Loughborough

Chief Executives 27 January 2009 Latest on new look for east Loughborough Residents have the chance to pick up the latest on exciting plans to spruce up the eastern gateway into Loughborough. People will be able to hear more about the regeneration project as well as updates on plans for areas around Windmill Road and the Great Central Railway.... 31 Jan 2009 Latest on new look for east Loughborough

27 January 2009 Leader goes back to school in Loughborough Students in an area set to benefit from a multi-million pound school revamp will be meeting County Council Leader David Parsons this week. Loughborough and Quorn will be the first in line for 80million to refurbish and re-build schools if the government approves a bid for money from the County Council.... 30 Jan 2009 Leader goes back to school in Loughborough

Everything thats Happening in Charnwood can now be found on one comprehensive internet search site. The Community Pride Group of Charnwood Together has developed a new website that lets people know What is on! When it is on! And where it is on! The one stop site will give residents and visitors to Charnwood information about events from Guided Walks to the musical masterpiece Oklahoma.... 29 Jan 2009 Happening in Charnwood

Community Services 26 January 2009 Send your love to Charnwood Museum Love-sick Charnwood Museum is asking visitors to send in a Valentine s Card to show their love. Since its foundation 10 years ago, the museum has been at the heart of the local community.... 29 Jan 2009 Send your love to Charnwood Museum

Charnwood Borough Council is considering an offer of central government funding to the tune of 738,605 to refurbish Gorse Covert Community Centre in Loughborough at its Cabinet Meeting on 5 February. When the works are complete the Council is proposing to grant the Gorse Covert Community Association a 40 year lease in the building at a peppercorn rent.... 29 Jan 2009 Gorse Covert Community Centre

This week sees a major step forward in Charnwood Borough Councils campaign to deliver its key regeneration scheme around Loughborough Station " the Loughborough Eastern Gateway. On Monday the planning application was submitted for the new link road from Meadow Lane to Nottingham Road and 120 new homes, many of them affordable.... 28 Jan 2009 Charnwood Gets Going on Eastern Gateway

Love is in the air at the Farmers Market on Wednesday 11 February. The valentine themed Farmers Market will be decorated with red heart balloons to entice the romantics.... 28 Jan 2009 Love Is in the Air at the Farmers Market on Wed 11 February

Charnwood Borough Council is considering an offer of central government funding to the tune of 738,605 to refurbish Gorse Covert Community Centre in Loughborough at its Cabinet Meeting on 5 February. When the works are complete the Council is proposing to grant the Gorse Covert Community Association a 40 year lease in the building at a peppercorn rent.... 28 Jan 2009 Gorse Covert Community Centre

Barack Obama inspires Loughborough student s award-winning artwork A striking piece of artwork by Loughborough University Illustration student Simon Yewdall has won a national competition and is now being used in an advertising campaign for the new Ford Fiesta. In partnership with Ford, The Sunday Times Style magazine challenged its readers to create a work of art that represents the essence of here and now .... 28 Jan 2009 Barack Obama inspires Loughborough students award-winning artwork

JCB Engineer to mentor Loughborough students A former Loughborough engineering student is returning to the University to act as an informal mentor to current students. Alan Curtis, who now works for industry giants JCB after graduating in 2006 with a first-class degree in Mechanical Engineering, has been given the role of a Visiting Teaching Fellow, in a scheme which has been implemented by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).... 27 Jan 2009 JCB Engineer to mentor Loughborough students

Tools stolen from van in Loughborough Officers are appealing for witnesses after a theft from a vehicle parked in Loughborough. The incident took place between 2.... 23 Jan 2009 Tools stolen from van in Loughborough

Shed stolen from allotments in Loughborough Officers are appealing for witnesses after a shed was stolen in Loughborough. The incident happened between December 1, 2009 and 12pm on January 8, 2009 when a 5ft by 8ft shed was stolen from the allotments on Epinal Way.... 23 Jan 2009 Shed stolen from allotments in Loughborough

University welcomes new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise Loughborough University has appointed Professor Phill Dickens as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise to lead the University s core strategies of building on its knowledge transfer achievements and exploiting its intellectual assets. He will also be instrumental in maximising the scope for innovation and creativity in the expansion of the university s enterprise activity.... 22 Jan 2009 University welcomes new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise

Charnwood Borough Councils Cabinet has made the decision to continue with its procurement with Capita for the outsourcing of Council services with or without its partner council, Rushcliffe Borough Council in Nottinghamshire.... 22 Jan 2009 Lastest News on Shared Services at Charnwood Borough Council

