Oadby & Wigston Borough Council

08/09/2026

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council leader, Samia Haq, has issued a statement following the announcement by Government that it is reviewing local government reorganisation decisions for a number of areas, including Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council leader, Samia Haq, has issued a statement following the announcement by Government that it is reviewing local government reorganisation decisions for a number of areas, including Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

07/09/2026

Do you want to help your local environment?

Becoming an Environment Action Volunteer with Leicestershire County Council can make a real impact in your local area.

✅ Support community events
✅ Share practical advice
✅ Help people feel confident making everyday changes to how they reduce waste.

👉 Find out more and sign up: https://www.lesswaste.org.uk/volunteering

04/09/2026

🤩 Don't forget that local not-for-profit organisations can now apply for our grant schemes!

🙋 Groups can apply for between £100 - £1,000 in the Community Grant Scheme to deliver projects which benefit residents and strengthen our communities.

💡 In addition, groups can apply for up to £500 to run a Warm Space. Warm Spaces are community venues that provides a warm, safe and welcoming place where people who are struggling to heat their homes can gather free of charge.

👉 You can learn more and apply here: https://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/communitygrants

📲 We are hosting a webinar where you can learn more about the grants and how to write a strong application from 11am - 12pm on Wednesday 9 September in partnership with Voluntary Action LeicesterShire. You can book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oadby-wigston-community-grants-information-session-tickets-1998896415989

📅 Applications will close at 4pm on Friday 25 September.

02/09/2026

📣 Leicester City in the Community are holding a job fair for young people aged 16-24 at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday 23 September, between 10 am - 1 pm.

👇 See below for more details.

02/09/2026

🌿 There's lots going on at the University of Leicester's Botanic Garden in Oadby this Sunday 6 September - including tours from Nick Bailey, Garden Director, and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter!

🌸 You can learn more in the post below - tickets must be booked in advance.

About this event Join us at the University's beautiful Botanic Garden on Sunday 6 September 2026, from 11.

01/09/2026

We’re pleased to share positive news regarding Alpha House in South Wigston following recent speculation about the building’s future 👇

31/08/2026

⚽ Learn more about Wigston's World Cup connections at our pop-up exhibition about the Admiral factory, which kicks off tomorrow (1 September) at the Record Office, Wigston!

⚽ Drop in until Thursday 24 September and discover the town's connection to the 1966 and 1982 World Cups, remember Admiral’s iconic England and Leicester City football kits and learn about the local people who made Admiral a pioneering sportswear brand.

29/08/2026

The weather won’t beat us! Lots of fantastic food and drink at Oadby Food Festival today. Head down to The Parade between now and 4pm… come hungry!!!

29/08/2026

🤩 The Oadby Food Festival is today (29 August) - we can't wait to see you on The Parade from 11am for a day of food from around the world and entertainment from EAVA FM!

28/08/2026

🤩 We're pleased to share that our Community Grant Scheme (from £100 - £1,000) and Warm Spaces Grants (of up to £500) are now open for applications from community organisations in the borough!

🙋‍♀️ Don't forget that our launch event is taking place at 6pm on Thursday 3 September at Thythorn Hill Community Centre, Wigston. All local groups are invited to come along and learn more about the grants and how to write a strong application - just turn up!

📲 If you can't make it, we are holding an online session in partnership with Voluntary Action LeicesterShire on Wednesday 9 September from 11am to 12pm. To book your place, please email [email protected].

👉 You can learn more about the grants and apply here: https://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/communitygrants

📅 Applications will close at 4pm on Friday 25 September