Articles
October 2012
Mon 29th October, 2012
Weather Delays Repair Work at Beehive
BAD weather has delayed the completion of refurbishment work at the Beehive Lane Car Park in Loughborough. Charnwood Borough Council is currently resurfacing the top floor of the six-storey car park as part of a £150,000 maintenance programme to..
Mon 29th October, 2012
All the Fun of the Fair in Loughborough
FAMILIES are being urged to flock to Loughborough to enjoy all the fun of the town’s historic fair which celebrates its 791st year.
Fri 19th October, 2012
Dog Squad Sets Its Sights on Odious Owners
COUNCIL officers have fined 21 people for environmental offences as part of Charnwood Borough Council’s Don’t Muck Around campaign. The news comes as the Council launches a special week of enforcement to combat dog fouling, one of the biggest..
Fri 19th October, 2012
Time Running Out to Nominate Your Sporting Hero
THE deadline for nominations for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards has been extended until 5pm on Monday, October 22. The Charnwood Sports Awards, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, recognise local sports stars who dedicate their time and..
Fri 19th October, 2012
Half-Term Activities for Kids - Without Breaking the Bank!
ARE you looking for stuff to do for the kids this half-term without busting your family budget? Then check out Charnwood Borough Council’s half-term holiday programme which aims to keep youngsters, aged 5-16, entertained and active between Monday,..
Fri 19th October, 2012
Three Bags Full Sir – in Just Three Weeks!
THREE sacks full of cigarette ends were collected from a Charnwood town centre during a three-week environmental crackdown. The mountain of cigarette ends was picked up in Loughborough during the first part of Charnwood Borough Council’s..
Tue 9th October, 2012
Events Planned to Remember Charnwood's Fallen Heroes
CHARNWOOD’S fallen war heroes will be remembered at two special services.
Mon 8th October, 2012
New Class Aims to Help People Fight Back to Fitness
NEW exercise referral sessions have been launched at South Charnwood Leisure Centre in Syston. The new class is aimed exclusively at people with health problems who have been referred by their doctor, physiotherapist, dietician or hospital consultant..
Mon 8th October, 2012
Loughborough Is Best of Blooming British
LOUGHBOROUGH is officially Britain’s best blooming ‘small city’ after scooping Gold and a special award for community participation at the prestigious Britain in Bloom awards. For the first time ever, Loughborough scooped a Gold..
Fri 5th October, 2012
Council Unveils Cast of Characters to Help Boost the Environment
PUPILS from Stonebow Primary School were among the first children in the Borough to use a fun, free internet learning tool called Enviro Detectives which has been produced by the Council to teach good environmental habits.
Fri 5th October, 2012
Door-Knocking Campaign Aims to Deliver Safety Message
Students joined a safety squad to talk to their peers about staying safe and being neighbourly
Fri 5th October, 2012
Deadline Extended for Charnwood Sports Awards
RESIDENTS in Charnwood now have more time to vote for their unsung sporting hero. The deadline for nominations for the Charnwood Sports Awards 2012 has been extended until 5pm on Monday, October 22. Charnwood Sports Awards, organised by Charnwood..
