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March 2025

Monday, 31 March 2025

Community pantry and hygiene bank in South Wigston

If you or someone you know in Oadby, Wigston or South Wigston is struggling to make ends meet, the Pantry Nook might be able to help.

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.