05/06/2026
From Charnwood Borough Council communications
Decision due on creating new town and parish councils:
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Key points summary
Decision pending: Charnwood Borough councillors will meet on 15 June 2026 to decide whether to create:
• A new town council for Loughborough
• A new parish council
Background:
The proposals follow community governance reviews with over 500 consultation responses, which showed support.
Council details: (Broadnook will also become a parish).
• Loughborough:
• 25 councillors
• Based on current borough wards
• Initially created as a parish council, expected to become a town council
What these councils could do:
Provide local services such as parks, community centres, street lighting, transport schemes, and events.
Next steps:
Councillors will consider the recommendations and governance orders.
If approved:
Councils would come into effect on 1 April 2027
Elections held in May 2027
Some services or assets may transfer from the borough council, but no decisions have been made.
