General Election
We are sure that residents are aware of the General Election being held on 4th July. The nominations closed on Friday 7th June, and you can find all the names of the candidates for our constituency on the Charnwood Borough Council website here: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/general_election_2024
For this General Election, the new parliamentary boundaries come into place across the country. This review now means the borough of Charnwood will be covered by three constituencies at the General Election.
- Loughborough
- Mid Leicestershire
- Melton and Syston.
Anstey is now within the Mid Leicestershire constituency, marked in lilac on the map below from Charnwood Borough Council. Charnwood Borough Council is responsible for administering the parliamentary elections for the Loughborough and Mid Leicestershire constituencies.
Photo ID will be required when voting at a polling station. This requirement was introduced by the UK Government last year and applies to most elections including Police and Crime Commissioner.
A full list of accepted ID can be found on the Council’s website: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/voter_id_faqs
Just a reminder about the polling station locations in Anstey, due to the Jubilee Hall still being closed:
Polling District CA1 will attend St Mary’s Church Rooms, Church Lane, Anstey, LE7 7AF.
Polling District CA2 will attend a Mobile Unit located in Sheepwash Lane Car Park, Sheepwash Lane, LE7 7BP.
Here are the remaining deadline dates that cover proxy and postal voting:
- June 26 at 5pm - deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies)
- June 26 at 5pm - deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority Certificates
- July 4, 7am-10pm - Polling Day
- July 4/5 - Votes counted overnight.
A weekend of fun for all ages will be taking place in Southfields Park in Loughborough with a brand-new event this June. Military personnel will also be attending the event on Saturday June 29 as part of Armed Forces Day 2024.
They will be running activities throughout the day and military vehicles will be present for visitors to view.
There will be three cinema screenings taking place each day. The borough council held a vote on its social media channels for residents to have their say on the films they would like to watch.
The following films will be shown:
Saturday 29th June: 12.30pm – Wonka; 3pm - Greatest Showman; 5.30pm - Mamma Mia
Sunday 30th June: 10.30am -Trolls Band Together; 1pm - Matilda the musical; 3.30pm – Grease.
Charnwood Community Heroes
Charnwood Community Heroes is returning for 2024 to celebrate the wonderful work of residents across the borough. Nominations are now open for the awards which recognise those that go above and beyond in the community. Residents have until Wednesday, July 31st to nominate their chosen hero.
There are six categories to nominate your heroes in plus the Harry Cook award which will be presented in memory of the Loughborough in Bloom stalwart.
- Young Hero – sponsored by Serco
- Inspiring Others – sponsored by idverde
- Green Hero – sponsored by Serco
- Beyond the Call of Duty
- Brilliant Board/Trustee Member – sponsored by 1284
- Outstanding Contribution to mark 50 years of Charnwood.
The Harry Cook award will be handed out during the awards ceremony to a hero who has been recognised by the Cook family for their work in the community.
People can nominate their Charnwood Community Heroes now by visiting the website: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/heroes
Charnwood Businesses
A scheme has been launched to support Charnwood businesses which are looking to reach new heights. Charnwood’s Scale-Up programme is searching for companies which may benefit from business support to help them grow and expand. It is being supported by the borough council using the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is being delivered by specialist expert advisors, Exemplas.
Each business which takes part will be thoroughly assessed on its ambition, capacity, and potential for growth, and will work one-to-one with an expert advisor to draw up a bespoke growth action plan.
Each business will be evaluated by a panel for suitability, and if successful, the Scale-Up Advisor will undertake a comprehensive diagnostic with the business to establish their priorities, compose an action plan and agree a business improvement project. This could include a grant contribution capped at a maximum of £1,000 to use to fund an expert to help remove the company’s barriers, accelerate business growth, and scale up their business.
For more information on Charnwood’s Scale-Up programme, visit www.lbas.online/scale-up-programme
Kickstart Market
A new market is being organised by Charnwood Borough Council’s Market Team. Loughborough KickStart Market will provide an opportunity for young traders to try their hand at being a market trader.
Loughborough Kickstart Market is for people aged 16-30, interested in either becoming a market trader or trying out running a stall to support their new businesses. Students in the local area can also sign-up for a stall to sell wares, display their work or gather feedback on their business ideas.
There will be no charge to host a market stall at Loughborough Kickstart, but spaces must be booked in advance. The Council has arranged public liability insurance for young traders. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Young people interested in taking part by either hosting a market stall or performing in the town can find out more and book a free stall by contacting the Markets Team on [email protected]
Club for Young People
A weekly club set up in Charnwood to support young people with disabilities and their families, has received funding through a Charnwood Community Grant.
Leicester-based charity Menphys, has set up a class on a Saturday morning, 10am-1pm, at Gorse Covert Community Centre for people aged 8-25 with disabilities to increase interaction with others, take part in physical activities and gain more independence.
The scheme has been supported by Charnwood Borough Council through a community grant of £2,044. Menphys also offer classes at their hub based in South Wigston and at Barley Croft Community Centre in Leicester.
You can find out more about Menphys and the services they offer on their website: www.menphys.org.uk/saturday-clubs
Queen’s Park Café
The outdoor seating area in the Loughborough park has been officially reopened following a government-funded project to improve the surroundings.
Charnwood Borough Council carried out the work to the outdoor seating area at Queen’s Park café, next to Charnwood Museum. The revamp includes improved access, a new all-weather canopy, landscaping, and furniture.
Steps into the café have been removed and replaced with paving to make the seating area level and improve accessibility. The new canopy provides visitors more protection from the weather.
The improvements are part of the Government’s Towns Fund where Loughborough Town Deal secured £16.9 million.
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