Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

March 2025

Friday, 21 March 2025

Bold vision for future of local council structures submitted to Government

A bold vision which puts people and places at the heart of future council structures in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been submitted to Government. (Friday 21 March 2025) The seven district and borough councils of Leicestershire and..

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Play area sees improvement ahead of Easter Holidays

A play area at Brocks Hill Country Park in Oadby has seen an exciting refresh.

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Funding boost to make borough’s social housing greener

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) is making its social housing warmer and greener after securing £580,000 of government funding.

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Council leader responds to city council’s local government reorganisation proposals

Cllr Samia Haq, has issued a statement in response to the publication of Leicester City Council’s proposals for local government reorganisation.

Friday, 14 March 2025

Council leaders meet Minister to discuss local government reform

The Leaders of Leicestershire’s district and borough councils, together with the Leader of Rutland County Council, met Baroness Sharon Taylor, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government on Tuesday, 11 March..

Friday, 14 March 2025

Borough council encourages local communities to celebrate VE and VJ Day with grants

We are inviting local communities to apply for grants of up to £100 to be used to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day this summer.

Friday, 7 March 2025

Putting communities at the heart of future local government services

The Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have set out their response following a meeting with the County and City Councils on Thursday 6 March.

February 2025

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Have your say on local government reorganisation

The government wants to reduce the number of councils in areas like ours and make things simpler and more efficient.

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Mural celebrating town’s heritage causes a stir in South Wigston

A striking new mural featuring an historic visionary has created a buzz among residents in South Wigston.

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Rising sports stars urged to apply for talent scheme fronted by Olympians and Paralympians

Up-and-coming athletes in Leicestershire are being given the chance to take their sporting careers to the next level with Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme.

Friday, 21 February 2025

Putting communities at the heart of future local government services

An emerging preferred model for new local government structures which puts residents at the heart of public services and ensures councils stay connected to communities has been outlined.

Friday, 21 February 2025

No collaboration - our residents deserve better, say the leaders of district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council

Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have issued a joint statement.

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

The Big Community Switch is back!

See if you could reduce your energy bills!

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Join the Jenno's Outdoor Adventure this half term!

Get some fresh air, explore nature and find the different woodland animals!

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Landlords wanted!

Do you have an empty property in the borough to let?

Monday, 10 February 2025

Easy access for local people to university libraries

Universities in Leicester and Leicestershire are opening up their libraries to public users.

Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Joint statement by leaders of the district and borough councils in Leicestershire

Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire have issued a statement following the Government’s confirmation that the county council elections in Leicestershire will go ahead in May and the area is not part of the English..

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Have your say at our Residents' Forums!

Want to hear the latest news, learn what's on and have your say on topics such as wellbeing and anti-social behaviour?

January 2025

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Successful Job & Skills Fair at our Brocks Hill Council Offices

The event saw a great turnout with over 250 attendees and 25 employers and trainers in attendance - thank you to all who came along!

Monday, 27 January 2025

Holocaust Memorial Day service in Wigston

Today we held a service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at Peace Memorial Park, Wigston.

Monday, 27 January 2025

Our 2023-2024 financial reports are now available

The council's 2023-2024 audited financial reports are now available for inspection.

Thursday, 23 January 2025

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council is inviting local people to come and mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a short service on Monday 27 January. All are welcome to attend from 12 noon at the Sheila Mitchell Pavilion in Peace Memorial Park,..

Thursday, 16 January 2025

Government halts Oadby & Wigston’s Local Plan with demand for even higher housing numbers

After years of work and expense to prepare its new Local Plan, Oadby & Wigston Borough Council has been forced to pause its progress due to a new Government requirement to deliver 388 new homes per year, rather than the 240 per year previously..

Monday, 13 January 2025

Final stage of Oadby & Wigston new Local Plan consultation opens

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) has opened the final stage of consultation on the borough’s new Local Plan. The consultation opened on Friday 10 January and will run for six weeks, allowing for residents, businesses and organisations to..

Friday, 10 January 2025

Council Leaders express serious concerns about the Single Unitary Council Proposal for Leicestershire

Leaders from Rutland County Council and the seven District and Borough Councils in Leicestershire have made it clear they have concerns about proposals to create a single unitary council for the county.

