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The Charnwood Borough Council page is run by Stacey, Mike, Lewis and Daley to inform residents, share news and promote events for the benefit of residents. Please note, the Council’s social media accounts are monitored during working hours. If you have a question, have something to tell us or need to make a complaint about the Council, we are here to help you. We reserve the right to delete posts or comments which we consider inappropriate. We understand sometimes you may be frustrated about things and if there is a problem with the Council, please let us know. However, we will not tolerate abusive or unacceptable comments and posts towards ourselves or other people across our social media channels. We may also choose to block or mute accounts acting in an unreasonable way. You can view our social media acceptable usage policy in full here: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/socialmedia

You can also give us feedback or make a complaint via our website:
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/complaints

We will report issues to Facebook if we think it is necessary.

27/10/2026

🅿️ We’re helping shoppers, visitors and residents with a great offer in the run-up to Christmas! 🛍️

Starting next Monday, (2 November) people will be able to get two hours’ free parking at Granby Street and Beehive Lane car parks in Loughborough until 3 January 2027.

The parking offer will be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, throughout the promotional period. Any stay longer than two hours will incur the full parking charge for the entire visit, including the initial two-hour period.

In the run-up to Christmas, the town centre will also be hosting a range of events including Loughborough Fair, the Christmas Lights Switch-on, Christmas markets and more. 🎡🎠🎄🌟

Visit the Discover Charnwood website for more details!

27/10/2026

We're recruiting a Contracts Officer to join our Contracts (Leisure, Waste and Environment) team at Charnwood Borough Council.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in environmental services, waste management or contract monitoring to help deliver services that residents rely on every day.

As a Contracts Officer, you'll:
✅ Monitor contractor performance and service standards
✅ Help ensure waste, recycling and street cleansing services run smoothly
✅ Manage enquiries, service requests and complaints through our CRM system
✅ Provide advice and support to residents
✅ Deliver excellent customer service and help improve services across the borough

We're looking for someone who:
✔ Enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced environment
✔ Has great organisational and time management skills
✔ Is passionate about delivering excellent customer service
✔ Works well as part of a team
✔ Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle

Why join Charnwood?

🌟 Flexible and agile working
🌟 Up to 40.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
🌟 Local Government Pension Scheme
🌟 Free parking at Southfields
🌟 Leisure centre discounts and staff savings schemes

If you're passionate about improving local communities and want to play an important role in delivering vital environmental services, we'd love to hear from you.

👇 Apply today and be part of a team making a positive impact across Charnwood https://ce0547li.webitrent.com/ce0547li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=6062963hcw

26/10/2026

✨ The Diwali lights have been switched on at Loughborough Town Hall. ✨ 🪔

There was such a fantastic turn out and it was great to see so many residents join the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Colin Hamilton to celebrate the event.

Here are just a few photos from this evening 📸👇

26/10/2026

Here is the moment the Diwali lights were switched on at Loughborough Town Hall

Thank you everyone who attended this evening.

Happy Diwali 🪔😊

26/10/2026

The Diwali lights switch-on event has begun outside Loughborough Town Hall. ✨🪔

The lights will be switched on around 7pm before a celebration concert, which takes places inside the Town Hall (tickets required).

If you are coming down – have a fantastic evening.💫

https://www.discovercharnwood.co.uk/events/2026/10/diwali-light-switch-on

26/10/2026

🎉We’re getting excited as food waste collections will get underway for most homes in Charnwood next week. ♻️🥕

Start using your indoor caddy this week ready for when collections begin.

Remember 👇

➡️Use the supplied liners in your indoor caddy to reduce smells and mess.
➡️There are NO CHANGES to your bin day(s).
➡️Present your outdoor caddy for collection with your green or black bin depending which is being collected that week.
➡️Food waste will be collected on the same day as recycling/refuse but by a different vehicle.
➡️Both caddies are lockable to prevent smells and pests.

Find out more: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/news/2026/10/26/start_filling_your_food_caddies_as_waste_service_gets_ready_to_roll_out

26/10/2026

📢 We're looking for an independent member to join our Audit Committee.

🔍 This is an opportunity to become an important part of the Council's work in promoting excellence in governance, risk management, financial reporting and counter fraud.

🏛️ We're keen to hear from individuals who can bring independence, integrity and objective scrutiny to the Committee's work. The appointment is for four years, with approximately five evening meetings per year.

📅 The deadline for applications is Monday, 9 November 2026.

Find out more 👇

www.charnwood.gov.uk/vacancy_for_independent_member_audit_committee

26/10/2026

🌟Loughborough's Diwali lights switch-on takes place this evening, Monday, 26 October. 🌟

The ceremony will begin at 6.30pm outside Loughborough Town Hall with the lights being switched on at 7pm.

A celebration of the Festival of Lights will also take place on the main stage at Loughborough Town Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets are required for this event. 💫

For more information ⬇️
https://www.discovercharnwood.co.uk/events/2026/10/diwali-light-switch-on

24/10/2026

Charnwood we have a problem...❗

Can you help us find an extraordinary youngster, aged between 5 and 16 that deserves to turn on the Christmas lights in Loughborough next month? 🤔

They will also win:

🎫 A family ticket to this year's Loughborough Town Hall pantomime, Dick Whittington
💷 A £50 Love Loughborough voucher.

The Light up Loughborough competition closes on Sunday, 1 November🎄🌟

Nominate now 👇
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/lightuplboro

24/10/2026

⏰Remember, the clocks go back an hour overnight.
Enjoy that extra hour - however you choose to spend it!

Address

Charnwood Borough Council, Southfield Road
Loughborough
LE112TX

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01509 263 151

Website

http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/, http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/foodwaste, http://www.discovercharnwood.co.uk/, https://www.ch

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