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Council tax & budget - your questions answered

Council tax & budget - your questions answered

Posted: Wed, 8 Mar 2023 11:13

The Council recently carried out a budget consultation which received many responses and helped shape our 2023/24 budget Read More »

Are you thinking about standing for election? Join our Candidate and Agent Briefing!

Are you thinking about standing for election? Join our Candidate and Agent Briefing!

Posted: Wed, 8 Feb 2023 16:45

Are you thinking about standing for election?

We are holding an information briefing for candidates, their agents and local political party representatives on Monday 27 February 2023 at 6.30pm ahead of the Borough Council elections on 4 May 2023. Read More »

Business rates list closes soon

Business rates list closes soon

Posted: Wed, 8 Feb 2023 16:38

The 2017 non-domestic rating list is closing. Read More »

Oadby businesses support town’s campaign for Plastic Free status

Oadby businesses support town’s campaign for Plastic Free status

Posted: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:45

Two Oadby businesses are leading by example and calling on others to join them in their efforts to create a plastic free community. Read More »

Derelict site sale to unlock major community facility improvement plans in Oadby

Derelict site sale to unlock major community facility improvement plans in Oadby

Posted: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:59

A derelict former swimming pool in Oadby is to be sold, regenerating a prominent key site and bringing in funds ringfenced to improve community facilities in the town. Read More »

Shop Front Improvement Grant scheme now open

Shop Front Improvement Grant scheme now open

Posted: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00

As part of our £1.3m UKSPF Investment Plan funding, our Shop Front Improvement Grants are now open for applications. Read More »

Borough council secures £1.3m for local investment after agreeing UKSPF Investment Plan with Government

Borough council secures £1.3m for local investment after agreeing UKSPF Investment Plan with Government

Posted: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:50

Businesses and communities in Oadby & Wigston are to benefit from £1.3million of new funding secured by the borough council over the next 27 months from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Read More »

Congratulations to our Christmas Shop Front Competition winners!

Congratulations to our Christmas Shop Front Competition winners!

Posted: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:36

Age UK in Wigston has been revealed as the winner of our Christmas Shop Front Competition with their incredible knitted display! Read More »

Have your say on our 2023/24 budget!

Have your say on our 2023/24 budget!

Posted: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:52

We are inviting residents, tenants, businesses and organisations to comment on our draft budgets. Read More »

Free weekend parking in December - Cost of Living support

Free weekend parking in December - Cost of Living support

Posted: Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:22

Last week the council announced an extensive package of support to help residents and businesses through the Cost of Living crisis. Read More »