Council tenants and leaseholders from across Charnwood have been celebrating after winning awards over two annual competitions. Photo shows tenants' garden and arts competition winners with the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Colin Hamilton. Charnwood Borough Council’s tenant garden competition attracted 36 entries this year, with awards handed out in 10 different categories, showcasing gardens of all shapes and sizes. The creative competition returned for its third year and r

More than 450 free home security devices have been distributed to residents through the Police and Crime Commissioner's Prevent and Protect scheme across two successful collection events. Held in Loughborough on 28th August and Thurmaston on 4th September, the events gave eligible residents the opportunity to collect a free WiFi CCTV camera, video doorbell or motion-sensor security light to help protect their homes from burglary. The eligible postcode areas were identified us

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 other de

Community projects across Charnwood will be supported with nearly £100,000 worth of funding. The borough council is backing 17 projects with grants including plans to create a play area in a community venue, helping a youth club with running costs and helping a charity upgrade their premises. Each year the council awards tens of thousands of pounds to support local groups and projects. Cllr Liz Blackshaw, Lead Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods, said: “It is wonderful