Charnwood Borough Council

08/09/2026

The first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing event is underway. 🧑‍⚕️

Residents are encouraged to come along today and discover ways to support their health, wellbeing and lifestyle. 👟🏃

It's FREE and on until 6pm at the Charnwood Borough Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough. There are over 40 stalls, activities and opportunities from local health, voluntary and community organisations to explore.

There are a range of health talks taking place during the event too!

For a full list of groups and organisations attending check out 👇 https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/charnwood_community_health_and_wellbeing_event

07/09/2026

The Leader of Charnwood Borough Council 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.

In July this year, the Government announced that it had made a decision to replace the 10 councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland with two new unitary councils to deliver all services.

It now says that decision, along with decisions in other areas, is under review.

Cllr Jewel Miah welcomed the announcement and said it was important that any final decisions were taken with full consideration of the evidence and views of local councils and communities.

Read more:

Charnwood sits centrally in the triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. Just over one third of the 155,000+ population live in the thriving university town of Loughborough.

07/09/2026

When a person is unable to verbally communicate their concerns but needs assistance or intervention, this signal can be used.

Living Without Abuse urge everyone to familiarise themselves with this silent signal and to be vigilant in recognising it and responding to it.

This signal can be used when a person is unable to openly communicate their concerns but needs assistance or intervention

This non verbal hand signal will appear as follows;

●Palm of raised hand towards witness or camera
●Tuck the thumb into the palm
●Trap the thumb by folding the other four fingers down

We urge everyone to familiarise themselves with the silent signal and to be vigilant in recognising and responding to it appropriately. If you observe someone using the silent signal or suspect that a safeguarding issue may be present, please take immediate action

07/09/2026

Are you a local business or entrepreneur in Charnwood?

The next Business Connect inCharnwood drop-in session is taking place on Monday 21 September.

The event will provide an opportunity for Charnwood businesses to network with other professionals, talk through business related issues and find out more about becoming a member of Business Connect inCharnwood.

📅 Date: Monday 21 September
⏲️ Time: 8:30am - 11am
🗺️ Location: Careers and Enterprise Hub, Loughborough, LE11 3GR.

For more information 👉 https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/news/2026/09/07/businesses_and_entrepreneurs_invited_to_free_networking_event_in_loughborough

05/09/2026

Residents of Charnwood are invited to the very first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing next week!

📅 Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
⏲️ Time: 2-6pm
💷 Cost: Free
🗺️ Location: Charnwood Borough Council Offices and Southfields Park, Loughborough, LE11 2TX

We have four Health Talks during the event

🔵 2.30pm Helen Carter, Loughborough Wellbeing Centre - Armed Forces Navigation Hub and Veteran Support
🔵 3.15pm Davina Chauhan & Soni Simpson, Clinical Pharmacists – Menopause Support
🔵 4.00pm Sunit Pancholi, Clinical Pharmacist – Know Your Numbers, Cardiovascular Health
🔵 4.45pm Dr Durant, GP - Breast & Prostate Cancer Screening and Testing

Check out the full list of the groups and organisations attending 👇
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/charnwood_community_health_and_wellbeing_event

05/09/2026

Come and join at Charnwood Borough Council

We are currently looking for:

⭐ Customer Service Advisor (closing date 6 September)

⭐ Plumber (closing 14 September)

⭐ Senior Accountancy Assistant (closing date 16 September)

⭐ Developer Contributions Monitoring Officer (closing date 26 September)

Benefits include:

💻 Agile working for many roles
📅 Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays.
🎄 Most services are closed over Christmas.
📓 Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles.
💷 Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
🅿️ Free parking

If you have the skills we are looking for, apply now or check out some of the other roles we have available 👉 www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs

04/09/2026

Forest Road Greenbelt in Loughborough has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. 🌳🏆

Volunteer Pat Cooke explains what this achievement means to her and the team of volunteers who help care for the Greenbelt throughout the year. 🐝

From keeping the site clean and tidy, to supporting wildlife and maintaining the space for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Their hard work plays a vital role in making the Greenbelt the special place it is today. 🐿️

Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic achievement. 💚👏

04/09/2026

The Leader of Charnwood Borough Council is backing calls for an elected mayor for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, saying it would secure investment, create jobs and boost skills across the area.

Cllr Jewel Miah has joined other council leaders from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in writing to the Government to express their support for the creation of a Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA).

The leaders believe it would provide the strongest platform for economic growth, investment and strategic leadership across the area.

Read more:

Charnwood sits centrally in the triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. Just over one third of the 155,000+ population live in the thriving university town of Loughborough.

04/09/2026

⭐ GARDENERS’ FAIR AUTUMN SPECIAL OFFER ⭐

This Sunday, Love Loughborough, the team behind the award-winning Gardeners’ Fair is offering visitors to the town a special offer. 🌻🌸

If you are visiting the town centre on Sunday 6 September and spend £10 or more in any of the shops, cafes, bars or restaurants, you will receive a complimentary spring daffodil bulb gift bag.

Once you have spent £10 or more, all you need to do is visit the Love Loughborough team on Cattle Market (opposite the Town Hall), present your receipt to receive your bulb gift bag ready to plant in Spring.

03/09/2026

The next bandstand concert is this weekend. 🎵🎶🎵

Queen's Park in Loughborough will be welcoming the Enderby Concert Band. 🎺

Starting at 2pm on Sunday 6 September, bring your picnic blanket or chair and enjoy some some wonderful music.