Friday, 10 January 2025

New Year Job & Skills Fair offers up opportunities in Oadby & Wigston

A valuable opportunity for residents to find out about local vacancies, connect with potential employers, gain essential skills, and explore career paths.

Thursday, 9 January 2025

Hard-hitting letter presses Government to release flooding cash

Councils across Leicestershire and Rutland are joining forces to press the Government to release cash to help flood-hit residents. A hard-hitting letter signed by the leaders of local authorities calls for cash now to support those forced to leave..

December 2024

Monday, 23 December 2024

Salon 62’s ‘Santa’s Workshop’ scoops top prize in borough’s Christmas shop front competition

Salon 62 in Oadby has scooped this year’s top prize in Oadby & Wigston Borough Council’s (OWBC’s) annual Christmas shop front competition.

Friday, 20 December 2024

Read the latest 'Our Borough' now!

Our winter edition of 'Our Borough' is digital - you can read the December 2024 issue here!

Thursday, 19 December 2024

Council Leader’s statement on English Devolution White Paper

The Leader of Oadby & Wigston Borough Council, Cllr Samia Haq, has issued a statement following the Government’s publication of the English Devolution White Paper:

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Budget Consultation - 2025/26

Every year the Council must set a balanced budget. We do this by assessing what changes we need to make to last year’s budget, based on future plans and expected changes to our income or expenditure, and presenting a new budget for local..

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Popular scheme returns as 1,000 free trees gifted to Oadby & Wigston residents

1,000 free trees have been handed out to residents and community groups by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC), in a boost to the borough’s green efforts and fight against climate change.

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

£1,000 in cash prizes must be won on Saturday 14 December!

£1,000 in cash prizes must be won by Oadby & Wigston Community Lottery ticketholders this Saturday 14 December!

Wednesday, 4 December 2024

Oadby & Wigston volunteer heroes celebrated at glitzy awards evening

A special Celebration of Volunteers awards ceremony was recently held for Oadby & Wigston’s local heroes, with four lucky winners scooping the top prizes over an evening of entertainment.

Monday, 2 December 2024

Apply for your free trees now!

We are giving away 1,000 free trees to residents and community groups this December to encourage local people to have a positive impact on the local environment and help to make our borough greener.

Monday, 2 December 2024

Borough bin review to maximise efficiency and prioritise heavily used areas

Around 25 per cent of litter and dog waste bins in Oadby & Wigston will be removed to maximise efficiency and ensure the most-used in the borough can be prioritised and emptied regularly. Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) has undertaken..

November 2024

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Solar Panel installation commences at Wigston Pool and Fitness Centre

Earlier this year Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) received a £184,050 grant from Sport England’s Swimming Pool Support Fund to install 373 solar panels at Wigston Pool and Fitness Centre.

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Oadby & Wigston residents can save on energy bills

Oadby & Wigston residents can save on energy bills with an exclusive tariff from British Gas, which is the cheapest on the market for a 12-month fixed rate*

Monday, 4 November 2024

Remembrance road closures - Sunday 10 November

Motorists in Oadby & Wigston are reminded that there will be a series of road closures this Sunday (10 November) to support Remembrance parades and services in the borough. Closures can be expected at the following times: Wigston town centre from..

Friday, 1 November 2024

Support the boroughs Remembrance parades this November

Parades and church services will take place in Wigston and Oadby on Remembrance Sunday (10 November), and are an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

October 2024

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Free patient transport for Covid-19 and flu vaccinations

For eligible residents of Leicestershire and Rutland.

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Consultation launched on review of local election boundaries in Oadby and Wigston

*Article shared on behalf of The Local Government Boundary Commission for England A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Oadby and Wigston Borough Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England..

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Come along to our borough's Christmas light switch on events!

Join us for the borough's Christmas Light Switch On events this November and December.

Monday, 14 October 2024

Borough recognised as East Midlands in Bloom’s least littered entry as it scores 14th consecutive Gold Award

Oadby & Wigston has claimed its 14th consecutive Gold Award at this year's East Midlands in Bloom competition – as well as scooping an extra award for the ‘Least Littered’ entry seen by judges in this year’s competition.

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Have your say at our Residents' Forums

This October and November.

September 2024

Monday, 30 September 2024

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