Vandalism at Loughborough Crematorium Officers are appealing for information regarding after vandalism at Loughborough Crematorium. The incidents took place at around 4.... 21 Jan 2009 Vandalism at Loughborough Crematorium

North Area officers pleased with results of domestic abuse campaign Police officers who ran the North Area Domestic Abuse Enforcement Campaign across the Christmas period say they are pleased with the results. Sergeant Kev Wright, from Loughborough police station, said; "We set out to achieve three things; to increase reporting of domestic abuse, to reduce victimisation and to target high risk offenders and we achieved all of those things.... 21 Jan 2009 North Area officers pleased with results of domestic abuse campaign

Loughborough hockey players part of medal winning squads Down Under Four Loughborough students have helped Britain to hockey gold against hosts Australia at the 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival. Goalkeeper Maddie Hinch, defender Laura Unsworth and forwards Nicky White and Katie Long all featured to ensure Britain s women won their second consecutive hockey gold at the multi sports event.... 21 Jan 2009 Loughborough hockey players part of medal winning squads Down Under

Loughborough University Helping YOU get healthy in 2009 A new Loughborough University service is launched this week to help staff, students and local residents kick start their New Year health regimes. Healthy YOU is an informal lifestyle and weight loss club that covers a wide variety of topics to encourage a healthier lifestyle and help people take control of their eating and exercise habits.... 21 Jan 2009 Loughborough University helping YOU get healthy in 2009

A FUN programme of sports and leisure events has been arranged by Charnwood Borough Council to keep youngsters entertained during the February half-term holiday. And the Authoritys school holiday activity programme need not cost the earth " as there are a number of free sessions and pounds to be saved for Wild Card holders.... 21 Jan 2009 Fun Events to Entertain Youngsters during Half-term Holiday

Community Services 19 January 2009 Exhibition highlights lives of young Holocaust survivors Photo Opportunity: Charnwood Museum is hosting an exhibition to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day - the exhibition entitled The Boys: Triumph over Adversity, will run from 27th January - 1st March 2009. Tony Kershaw, the Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, will officially open it at 12.... 21 Jan 2009 Exhibition highlights lives of young Holocaust survivors

Community Services 19 January 2009 Shoppers warned about one-day sales Trading Standards officers want to help people who have been tricked into signing up to expensive loans and buying goods at one-day sales events. Leicestershire Trading Standards has received reports of a company travelling the country tricking people into signing credit agreements.... 20 Jan 2009 Shoppers warned about one-day sales

Medication lost on bus Leicestershire Constabulary has issued a warning after medication was lost on a number 127 Arriva bus somewhere between Loughborough and the St. Margarets bus station in the city centre.... 20 Jan 2009 Medication lost on bus

VICTIMS of genocide will be remembered at a moving ceremony organised by Charnwood Borough Council next week. Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on Tuesday, January 27th and the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Stephen Campbell, will lead the remembrance at Loughboroughs Queens Park at 1pm.... 20 Jan 2009 Moving Ceremony for Genocide Victims

Burglary in Loughborough Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary from a garage at an address in Newstead Way in Loughborough. The incident happened sometime between 11.... 20 Jan 2009 Burglary in Loughborough

HUNDREDS of people have attended exhibitions on Charnwood Borough Councils vision for the future " but there is still time to have a say. The new-look Corporate Plan 2009-2012 includes the Councils immediate priorities for the next three years which will help form the foundation for its long-term objectives over the next decade.... 20 Jan 2009 Still Time to Have a Say!

Community Services 19 January 2009 Family tree help for complete beginners Leicestershire County Council s libraries are running a series of events for family history novices to learn how to get started. The free events will be held across the county during February and March.... 20 Jan 2009 Family tree help for complete beginners

LEGO final comes to Loughborough Engineers of the future will be showcased at Loughborough University this Saturday (24 January) when the UK Finals of the First LEGO League are held on campus. The competition will involve 24 teams from across the UK who have all battled through regional heats to get to the showpiece event this weekend.... 20 Jan 2009 LEGO final comes to Loughborough

Police advice for secure online auction selling The police are warning people who sell goods on online auction sites to make sure the money has definitely been received or cleared in their accounts BEFORE they send the goods. It follows four incidents in December 2008 in the North of Leicestershire in which sellers sent items in the post to buyers in West Africa, Nigeria in particular, only to discover the money wasnt in their account.... 20 Jan 2009 Police advice for secure online auction selling

