Charnwood Borough Council

02/09/2026

🚛 Our recycling and refuse partner Life at Serco UK is at Loughborough Town Hall today as they look to recruit additional HGV Drivers and Loaders ahead of the introduction of food waste recycling collections later this year.

Great to be welcoming applicants throughout the day. If you’re interested but didn’t get a chance to apply online, please feel free to pop by to find out more about the roles.

The team are at the Town Hall until 4pm today and between 9am-4pm tomorrow (Thursday, 3 September).

More information about the two-day event and roles on offer ⬇️
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/news/2026/08/19/council_partner_serco_to_hold_hiring_event_in_september

02/09/2026

The Love the Outdoors in Charnwood photo competition closes at 5pm on Friday 4 September. 📸

If you are a Charnwood resident out and about in the borough in the next couple of days – don’t forget to take some photos and enter the competition. 🌳🌻

Find out more about how to enter 👇
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/love_the_outdoors_in_charnwood_photo_competition

Check out some of last year's winners and runners up 👇

01/09/2026

♻️New weekly food waste collection service – coming in November for most households in Charnwood!

Due to start week commencing 2 November 2026, the majority of properties will receive a weekly food waste collection.

Those living in properties which share a bin store such as blocks of flats and sheltered accommodation will join the service early next year.

There are NO CHANGES to bin collection days.

The new service will help to cut carbon emissions and produce renewable energy.

It’s all part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling and Councils are legally required to offer the service. It will run alongside your usual household waste and recycling collections.

You don’t need to do anything to get started. We’ll be delivering caddy packs towards the end of September. You will receive:
➡️An indoor kitchen caddy
➡️Supply of caddy liners
➡️An outdoor food waste caddy with a lockable lid
➡️Leaflet with instructions on how to use the service and what can and cannot be recycled

For updates, sign up for email alerts: www.charnwood.gov.uk/alerts

Or visit our dedicated food waste web page: www.charnwood.gov.uk/foodwaste

01/09/2026

📅 Our customer engagement team is hosting a pop-up event for tenants in Loughborough on Wednesday (2 September).

📍 The event is taking place at Altogether Place in Warwick Way (LE11 4UG), from 2pm to 3.30pm.

🤝 It is a chance for tenants and leaseholders to come and speak to officers from the council and partner agencies.

01/09/2026

Residents of Charnwood are invited to the very first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing next week!

📅 Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
⏲️ Time: 2-6pm
💷 Cost: Free
🗺️ Location: Charnwood Borough Council Offices and Southfields Park, Loughborough, LE11 2TX

31/08/2026

🏡 If your postcode begins with LE4 8 or LE7 2, you may be eligible for a FREE home security upgrade through the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland's Prevent & Protect programme.

Items including wi-fi cameras, video doorbells and solar security wall lights are being handed out at a special event...

📍 Elizabeth Park Sports Centre, Thurmaston, LE4 8FN
📅 Friday 4 September 2026
🕥 10.30am to 5pm

Items are available on a first come, first served basis and stock is limited.

Please bring:
• Photo ID showing your current address
• A council tax letter or utility bill

Complete the Expression of Interest form via the QR code on the flyer to help speed up registration on the day.

30/08/2026

We've had lots of wonderful entries already, but there is still time for you to enter the Love the Outdoors competition if you are a Charnwood resident. ⏲️

Grab your camera or phone and get snapping in one of the many wonderful outdoor spaces we have. 📷

For details on how to enter, check out the competition page 👇
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/love_the_outdoors_in_charnwood_photo_competition

29/08/2026

The very first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing Event is on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. 🧑‍⚕️

The FREE event is bringing together a range of organisations offering advice, information and support on health checks, vaccinations, dementia, mental health, menopause and healthy living. There will also be advice and support on employment and money, and Southfields Park nearby will activities on too.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 8 September
⏲️ Time: 2-6pm
🗺️ Location: Charnwood Borough Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, LE11 2TX

Find out more about the organisations that will be there 👇
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/charnwood_community_health_and_wellbeing_event

29/08/2026

Come and join at Charnwood Borough Council.

We are currently looking for a:

⭐ Developer Contributions Monitoring Officer

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated and organised person with experience of working in a planning or legal environment. They will have a working knowledge of s106 legal agreements and ideally have experience of monitoring policies and their implementation.

Benefits include:

💻 Agile working for many roles
📅 Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays.
🎄 Most services are closed over Christmas.
📓 Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles.
💷 Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
🅿️ Free parking

If you have the skills we are looking for, apply now or check out some of the other roles we have available 👉 www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs

28/08/2026

Weather warning issued! ⚠️

A Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place from 12 noon today with the chance of localised flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Three flood alerts have been issued for Leicester and Leicestershire by the Environment Agency.

To keep up to date, visit: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings

Weather warning issued! ⚠️

A Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place from 12 noon today with the chance of localised flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Three flood alerts have also been issued for Leicester and Leicestershire by the Environment Agency .

The latest weather updates mean possible disruption to road and rail journeys, the chance of flooded properties in some areas, and the potential for power cuts.

Flooding can strike anywhere - especially where ground is dry - so always try to:

• Know your risk and stay informed
• Check in on others, especially people who live alone or may find it harder to cope
• Never enter flood water, on foot or in a vehicle. In an emergency, call 999

Make sure you're prepared for flooding 👉🏽 https://orlo.uk/ptBJZ