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This section contains our latest press releases as well as links to our press release archive.

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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 and Daley Francis, communications officer. 

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April 2024

Events for 2024

New summer event planned as part of action-packed programme

18th Apr

A series of exciting events will take place this year for residents and visitors to enjoy including a fantastic new summer event. The borough council will be holding ‘Celebrating Charnwood’ over a weekend in June which will include film..

Bluebells at the Outwoods in Loughborough

Explore the Outwoods bluebells with guided walk

18th Apr

People are being encouraged not to miss this year’s stunning display of bluebells at the Outwoods in Loughborough. The fantastic display at the north side of the ancient woodland which flourishes each year is expected to only be in bloom over the..

Beacon Lighting

Chance to light the beacon to mark 80 years since D-Day

15th Apr

A competition is being held to find a local resident to light the beacon in Queen’s Park in Loughborough, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Charnwood Borough Council is searching for a resident with either a military background or personal..

Flytipping at Loughborough Cemetery.

Man fined after rubbish fly-tipped in cemetery

11th Apr

A man has been left with a court bill of £750 after his rubbish was dumped in Loughborough Cemetery on Leicester Road. Charnwood Borough Council prosecuted Mr John Bromley, 28, of Woodthorpe Avenue, Loughborough after the fly-tip was reported to the..

Pinders Circus

Popular circus to return to Loughborough

10th Apr

The thrills and spills of the circus will be on display in Loughborough this April. Pinders Circus will be returning to Southfields Park for their third consecutive year with performances from Tuesday, April 23 to Sunday, April 28. Performances will..

Dishley Pool, Loughborough

Enjoy the sounds of a spring morning with Dawn Chorus Walk

9th Apr

People in Charnwood are invited to experience the magical sounds of the morning bird chorus at Dishley Pool in Loughborough. The borough Council’s open spaces partner idverde has teamed up with the Charnwood Bird Ringing Club and the RSPB to host..

Upcoming elections - register to vote

Time running out to register to vote for upcoming elections on May 2

8th Apr

Time is running out for people register to vote for two elections which will take place in Charnwood on Thursday May 2. Residents will be able to have their say in the Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election and the Loughborough..

Carillon Tower UKSPF announcement

£100k investment to improve Loughborough Carillon Museum

5th Apr

Around £100,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund has been secured to make improvements to Loughborough’s historic Carillon Tower and Museum. Charnwood Borough Council has worked with the Carillon Memorial Trust, which operates and curates the..

Making Space For Nature

Have your say to help us make space for nature

4th Apr

The following press release was first issued by Leicestershire County Council. People are being asked for their priorities to help shape an ambitious new nature strategy for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. The Local Nature Recovery Strategy..

The image shows the new Town Deal chair Martin Traynor OBE and new board member Charles Bentley

Martin takes the helm at Loughborough Town Deal

4th Apr

A former Government business champion has been appointed as chair of the Loughborough Town Deal Board. Martin Traynor OBE is a former consultant and Group Chief Executive of the Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce and spent many years in the..