This section contains our latest press releases as well as links to our press release archive.
You can also keep up to date with our news on Twitter and Facebook
For media inquiries, please contact the council communications team on 01509 634705 or 01509 634681 email communications@charnwood.gov.uk.
The communications team includes Mike Roberts, communications manager, Stacey Comery, senior communications officer, Lewis Harbon, communications officer (PR and social media) and Daley Francis, communications officer (website and publications).
February 2023
Landlords urged to apply for new licensing schemes
3rd Feb
Charnwood Borough Council is now accepting applications from landlords of private rented properties that are covered by two new licensing schemes. The Council has introduced Additional and Selective Licensing to drive up standards across privately..
Council’s Cabinet to consider budget
2nd Feb
Charnwood Borough Council’s draft budget will be considered by Cabinet on February 9. The budget contains a proposal to increase the Charnwood element of Council tax by 9p a week for the average Band D property in the borough. The proposed increase..
January 2023
Local Plan hearings to resume on February 7
30th Jan
A series of public hearings will resume in February as part of the scrutiny process for Charnwood Borough Council’s Local Plan which sets out a vision for growth in the area. The sessions were paused last year by independent planning inspectors who..
Council reveals plans for eight new bungalows in Thurmaston
30th Jan
Plans to create eight new high-quality bungalows for council tenants in Thurmaston have been revealed. Charnwood Borough Council is proposing to replace a sheltered housing complex with bungalows and the Council's Cabinet will consider allocating a..
Charnwood marks Holocaust Memorial Day with annual service
27th Jan
A service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day took place on Friday January 27 in Queen’s Park in Loughborough. The event was attended by the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Jennifer Tillotson, who read the Act of Commitment. Members of the public were invited..
Electoral Services – Working hard to support democracy in Charnwood
26th Jan
Throughout 2023, we will be continuing a series of features about Council services to explain a bit more about what we do. This time it’s the turn of our Electoral Services team. ---------- The Council’s Electoral Services team organises and..
Views sought on strategy to help Charnwood tackle climate change
26th Jan
Views are being sought on a climate change strategy for Charnwood which is being developed by the borough council. The Climate Change Strategy 2023-30 sets out how the Council will help lead local and work in partnership with communities, residents,..
Event in Loughborough to offer advice on cost of living issues and wellbeing
23rd Jan
A drop-in event is being held in Loughborough to provide people with an opportunity to talk about any concerns they may have about the rising cost of living and find out what support may be available. Charnwood Borough Council, as part of its..
Landlords invited to virtual forum to find out about applying for new licensing schemes
23rd Jan
Landlords and letting agents in Charnwood are invited to join a virtual forum for a further update on new licensing requirements and to find out how to apply online. Charnwood Borough Council has introduced two new licensing schemes for private..
Centenary celebrations for iconic Carillon Tower
18th Jan
Loughborough’s historic war memorial, the Carillon Tower is marking its 100-year anniversary in 2023. The tower, located in Queen’s Park in Loughborough is one of the most well-known monuments and instruments in the town and pays tribute to..
Leicestershire's long-term plan for recycling and waste set to progress
17th Jan
This press release has been issued on behalf of the Leicestershire Waste Partnership by Leicestershire County Council. Twelve key pledges for recycling and waste plans in Leicestershire have been set out in a revised partnership strategy to..
Introduction of photo ID for local elections
16th Jan
Residents in Charnwood are being urged to check they have an accepted form of photo ID ahead of this year’s local elections on Thursday May 4, 2023. The new requirement of showing photo ID at polling stations is being introduced by the UK..
Viewpoint: Looking ahead to 2023 - challenges and opportunities
13th Jan
Cllr Jonathan Morgan, Leader of Charnwood Borough Council, gives his monthly Viewpoint update by video for January. In the video, he looks at the year ahead and while recognising there are challenges ahead, there is still plenty to look forward to..
Video: Great Central Railway project underway with help of Loughborough Town Deal
13th Jan
Loughborough Town Deal is helping keep a Great Central Railway project on track with £280,000 worth of funding. In these two videos below, see how the funding is being used to help create a new heritage locomotive works and education centre at the..
Service to be held for Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
12th Jan
An annual service to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day will take place at the bandstand in Queen’s Park in Loughborough. The event on Friday, January 27 at 12pm, will see the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Jennifer Tillotson read a statement of..
Start your own business in Leicestershire in 2023
10th Jan
The following press release was first issued by LUinc. People with ambitions to start a new business are being encouraged to move quickly to access free support as they establish and grow. LUinc. is recruiting for its March 2023 intake - about 10..
