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September 2012

Mon 24th September, 2012

Going for Green!

Queen's Park, Loughborough

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to put Charnwood’s most beloved beauty spots on the map by casting their votes in a national poll. Keep Britain Tidy has opened the polls to find Britain’s perfect parks and greatest green spaces in this year’s..

Mon 24th September, 2012

Rare Find at the Outwoods

A European Micro Moth

A RARE moth has been discovered in the Outwoods near Loughborough - the first of its kind found in Leicestershire.

Fri 21st September, 2012

Sunday Special at Loughborough Market

A SPECIAL Sunday Harvest Market is being held in Loughborough’s historic market place to offer families and shoppers a seasonal treat. The harvest market will be held on Sunday, September 23, and will feature a massive range of locally produced..

Fri 21st September, 2012

Salesmen Using Council’s Name to Mislead Residents

RESIDENTS are being warned to check the credentials of cold callers after Charnwood Borough Council received complaints about insulation salesmen claiming to work on its behalf. The Council has received a number of calls from concerned residents who..

Fri 21st September, 2012

Loughborough Leisure Centre Voted Top Health Club in the East Midlands

New Reception Area at Loughborough Leisure Centre

LOUGHBOROUGH Leisure Centre has been crowned the best health club in the East Midlands at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Wed 19th September, 2012

Don't Muck Around Focuses on Dog Fouling

Bark in the Park Poster

The award-winning Don't Muck Around campaign is set to target dog fouling as part of a three-month environmental blitz in Charnwood and North West Leicestershire. The dog fouling strand will be launched with a major event at Sence Park near Ibstock..

Mon 17th September, 2012

School Premieres ‘Ash Mob’ Movie During Cigarette Litter Blitz

Ash Mob Lies Down in Loughborough Town Centre to Launch Don't Muck Around Campaign 2012

A specially-made video to promote the Don't Muck Around crackdown on cigarette litter in Charnwood will get its big screen premier at a school assembly.

Mon 17th September, 2012

Dust Off Your Tracksuit and Get Ready for Action

YOU’RE never too old to get active – and Charnwood Borough Council is helping older residents put a renewed zip in their step during Active Ageing Week. The county-wide campaign, organised by Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport, is packed..

Thu 13th September, 2012

Green Fingered Glory for Golden Loughborough

Olympic Garden - Queens Park

Loughborough has been crowned the blooming best 'small city' in the East Midlands after scooping gold for the second consecutive year at the East Midlands in Bloom awards

Wed 12th September, 2012

First-Time Buyers Scheme Launched in Charnwood

typical house

CHARNWOOD Borough Council is urging first-time buyers to seize the chance to get on the housing ladder thanks to a new scheme. Charnwood residents can take advantage of the first-time buyers scheme which has been launched by Leicestershire County..

Tue 11th September, 2012

Loughborough Leisure Centre Reveals Next Phase of £2.1m Redevelopment

Loughborough Leisure Centre

Loughborough Leisure Centre is offering free taster sessions to celebrate the opening of its new state-of-the-art gym

Mon 10th September, 2012

Free Swimming at Charnwood Leisure Centres

 INSPIRED by the Olympics and Paralympics? Then take the plunge with a two-month-long free swimming promotion at Charnwood’s three leisure centres. People aged 14-25 are being offered six free swimming sessions between September 26 and..

Mon 10th September, 2012

Businesses Urged to Join Fight Against Cigerette Litter

Don't Muck Around Poster

Charnwood Borough Council's award-winning Don't Muck Around campaign aims to encourage local businesses to pledge to tackle cigarette litter.

Wed 5th September, 2012

Britain's Best Environmental Campaign Is Back!

Cllr Hilary Fryer (Charnwood's Cabinet Member for Cleansing and Open Spaces) with Alan Twells (Charnwood Borough Council's Head of Regulatory Services), Cllr Michael Specht (Chairman of North West Leicestershire) and Clare Proudfoot (Street Action Manager - North West Leics District Council)

The Council's Don't Muck Around campaign 2012 has been launched to tackle cigarette litter, dog fouling and fly-tipping over the next three months.

Mon 3rd September, 2012

Healthy Walk and a Bit of History

COMBINING a healthy walk with a bit of a history lesson could be right up your street in the next few weeks. Charnwood Borough Council and Fusion Lifestyle, the authority’s leisure centre partner, are organising a free walk with all welcome from..

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