Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

January 2025

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..

Friday, 3 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,..

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

Oadby & Wigston volunteers to be celebrated in special 50th anniversary event

Nominations are now open to recognise local volunteer heroes in Oadby & Wigston!

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Discover volunteering opportunities in Oadby & Wigston!

Join Voluntary Action Leicestershire from 12pm - 2pm on Wednesday 16 October at Oadby Baptist Churc

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Could you be eligible for pension credit and other support?

Did you know that if you are of State Pension age and eligible for Pension Credit, you could receive extra support for heating costs such as the Winter Fuel Payment, the Warm Home Discount Scheme and Cold Weather Payments?

Monday, 16 September 2024

Council hosts election in local school to encourage the next generation of voters

Pupils, parents and teachers at Little Hill Primary School, Wigston, have taken to the polls in a special mock election organised by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC).

Monday, 16 September 2024

Re-dedication of the Oadby & Wigston Remembrance Room

On Saturday 14 September we held a service at Wigston Cemetery to re-dedicate the Oadby & Wigston Remembrance Room.

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Colourful new mural brightens up Bell Street in Wigston

A new mural has been unveiled in Wigston town centre, transforming a vandalised wall into a work of art.

Wednesday, 4 September 2024

Council comment on privately owned green space in the borough

The council is aware of local speculation about sales listings that have appeared for some privately owned open space in the borough, and has made the following statement to help keep residents informed:

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Public invited to re-dedication of Oadby & Wigston Remembrance Room

Members of the public are invited on Saturday 14 September for the Re-dedication of the Oadby & Wigston Remembrance Room.

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Congratulations to Oadby & Wigston's baking champion!

A massive congratulations to our baking champion, Becky Prettyman, who won our baking contest

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Oadby food festival celebrates success after showing off borough’s rich culinary offer

Oadby welcomed hundreds of visitors to its first food festival on Saturday.

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Wigston Cemetery vandalism condemned

Criminal damage caused at Wigston Cemetery over the weekend has been condemned

August 2024

Friday, 23 August 2024

Oadby Food Festival to showcase borough’s rich international food offering and celebrate local community

A brand-new food festival is coming to Leicestershire on Saturday 31 August, bringing exciting local food vendors and entertainment to The Parade, Oadby.

Thursday, 22 August 2024

Enter your best bakes into our competition at the Oadby Food Festival!

Enter our baking competition on Saturday 31 August as part of our Oadby Food Festival for the chance to win some amazing prizes from local businesses!

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Come along to the Oadby Food Festival!

Join us on The Parade on Saturday 31 August to discover the fabulous food and drink our borough has to offer and enjoy a day of entertainment!

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Meet the u3a in Oadby

Learn more about the 40 groups they have on offer for members!

Wednesday, 7 August 2024

AccessAble accessibility guides for Oadby & Wigston

Find detailed accessibility information for venues in Oadby & Wigston.

Monday, 5 August 2024

New Brocks Hill play area opens at family-favourite country park

A brand new play area for children has opened in time for the summer holidays at Brocks Hill Country Park. The Green Flag Award-winning Oadby park is already popular with families but has now been improved further following investment from Oadby..

Friday, 2 August 2024

Oadby & Wigston parks recognised among country’s best after scooping 17th Green Flag Awards

Oadby’s Brocks Hill Country Park and Wigston’s Peace Memorial Park have both achieved the prestigious Green Flag Award for the 17th consecutive year.

July 2024

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Come along to the Botanic Garden Festival!

On Sunday 1 September at the University of Leicester's Botanic Garden

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Making a Space for Nature - resident workshop in Wigston

Join the county council's Making a Space for Nature team on Thursday 1 August, 10am-12pm at Wigston Fields Community Centre, 242 Leicester Rd, Wigston LE18 1HQ, for a residents' workshop to capture your ideas on what people and..

Thursday, 18 July 2024