Over £60,000 awarded to community projects across the borough through Charnwood Community Grants
5th Jan
Over £60,000 has been awarded to 15 fantastic community projects in Charnwood. The borough council has awarded Charnwood Community Grants to 12 community groups and organisations to support projects including a counselling group, a coffee shop..
Stay in the loop with our Council and community news
4th Jan
Charnwood residents are being urged to stay in the loop with news from the borough council by signing up to its email alerts. The Council introduced the alerts 2019 to help keep people informed about Council services and news. There are now over..
December 2022
Canal towpath improvements set to begin in Loughborough
21st Dec
The below press release has been issued by the Canal & River Trust A project to revamp a section of canal towpath in Loughborough, making it easier for local people to feel the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time by the water, is set..
Mayor of Charnwood's Christmas message
19th Dec
Soon after I became Mayor in May, it was Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and it was a real privilege to be involved in many of the celebrations taking place around the Borough to mark this unique occasion. I never expected that a few months..
4,000 tree giveaway popular in Charnwood
19th Dec
Thousands of residents, community groups and parish councils have collected their free trees to help make Charnwood even greener. The borough council teamed up with its open spaces partner idverde to run the scheme which aimed for 4,000 trees to be..
Over £37,000 handed to organisations helping with cost of living
15th Dec
Organisations supporting residents with the rising cost of living have been awarded over £37,000 from Charnwood Borough Council. As part of its Charnwood Community Action campaign, the Council has provided grant funding to help partners increase..
Reminder over dangers of frozen water
13th Dec
As the Council operates some open spaces with bodies of freshwater, we are reminding people to be mindful of the dangers of going on to frozen lakes, ponds or canals. It follows the recent tragedy in Solihull where four children sadly lost their..
Video: Loughborough Town Deal confirms £669,000 worth of funding to Lanes and Links project
13th Dec
Loughborough Town Deal has confirmed £669,000 to the Lanes and Links project which will better connect Loughborough’s award-winning Queen’s Park with the town centre and create an iconic Covid memorial. In this video, hear from Town Deal..
Loughborough Town Deal confirms £669,000 to improve lanes and links and create iconic Covid memorial
12th Dec
A project to better connect Loughborough’s award-winning Queen’s Park with the town centre and create an iconic Covid memorial has been given the green light by Loughborough Town Deal. The Town Deal Board has confirmed £669,000 of funding to..
Viewpoint: Council continue with tree planting across the borough including community woodland
9th Dec
Cllr Jonathan Morgan, Leader of Charnwood Borough Council, gives his monthly Viewpoint update by video for December. In the video, he talks about the Council’s plans to see 100,000 trees planted in the borough and how the Council is encouraging..
Tree-mendous volunteer effort at Hathern Community Woodland
9th Dec
Over 1,700 trees have been planted by volunteers at Hathern Community Woodland. Charnwood Borough Council recently announced it was planting around 14,500 trees to create the 15-acre woodland on council-owned land near to Golden Square. The woodland..
Update on private housing licensing schemes
7th Dec
Two licensing schemes which aim to improve the quality of privately rented accommodation are set to be implemented early next year. Charnwood Borough Council is introducing ‘Additional’ and ‘Selective’ Licensing schemes. Additional Licensing..
Videos: Hear from Charnwood Sport Awards winners including Paralympic and Commonwealth athletes
7th Dec
The Charnwood Sports Awards took place on Monday December 5 and shone a light on the achievements of athletes, community groups and clubs across the borough. In these videos below, hear from Commonwealth Para atheles and Paralympians Olivia Breen and..
Charnwood Sports Awards winners announced
6th Dec
Charnwood’s sporting stars have been recognised in an awards ceremony. The Charnwood Sports Awards highlight the work and dedication of individuals, clubs, coaches and volunteers across the borough. They also shone a light on schools and workplaces..
Cabinet to consider draft budget
6th Dec
Charnwood Borough Council has produced a draft budget for 2023/24 which will be considered by Cabinet on December 15. The Council’s lead member for finance, Cllr Tom Barkley, says the Council continues to deliver excellent value for money and..
Mayor’s Community Carol Service to take place in the run up to Christmas
5th Dec
Charnwood residents are being invited to the Mayor of Charnwood’s annual Community Carol service. The festive event takes place on Monday December 19 at 7pm at All Saints with Holy Trinity, Loughborough’s Historic Parish. Music will come from..
Council's Champion for Disabilities International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 message
2nd Dec
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a United Nations-led day of recognition which takes place every year in December. This year it takes place on Saturday, December 3, with the theme being transformative solutions for inclusive..