Special Constable from Charnwood wins the 2008 David Saville Trophy A Special Police Constable from Charnwood as been awarded the 2008 David Saville Trophy in recognition of his voluntary contribution to Leicestershire Constabulary. 24year old Phil Roberts became a Special two years ago in January 2007.... 19 Jan 2009 Special Constable from Charnwood wins the 2008 David Saville Trophy

Student s ad wins Panasonic competition A TV advert made by Loughborough University Graphic Communication student James Fox has won Panasonic s Next Generation Talent Competition 2008. Panasonic teamed up with Young Creative s Network (YCN) to challenge students across the country to create a film, storyboard or print ad that tells the story of the new Panasonic Viera Home Hub TV.... 15 Jan 2009 Students ad wins Panasonic competition

ATKINS Project: a low-carbon manufacturing solution A Loughborough University led project is set to revolutionise the way components for the aeronautical and automotive sectors are made, leading to a significant reduction in weight, wastage and CO2 emissions both at the manufacturing stage and during use. The University s Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering will apply state-of-the-art Rapid Manufacturing (RM) techniques also known as Additive Manufacturing to make parts for aircraft and motor vehicles.... 15 Jan 2009 ATKINS Project: a low-carbon manufacturing solution

Charnwood Borough Council is joining forces with Encams and their Keep Britain Tidy campaign in an attempt to rid the streets of fast food litter. The environmental charitys Dirty Pig campaign aims to tackle the problem of wrappers, cartons and uneaten food dropped on the ground.... 14 Jan 2009 Dont Be a Dirty Pig

Loughborough holds Facilitating Innovation conference Loughborough University will be holding a one-day conference on Facilitating Innovation on Wednesday, 25 February. The event, which is free of charge to attend, is being held by University research group The Manufacturing Organisation, which this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary.... 13 Jan 2009 Loughborough holds Facilitating Innovation conference

Community Services 9 January 2009 Birds eye view is a fresh look at landscape pictures An exhibition of paintings and unique aerial photographs opens at Charnwood Museum this weekend. Robert Thacker s Man and Nature Patternmakers in the Landscape shows a different perspective of the world we inhabit by juxtaposing his colourful mixed media paintings with his stunning aerial photographs.... 11 Jan 2009 Birds eye view is a fresh look at landscape pictures

Community Services 9 January 2009 Love is in the air in Loughborough Charnwood Museum is looking beyond the cold of current January days to the heart-warming traditions of Valentine s Day. The museum is hosting an exhibition of traditional Valentine s cards, starting on Saturday, January 10.... 10 Jan 2009 Love is in the air in Loughborough

PEOPLE who are making a New Year bid to get fit and healthy are being given a helping hand by Active Together Charnwood. A series of free health checks have been arranged at a number of venues in the Borough during January so residents can find out more on how to get healthy.... 07 Jan 2009 New Year, New You!

Councillors and officers of Charnwood Borough Council will be out and about at shopping and leisure centres in a bid to engage the public in their vision for the future of Charnwood in the next decade. Anyone living or working in the Borough can have their say on the ideas contained in the Authoritys Corporate Plan 2009 " 2012.... 06 Jan 2009 Have Your Say on the Future of Charnwood

University set to mark Centenary In 2009 Loughborough University will celebrate its Centenary one hundred years since the establishment of Loughborough Technical Institute, the University s predecessor. A host of celebratory events are planned throughout the year, including a lecture series which will see some of the eminent thinkers of our time reflect on the major issues of today.... 06 Jan 2009 University set to mark Centenary

Chief Executives 31 December 2008 Make forums a New Years resolution A new round of community forums kicks off next month and residents are being urged to make a New Years resolution to take part. The meetings cover a huge range of topics and enable people to find out what is happening on their doorstep as well as give their views on issues important to them.... 06 Jan 2009 Make forums a New Years resolution

Community Services 23 December 2008 Lucky winner of incredible poster One lucky library user has won a signed copy of an Incredible Hulk poster. The competition, run by Leicestershire County Council s libraries, gave everyone who borrowed a copy of The Incredible Hulk DVD the chance to enter a free prize draw.... 05 Jan 2009 Lucky winner of incredible poster

Community Services 12 December 2008 Loughborough Library Re-opens Loughborough Library will reopen at 9. 30am on Saturday 20 December.... 04 Jan 2009 Loughborough Library Re-opens

