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Residents attend first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing event
Charnwood's first Community Health and Wellbeing event brought together health organisations at the Council offices in Loughborough on 8 September,…
Tenants and leaseholders recognised in annual garden and creative competitions
Charnwood Borough Council tenants and leaseholders won awards across garden and creative competitions, with 36 and 41 entries respectively. Winners…
Second round of Charnwood Community and Facilities Grants open
Charnwood Borough Council has launched the second round of grants for 2026/27. Community groups can apply for up to £5,000, with facilities grants…
Leader issues statement over review of local government reorganisation decision
Charnwood Borough Council leader Cllr Jewel Miah welcomes Government review of local government reorganisation plans for Leicester, Leicestershire and…
Work to start on new car park charging points
Charnwood Borough Council is investing £200,000 in electric vehicle charging at Southfield Road Extension Car Park, with a solar canopy and 12 charging…
Businesses and entrepreneurs invited to free networking event in Loughborough
Local businesses invited to free drop-in networking event on 21 September at Loughborough's Careers and Enterprise Hub. Guest speaker on Canva branding.
Council Leader backs elected mayor to help attract investment and create jobs
Charnwood Borough Council leader Jewel Miah supports elected mayor for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to attract investment and create jobs.
Food waste collections coming soon to Charnwood
Charnwood Borough Council is introducing weekly food waste collections from 2 November 2026. All households will receive free caddy packs and liners to…
Community Green Flag raised at Forest Road Greenbelt
Forest Road Greenbelt in Loughborough has retained its Community Green Flag award for the 11th consecutive year, maintained by volunteers and council…
Still time to submit Charnwood Sports Awards nominations
Charnwood Borough Council is calling for nominations for its 16th annual Sports Awards. Deadline 27 September 2026, ceremony at Burleigh Court on 30…
Council partner Serco to hold hiring event in September
Serco is recruiting HGV drivers and loaders for food waste collections in Charnwood. Recruitment event at Loughborough Town Hall on 2-3 September 2026.
Residents urged to attend free community health and wellbeing event
Free health and wellbeing event in Loughborough on 8 September offers health checks, vaccinations, mental health support and employment advice in one…
Improvements being made to path in Syston
Charnwood Borough Council has started an eight-week resurfacing project on the Barkby Brook path in Syston, with new benches and planting to follow in…
Free live entertainment at this year’s Music in the Park
Free live music event returns to Queen's Park in Loughborough on 27 September from midday to 6pm, featuring local musicians, food stalls and silent disco.
Outwoods path resurfaced in Loughborough
A 600-metre path to the Outwoods in Loughborough has been resurfaced with compacted stone, making access to the ancient woodland easier for residents and…
Wreake Valley Councillor Laurie Needham Resigns
Green Party councillor Laurie Needham has resigned from Charnwood Borough Council. A by-election will be called for the Wreake Valley ward seat.
Queen's Park Aviary Replacement Project Underway
Charnwood Borough Council is replacing Queen's Park's aviary in Loughborough. Birds will remain on display in a temporary home during construction,…
Charnwood Love the Outdoors Photo Competition 2026
Charnwood Borough Council is calling for photo entries celebrating the borough's parks, nature reserves and wildlife. Winners receive shopping vouchers.…
Loughborough by the Sea returns August 17-23
Loughborough by the Sea expands to a full week (17-23 August) with free family attractions at Market Place, 10am-4pm daily.
Charnwood Council Awards £98,482 in Community Grants
Charnwood Borough Council has awarded nearly £100,000 to 17 community projects, including funding for a new play area in Woodhouse and support for…