Winner of Mayor’s Christmas card competition chosen
1st Dec
A competition to find artwork that will become the Mayor of Charnwood’s Christmas card for 2022 has found a winner. 10-year-old Daisy Morris from Loughborough had her design picked from 163 entries, which showed a wide range of imagination and..
November 2022
Free three-day pass on offer following £1m works at Charnwood leisure centres
29th Nov
People are being invited to try out Charnwood’s leisure centres following the completion of £1 million investment into improvement works. Charnwood Borough Council and its leisure partner Fusion Lifestyle have completed a range of improvements at..
Top honours for Charnwood’s tourism businesses
28th Nov
Charnwood’s visitor economy scooped a number of honours at the Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards for 2022. A host of businesses, events, and brands from the borough were in the finals of the awards and several of them were..
Eyes in the sky – how CCTV helps keep people safe in Charnwood
24th Nov
We’re running a series of Service Spotlight features which shine a light on the Council’s many different teams as we attempt to explain a bit more about what we do. This time it’s the turn of the CCTV team. ---------- There are nearly 250..
Video: Buy Local in Charnwood campaign launched
24th Nov
Shoppers are being urged to Buy Local in Charnwood as part of a new campaign to support local high streets. Discover Charnwood, the borough’s destination brand, and Charnwood Borough Council are making the call to encourage people to spend their..
Shoppers urged to Buy Local as part of new campaign
23rd Nov
Shoppers are being urged to Buy Local in Charnwood as part of a new campaign to support local high streets. Discover Charnwood, the borough’s destination brand, and Charnwood Borough Council are making the call to encourage people to spend their..
Event being held in Syston to offer advice on cost-of-living issues
21st Nov
An information and advice event is being held in Syston for people who may have concerns about the rising cost of living. Charnwood Borough Council, as part of its Charnwood Community Action campaign, has organised the Cost of Living and Wellbeing..
Video: Christmas lights switched on in Loughborough
21st Nov
Loughborough’s Christmas lights were switched on during a day of festive fun on Sunday November 20. The event in the town centre, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, saw a huge variety of children’s fairground rides, musical performances,..
Loughborough gets into festive spirit with Christmas lights switch-on
20th Nov
Loughborough’s Christmas lights were switched on in front of thousands of people during a day of festive fun on Sunday November 20. The event in the town centre, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, saw a huge variety of children’s fairground..
Tree planting sessions at Hathern Community Woodland
18th Nov
Residents in Hathern are being invited to grab their wellies and get involved in planting a new community woodland in the village. Charnwood Borough Council recently announced it was planting over 14,000 trees to create Hathern Community Woodland on..
Firm awarded two-year contract for Council home improvements
17th Nov
A new contractor has been appointed to deliver improvements to council homes in Charnwood. J Tomlinson, a property maintenance firm has been awarded a two-year contract by Charnwood Borough Council to deliver planned improvements to council-owned..
The festive season kicks off this Sunday with lights switch-on
17th Nov
Be ready to get festive in Loughborough as the Christmas lights will be switched on this Sunday, November 20. The event, which is organised by Charnwood Borough Council, will include a full day of festive fun with the lights being switched on at..
Planting of 14,000 trees underway for new woodland in Charnwood
17th Nov
A project which will see over 14,000 trees planted to create a community woodland in Hathern is underway. Charnwood Borough Council is creating the 15-acre woodland on council-owned land in Hathern. Around 14,500 trees will be planted to create..
4,000 free trees to giveaway!
15th Nov
Residents in Charnwood are being encouraged to grab themselves a free tree! The borough council is once again teaming up with its open spaces partner idverde to run the scheme which will see 4,000 trees handed out across the borough. Residents have..
Inspirational twins chosen to switch on Loughborough’s Christmas lights
15th Nov
A set of inspirational twins have been chosen to light up Loughborough on Sunday, November 20 and turn on the town’s Christmas lights in front of thousands of people. Katie and Emelia Corns, from Loughborough, were selected through the Light up..
Fun of the fair celebrated in Loughborough for 801st year
14th Nov
Thousands of Charnwood residents and visitors enjoyed all the thrills of Loughborough Fair as it returned to the town for its 801st year. The fair, which is operated by Charnwood Borough Council, welcomed over 170 attractions to the town centre. The..
Service honours fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday
13th Nov
Residents and organisations in Loughborough joined serving and former members of the Armed Forces to pay tribute to our fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday. People gathered for the service in Queen’s Park to see the Remembrance Service and..