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 19 December 2008 Recycling boost for Charnwood Recycling in Charnwood is set for a major boost after the County Council agreed to buy land for a new household waste site. Leicestershire County Council is proposing to replace the recycling and household waste site in Sileby with a state-of-the-art facility on an industrial estate in Mountsorrel.... 04 Jan 2009 Recycling boost for Charnwood

Community Services 19 December 2008 Loughborough Librarys annual childrens Christmas party Photo Opportunity: Loughborough Library is to hold its annual Christmas party for children aged 0-5 years at 10 am on Tuesday 23rd December 2008. There will also be a wriggly readers session for the youngsters to take part in.... 04 Jan 2009 Loughborough Librarys annual childrens Christmas party

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 24 November 2008 Beat the crunch with bus vouchers Bus users can save money during December with discounted travel vouchers. Voucher booklets are currently being distributed to residents along the applicable bus routes.... 03 Jan 2009 Beat the crunch with bus vouchers

Community Services 28 November 2008 A Ring of Bells Charnwood Museum welcomes you to a new exhibition. A Ring of Bells by the Tesserae Textile Group, is an imaginative exhibition inspired by the theme of bells, from the fire and heat of Taylor s Bellfoundry to the chiming bells of St.... 03 Jan 2009 A Ring of Bells

Cabinet Office 8 December 2008 New day centre proposed for Loughborough Proposals for a new day centre for disabled people in Loughborough are to be considered by the county s ruling Cabinet. Leicestershire County Council is proposing to replace the current Charnwood Day Centre a worn-out cabin in the grounds of Burleigh Community College with a new venue in Loughborough town centre.... 03 Jan 2009 New day centre proposed for Loughborough

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 11 December 2008 Major step for Loughborough improvements Sixteen-million-pound improvement plans for Loughborough town centre took another step forward this week. Following last month s announcement that the scheme has made the government s funding shortlist, more information is being made available.... 02 Jan 2009 Major step for Loughborough improvements

Resources 28 November 2008 Youngsters films go on You Tube channel Videos made by children about how to stay safe on the internet are being posted on Leicestershire County Councils You Tube channel. The County Council has set up its own channel on the site, to reach as wide an audience as possible, and the Netiquette films are some of the first to be put up.... 02 Jan 2009 Youngsters films go on You Tube channel

Chief Executives 10 December 2008 34. 9m for services to support housing Leicester and Leicestershire are to benefit from a share of a 34.... 02 Jan 2009 £34.9m for services to support housing

Chief Executives 9 December 2008 New project to tackle anti-social behaviour launched Photo opportunity: On Wednesday 10th December, Tony Kershaw, Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, is launching a new project to help tackle anti-social behaviour at County Hall, Glenfield, at 12. 30pm.... 01 Jan 2009 New project to tackle anti-social behaviour launched

Community Services 5 December 2008 Launch of strategy for the River Soar and Grand Union Canal Feedback on consultation encouraged from Leicestershire residents, partners and stakeholders from 5 December 2008 The emerging Strategy for the River Soar and Grand Union Canal through Leicestershire has been launched for consultation. The Strategy provides an assessment of the current position, issues and future opportunities for the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal (the Waterway ), and proposes a series of actions based around the themes of a Green Waterway, a Visible Waterway and an Accessible Waterway.... 01 Jan 2009 Launch of strategy for the River Soar and Grand Union Canal

Cabinet Office 10 November 2008 Garendon concerns set to be discussed Concerns about proposed development in Loughborough will be discussed later this week. At a meeting on Friday (14th November), the County Councils Cabinet will be considering Charnwood Borough Council s plans for north of Garendon Park.... 01 Jan 2009 Garendon concerns set to be discussed

Community Services 3 December 2008 Christmas at Leicestershire s Museums This December there is a fabulous range of activities for all to enjoy at the County s museums. At Donington Le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on 6 and 7 December, will be celebrating Christmas Past with traditional carols, music and mummers plays.... 01 Jan 2009 Christmas at Leicestershire’s Museums

20 November 2008 Delight as outstanding schools praised Leicestershire County Council s very best schools are identified and celebrated in the Annual Report of Her Majesty s Chief Inspector of Education, Children s Services and Skills. The Ofsted report for 2007/8 praises those establishments which have been inspected over the last year and judged outstanding .... 01 Jan 2009 Delight as outstanding schools praised

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 2 December 2008 Dreaming of a green Christmas? - photo opportunity - Tips for a green Christmas and waste-free New Year are being given out at roadshows across Leicestershire. Experts will be on hand to give out advice on environmentally-friendly gifts and recycled wrapping, cards and tags.... 01 Jan 2009 Dreaming of a green Christmas?