http://www.blaby.gov.uk/news-rss Find the latest news, headlines and top stories from the Council Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:22:49 +0100 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:28:18 +0100 en Umbraco https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/blaby-district-council-signs-climate-change-pact/ The council has reaffirmed its commitment to cutting carbon and halting nature decline on the way to net zero Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:57:29 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/7765 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/enderby-logistics-hub-approved/ Outline planning permission has been granted for a new logistics and industrial park at St Johns, Enderby. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:28:17 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/8886 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/leaders-statement-re-unitary-proposal/ Leaders from Rutland County Council and the 7 District and Borough Councils in Leicestershire have made it clear they have concerns about proposals to create a single unitary council for the county. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:35:31 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9202 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/construction-phase-complete-at-new-community-facilities/ Topping out ceremony celebrates milestone in creation of New Lubbesthorpe's first local centre Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:47:13 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9204 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/bouskell-park-car-park-set-to-reopen/ The finishing touches are being made to the refurbished car park at Bouskell Park, with reopening planned for Monday 27 January. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:27:15 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9222 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/councillors-endorse-anti-abuse-message/ Councillors have signed a pledge to uphold the Debate not Hate campaign Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:57:03 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9228 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/priority-programme-announcement-joint-statement/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:52:08 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9242 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/budget-and-council-tax-for-2025-26/ Blaby District's portion of the Council Tax bill has been set for this financial year Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:47:44 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9280 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/park-improvements-benefit-visitors-and-nature/ Government funding is behind revamped footpaths and new nature zones Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:03:39 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9284 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/latest-homes-for-new-lubbesthorpe/ Approval given for fresh housing parcel Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:28:12 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9371 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/council-responds-to-homelessness-challenges/ New strategy aims to tackle rise in homelessness cases Tue, 13 May 2025 09:06:18 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9431 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/home-gadgets-are-changing-lives/ A cross-border scheme helping people to live independently in their own home is celebrating a three-year milestone.  Mon, 19 May 2025 14:56:07 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9445 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/new-leader-for-blaby-district-council/ A new Leader has been sworn in at Blaby District Council following a change of the District’s Conservative Party leadership. Tue, 20 May 2025 11:02:13 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9448 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/scale-changes-to-enderby-hub/ Minor changes to building heights have been proposed for the logistics hub at St Johns, Enderby. Thu, 29 May 2025 13:43:47 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9463 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/safe-places-scheme-extends-in-district/ Youth Council work with leisure provider to offer community refuges on Safe Places app Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:37:27 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9518 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/public-air-quality-portal-goes-live/ A new public portal allows you to see local air quality levels in real-time Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:11 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9537 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/affordable-housing-scheme-supported/ Council funding secures future of new homes project Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:08:18 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9551 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/tourism-project-challenge-for-students/ Group work experience programme hailed huge success Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:55:26 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9553 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/supported-homes-project-opens/ Council funded housing scheme officially launched Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:49:33 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9569 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/blaby-golf-centre-housing-bid-rejected/ Planning committee members refused an application to build 200 homes on Blaby golf course Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:35:26 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9576 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/former-bmx-track-works-update/ Project to safely manage and rewild the Huncote BMX track begins Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:06:20 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9577 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/exciting-progress-at-new-lubbesthorpe/ New Lubbesthorpe residents welcome eagerly awaited community facilities Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:09:14 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9593 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/exciting-project-to-improve-country-park/ New custodians of Fosse Meadows aim to boost biodiversity Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:29:00 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9595 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/unauthorised-activity-on-sycamore-street/ Blaby District Council is liaising with the landowners following planning breaches Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:16:27 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9600 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/former-landfill-site-works-complete/ Gas mitigation has been installed as part of longer term rewilding plans Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:01:01 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9601 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/major-changes-to-waste-collection-services/ Bin collections are changing - including the launch of weekly food waste recycling collections Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:41:40 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9618 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/local-government-reorganisation-boundary-update/ Leicester City boundaries should not change during local government reorganisation say council leaders. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:05:24 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9626 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/duchess-of-kent/ Blaby District Council sends condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of the Duchess of Kent. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:16:40 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9633 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/views-sought-on-air-quality-action-plan/ A public consultation has launched on an updated blueprint for tackling air pollution Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:06:07 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9640 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/sycamore-street-planning-application-update/ A retrospective planning proposal is now live, launching a 21 day consultation period Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:17:55 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9642 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/enderby-hub-plans-revealed/ Detailed plans have been submitted for a flagship logistics hub in Enderby Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:44:07 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9648 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/going-green-at-the-depot/ Funding has been approved for EV charging at the depot in Whetstone Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:22:02 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9655 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/dog-control-order-extended/ Consultation saw overwhelming support for the Public Spaces Protection Order Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:53:27 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9661 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/oak-road-planning-appeal/ The Planning Inspectorate has concluded a four-day appeal into the refusal of a planning application for homes at Oak Road, Littlethorpe Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:22:51 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9667 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/latest-job-and-skills-fair/ A new workshop aimed at improving job-hunting skills will feature Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:09:16 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9668 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/solar-panels-project-complete/ Green energy is driving Enderby Leisure Centre thanks to new solar panels Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:04:46 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9671 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/bmx-track-works/ Heavy machinery will access the area and the track will be levelled Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:06:17 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9688 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/still-going-strong-at-101/ Proving age is just a number, Eileen is among hundreds keeping fit thanks to Active Blaby Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:40:39 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9701 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/meet-the-leader-event-lgr/ An in-person event to understand more about a draft proposal for the future shape of local government in Leicestershire is being run on Tuesday 21 October. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:41:15 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9703 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/our-community-awards-are-back/ We’re launching our annual search for the selfless, unsung heroes who go that extra mile to make a real difference in their community. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:49:03 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9693 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/october-lgr-draft-proposal-published/ A draft plan to reorganise councils, accelerate devolution and unlock economic growth across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been published today.  Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:14 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9706 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/response-to-leicester-city-s-council-reorganisation-proposal/ The Leader of Blaby District Council has issued a statement in response to Leicester City Council's Report on Local Government Reorganisation across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:38:27 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9721 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/council-group-leaders-united-in-support-of-ncs-proposal/ Blaby District Council political leaders back North, City, South bid Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:33:30 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9735 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/community-safety-boost/ Video doorbells, light timers and reflective cycle packs are among the items making a difference to residents Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:33:11 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9738 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/council-supports-white-ribbon-campaign/ Events and action will support the campaign to end male violence against women and girls Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:42:50 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9759 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/sycamore-street-change-of-use-rejected/ A retrospective planning application for a residential caravan pitch on the edge of Bouskell Park has been refused Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:40:10 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9763 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/bring-on-the-festive-cheer/ Join in all the festive fun across Blaby District as we mark soaring tourism success Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:55:11 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9773 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/lgr-final-submission/ Eight Leicestershire and Rutland councils have worked together to submit a bold vision for future council structures. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:45:48 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9765 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/enforcement-action-at-sycamore-street/ Applicants who carried out unauthorised work near Bouskell Park ordered to reinstate land Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:04:48 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9782 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/time-is-running-out-to-vote/ Help crown the Community Group of the Year by voting for your favourite Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:17:22 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9787 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/recipe-cards-cook-up-dinner-delights/ Cookbook friends whip up recipe inspiration for Community Fridge Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:38:02 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9786 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/seasonal-recycling-tips/ Once the Christmas celebrations are over – what can be recycled, and what should just go in the bin?  Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:01:57 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9182 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/green-light-on-affordable-homes/ A scheme delivering 100% social rent and shared ownership homes has been approved Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:52:40 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9795 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/sapcote-quarry-site-appeal-dismissed/ A government planning inspector has rejected a bid to continue using the land for vehicle storage Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:52:46 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9803 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/taxi-checks-hailed-a-success/ Joint pre-Christmas taxi inspections with City of Wolverhampton Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:39:34 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9820 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/appeals-lodged-over-sycamore-street-site/ Occupants fight retrospective planning permission refusal and enforcement notice Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:42:13 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9827 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/sign-up-for-garden-waste-collections/ Subscriptions are now open for our garden waste collection service 2026-27 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:32:28 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9831 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/gearing-up-for-food-waste-collections/ Sign up to our alerts to find out when your food waste caddy pack is being delivered Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:21:16 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9836 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/re-signing-armed-forces-covenant/ A pledge to continue supporting our armed forces has been signed by leader of Blaby District Council and local MPs. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:14:41 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9846 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/appeal-date-for-sycamore-street-site/ A government Planning Inspector will review the Council's decision to refuse a retrospective planning application and issue an enforcement notice Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:06:03 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9850 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/have-your-say-on-budget-proposals/ A consultation has launched on Blaby District Council's budget proposals for 2026-27 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:26:22 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9853 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/tackling-homelessness-challenges/ New temporary accommodation will be used for those on the housing register and rough sleepers Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:07:15 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9861 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/lottery-anniversary-special/ Boost for players and good causes as lottery celebrates raising nearly £250,000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:10:01 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9856 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/village-homes-appeal-rejected/ A government planning inspector has upheld Blaby District Council's decision to refuse a housing scheme in Sharnford Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:14:01 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9864 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/unsung-heroes-are-honoured/ Our Blaby District Council Community Awards winners for 2025 have been crowned Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:23:44 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9868 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/lgr-government-consultation-live/ The Government is seeking views on three different proposals to reorganise the existing 10 councils into a smaller number of unitary councils which would each deliver all services. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:16:35 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9873 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/golf-centre-housing-bid-rejection-appealed/ Developers are asking a government Planning Inspector to overturn the original refusal Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:42:02 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9878 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/design-approved-for-logistics-complex/ Detailed plans for a warehousing and business hub in Enderby have been given the green light Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:59:48 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9881 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/council-tax-premiums-rise-for-empty-and-second-homes/ Charges will increase in a bid to bring vacant properties back into use Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:51:39 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9886 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/filling-station-hours-extension-appeal-rejected/ Asda have failed to overturn refusal for 24-hour operations at a local garage Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:24:31 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9889 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/budget-and-council-tax-approved-for-2026-27/ Blaby District Council's portion of the Council Tax bill has been set Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:01:00 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9891