Articles
December 2012
Mon 24th December, 2012
Welcome to the Bloomin’ Best Small City in Britain
NEW banners which proudly proclaim Loughborough’s Britain In Bloom success have been posted at every entrance to the town. All seven of Loughborough’s boundary signs now feature banners which declare “Britain In Bloom Winners..
Fri 21st December, 2012
Festive Opening Times for Charnwood Borough Council
CHARNWOOD Borough Council’s main Southfield Road offices and switchboard will close at 5pm on Christmas Eve and will reopen at 8:30am on January 2, 2013.  The following numbers should be contacted in case of an emergency: * Council..
Fri 21st December, 2012
Pupils Praised for Panto Pictures
STUDENTS from Thorpe Acre Junior School were thanked for their artwork by the Council this week. Pupils from the school produced artwork inspired by Loughborough Town Hall’s Christmas panto, Dick Whittington, which will be displayed across the..
Thu 20th December, 2012
Celebrating with Community Christmas Cakes
A CHRISTMAS Pudding stirred by residents and visitors to Loughborough’s recent Christmas Pudding Market will be decorated by the Mayor of Charnwood this week. On Friday December 21 the Mayor, Councillor Diane Wise, will put the finishing touches to..
Thu 20th December, 2012
Celebrating the Best Windows in Loughborough
LOCAL shop windows were dressed to impress this week in a competition to find the Best Dressed Window in Loughborough. Baby Boutique’s display was crowned the winner, receiving four free adverts in the Loughborough Echo worth more than £800,..
Mon 17th December, 2012
Don't Let Food Poisoning Ruin Your Festive Celebrations
IF THERE'S one thing guaranteed to ruin your Christmas meal out with friends, family or colleagues, it’s a nasty bout of food poisoning. But if you’re eating out, how do you know if the restaurant owner takes food hygiene seriously? The Food..
Mon 17th December, 2012
Resurfacing of Beehive Car Park Complete
IT’S business as usual at the Beehive Car Park in Loughborough after resurfacing work to the top floor was completed. The car park is now open for shoppers to grab those last-minute purchases in the run up to Christmas after the top floor of the..
Mon 17th December, 2012
Stay Safe and Use a Licenced Taxi
WITH the party season in full swing, Charnwood Borough Council is reminding residents to stay safe and only use licensed taxis. Councillor Jane Hunt, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, said: “If there is one thing to remember..
Wed 12th December, 2012
Carol Singing in the Woods
THE OUTWOODS will reverberate to the sound of music this month during a festive carol event. From 10am to 1pm on December 22 the Woodhouse Lane car park of the woods will be transformed into a live music area complete with festive refreshments. Three..
Wed 12th December, 2012
Oh No It Isn't a Safety Campaign!
THE Christmas Grinch, Billy the Burglar, the Community Safety Dame and Lestor Lion will take to the stage this month in the first-ever Charnwood community safety Pantomime! In three one-off, open-air pantomimes in Market Street, Loughborough,..
Tue 11th December, 2012
Charnwood Sports Awards 2012 Winners Revealed
OLYMPIC bronze medalists were among 13 winners at the Charnwood Sports Awards. Team GB Hockey stars Nicola White and Laura Unsworth scooped the Senior Sportsperson of the Year gong at the fourth annual awards ceremony held at Loughborough College’s..
Tue 11th December, 2012
The Nativity Is Unwrapped in Loughborough
A GIANT present will be unwrapped in Loughborough Town Centre this weekend to reveal a Christmas nativity like never before.  Two hours of Christmas entertainment, featuring local musicians, singers, dancing and street theatre will take..
Tue 11th December, 2012
Community Service for Benefit Cheat
A MOTHER of two has been ordered to carry out 120 hours of community service and to pay costs after failing to declare that her landlord was the father of her children. Sukhwinder Droch, 33, of Heron Way, Syston, falsely claimed Housing and Council..
Tue 11th December, 2012
Soar Valley Leisure Centre Showcases £350,000 Makeover
BRAND new facilities welcome visitors to Soar Valley Leisure Centre as it opens its doors following extensive renovation. The leisure centre now boasts a new fitness studio and health suite as well as a fully refurbished reception, pool viewing area..
Mon 10th December, 2012
Loughborough Could Be Britain's Favourite Market
DO you love Loughborough market? Well now’s your chance to show it by voting it Britain’s favourite market. Voting is now open for Market of the Year 2013 and residents and shoppers are being urged to cast a vote for Loughborough’s historic..
