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News, events and service updates from Blaby District Council. This is the official page of Blaby District Council.

https://www.blaby.gov.uk/strategies-and-plans/digital-customer-service-and-communications/social-media-policy/ This account is monitored Monday-Thursday, 8:45am-5:15pm and Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm. Any questions, queries or comments left outside this time or on public holidays will be dealt with during operating hours. https://www.blaby.gov.uk/contact-us/contact-the-council/

Rules of engagement:
We welcome feedback and ideas and will try to join the conversation where possible. We may not be able to reply individually to all the messages we receive via this site, but where a response is required, we will reply as soon as possible. We read messages and ensure that any emerging themes or helpful suggestions are passed to the relevant people. We welcome respectful and lawful engagement on our social media platforms. Interactions should be fair, non-discriminatory and free from false or misleading information. Comments that display abusive or disrespectful conduct towards community members or representatives of Blaby District Council may be hidden, removed, or result in the user being blocked, banned or reported. Our social media pages are intended for community interaction, not for self-promotion, marketing, political and cultural commentary or propaganda. Posts that do not align with these guidelines will be removed. Repeated misuse may result in account blocking. We cannot engage on issues of party politics and during pre-election period we monitor and delete political posts. We will remove comments if they are deemed to be offensive or abusive. https://www.blaby.gov.uk/strategies-and-plans/digital-customer-service-and-communications/social-media-policy/

About Blaby District Council services:
Our statutory services include, planning, benefits, waste and recycling, and licensing. However, we believe that we have a responsibility to deliver much more than this in improving the quality of life for people in the District; therefore we also work with partners to provide services such as community safety projects, cultural and leisure services. We have a role in influencing others whether it be local partners or at county, regional or national level around such issues as education, health and climate change. We also help communities to work together and to improve the local area through their own actions such as Community Forums or voluntary work.

30/10/2026

When you've finished with your pumpkin this Halloween, please pop it in your food waste caddy 🎃

30/10/2026

🎉This Saturday's Super Draw prize on the Love Blaby Lottery is a big one! You could be in with the chance to win a new iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB, along with our usual weekly cash prizes up to £25,000💰

With 60p from every £1 ticket going to help local good causes, it’s a win-win❤️ If you’re an existing ticket holder, you can top up with extra tickets just for the Super Draw for more chances to win.

⏲️Buy your tickets by midnight today (Friday 30 October) to be in the draw. For full details of the promotion and to buy tickets follow the link in the first comment.

29/10/2026

📢 Local Government Reorganisation Update - Council leader responds 🗣️

The government has today provided an update on its review of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decisions in a number of areas across the country.

While decisions have been announced to progress for some areas, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been advised the government has withdrawn its July 2026 decision to create two new unitary councils by April 2028, one covering a larger city and another for the rest of Leicestershire and Rutland.

The government remains committed to the LGR process and have set out that further LGR decisions will be forthcoming.

Today’s update means that council services will continue as normal and there is no need for residents, businesses or community groups to do anything. We now await further detail and will provide updates as information becomes available.

Local council elections, including for Blaby District Council, are still planned for 6 May 2027.

Following the announcement Councillor Ben Taylor, Leader of Blaby District Council, said: "Today's announcement is welcome news for Blaby District’s communities. The government has recognised that there are still important questions to be answered and has decided to revisit its previous decision.

"While this is a positive step, it also extends a period of uncertainty for councils, residents and staff. We now need the government to use this time wisely, carefully consider the evidence and listen to local communities. Having chosen to revisit its previous decision, we hope this process leads to a fresh assessment of what is best for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with the voices of local communities playing a meaningful role in shaping the outcome.

"Importantly, Council services will continue as normal during this process."

29/10/2026

⏳There's still time to nominate your local hero! Do you know someone who volunteers their time to make a real difference in your community? Nominate them for one of our individual Community Awards🏆

⭐Volunteer of the Year
⭐Young Volunteer of the Year
⭐Sport & Physical Activity Volunteer of the Year
⭐Chair's Long Service Volunteer (NEW!)

Nominations for all our award categories must be in by midnight on Sunday 8 November. For more information about entry criteria, prizes and to nominate, visit the link in the first comment.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the awards❤️

28/10/2026

Not keen on trick or treaters knocking on your door this Halloween? 🎃

Let people know before they reach your door. Download and print the Leicestershire Police ‘No Trick or Treat’ poster and display it somewhere clearly visible.

Please and respect homes displaying the poster. Help everyone enjoy Halloween in a way that feels comfortable for them. 🧡

🍬 If you're out with monsters, ghouls and ghosts this weekend remember:
- Stick with friends and use well-lit routes where possible
- Respect homes displaying a "No Trick or Treaters" sign
- Keep an eye out for younger children near roads
- Remember that eggs, flour and other items can cause damage and distress, and what starts as a joke can quickly stop being funny for the person on the receiving end

27/10/2026

Members of the Blaby District Youth Council recently visited the Houses of Parliament for a guided tour and took part in a question and answer session with Alberto Costa MP and Peter Bedford MP.

🗣️ They had prepared questions about the issues that matter to young people locally, including misogyny, va**ng and the impact of social media. It was a great opportunity for them to understand more about how government works and engage with national decision makers.

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about our Youth Council or get involved, visit the link in the first comment.

25/10/2026

📢 We're at the end of Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight but the message remains - don't fall for a ! Around 38% of fly-tipping incidents are linked to unlicensed ‘rogue traders’ who lure residents with cheap rubbish removal deals on social media and then dump waste illegally in our communities. If you pay someone to take your waste away and they fly-tip it, you could still be held responsible and issued with a fixed penalty notice. So what may seem like a bargain is actually a .

23/10/2026

Nominate your community hero!

22/10/2026

What does the Autumn Budget mean for your business? 🤔

Join us for our first ever Blaby Business Lunch, in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

📅 Wednesday 4 November
🕛 12pm to 2pm
📍 Leicester Marriott Hotel, Enderby

Chartered Accountant Bev Wakefield will break down the Budget announcements and what they mean for small businesses, in plain English, with time for your questions.

The event is free to attend with sandwiches and refreshments provided.🥪

Book your place, visit the link below in the comments.

Address

Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough
Leicester
LE192EP

Telephone

+441162750555

Website

http://www.blaby.gov.uk/

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