Thu 6th December, 2012
Charnwood Museum Is Crowned the Best in Leicestershire
CHARNWOOD Museum has beaten tough competition to be crowned Leicestershire’s best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the 2012 Leicester and Leicestershire Excellence in Tourism Awards. The award, for attractions that have fewer than 50,000..
Wed 5th December, 2012
Mistletoe's for Life Not Just Christmas
NATURE lovers are aiming to give the kiss of life to protect an ancient strand of Charnwood mistletoe – with a little help from residents. Charnwood Borough Council’s green spaces team are encouraging local people to help grow the rare species of..
Tue 4th December, 2012
Don't Muck Around Makes Massive Impact
A THREE-month blitz on enviro-crime saw more than 100 offenders fined and huge reductions in incidents in Charnwood and North West Leicestershire. Don’t Muck Around was launched in September to target cigarette litter, dog fouling and fly-tipping..
Tue 4th December, 2012
Under the Hammer for Mayor's Annual Appeal
THE AUCTIONEER'S gavel will be wielded by The Mayor of Charnwood next month as she conducts the first-ever charity auction. Councillor Diane Wise will oversee the special auction in the Market Place on Friday, December 7 from 1pm. It forms part of..
Mon 3rd December, 2012
Tenants Set for Home Improvements Thanks to Cash Boost
MORE than 1,300 homes are set for a £5.76 million cash injection over the next few months as part of accelerated plans to improve council properties. Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to upgrade kitchens, bathrooms,..
Mon 3rd December, 2012
Residents Have Their Say on Council Tax Reform
AFTER ten weeks of consultation the results of local thoughts on changes to Council Tax are in. More than 300 residents and business owners in Charnwood took part in surveys and events organised by Charnwood Borough Council to ensure people had their..
November 2012
Thu 29th November, 2012
Love Loughborough's Giant Christmas Pudding
A SUPER-SIZED Christmas pudding will greet visitors to Loughborough’s first-ever Christmas pudding market. The market, on Sunday, December 9, from 10am, will be packed full of family fun including the iconic Rotary Club of Loughborough Santa Fun..
Thu 29th November, 2012
Man Hit with Community Service After Claiming £16,000
A FRAUDSTER who pocketed £16,000 in benefits even though he was working has been told to pay back the cash. Karwan Mamisa (29), of Framland House, Leicester, pleaded guilty on November 5, 2012, to a charge of failing to declare he was working..
Thu 29th November, 2012
Sunday Funday in Loughborough
SUNDAY is funday this weekend as Loughborough town centre is packed with festive family fun. This Sunday, December 2, from 11am to 4pm, Christmas spirit continues as fairground rides, children’s entertainers and a giant Christmas card fill the..
Thu 29th November, 2012
Leisure Centre Upgrade
REFURBISHMENT works are taking place during December to improve the main swimming pool and sports hall at Loughborough Leisure Centre. The main pool will be closed from December 1 to 17 2012, to allow for upgrade work to take place. Changes to the..
Thu 29th November, 2012
Agencies Join Forces to Help Residents
Councils and key agencies have been working around the clock to help flood-affected residents in Loughborough's Kingfisher estate and throughout Charnwood.   The weekend's floods contaminated some homes and properties next to Wood Brook on..
Thu 29th November, 2012
Shortlist Revealed for Charnwood Sports Awards
OLYMPIC medalists are among nearly 40 candidates who will be recognised at the prestigious Charnwood Sports Awards on December 10. The ceremony, which has been organised by Charnwood Borough Council and will be held at Loughborough College, will..
Thu 29th November, 2012
Past and Present Go Continental
A CHRISTMAS cracker of a market is set to transform Loughborough’s flea market into a continental and craft spectacular. Loughborough’s historic Market Place is set to fizz with festive flair as the Continental and Craft market stars foods from..
Thu 29th November, 2012
Former Burglar Helps Crack Down on Christmas Raiders
A FORMER criminal is telling residents in burglary hotspots how to protect their homes from raiders during a Christmas crackdown on break-ins. Reformed offender Phil Ward will join Charnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire Police officers to..
Fri 23rd November, 2012
Campaign Nets Fly-Tipper
A FLY-TIPPER has been prosecuted after being traced by a Council’s enviro-crime unit. Matthew Charles Bindley, 29, of Manor Road, Loughborough, was ordered by a court to pay £635 after he admitted fly-tipping on the Archery Field, Meadow Lane,..
