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 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:41:55 +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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/new-grant-will-boost-small-businesses/ Blaby District Council is expanding its backing for micro enterprises Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:05:02 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9917 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/get-on-your-bike-to-see-the-district/ New cycle routes offer a sustainable way to enjoy the area's attractions Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:29:56 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9928 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/never-bin-batteries/ A fire in a recycling waste lorry has prompted reminders on the dangers of binning batteries Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:32:33 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9951 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/local-plan-timeline-2026/ An update on the timetable for the Blaby District Local Plan, which will guide development across the district until 2042. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:01:25 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9956 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/community-fridge-handover/ A successful food waste prevention project is now in the hands of Glen Parva Parish Council Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:16:24 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9962 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/leaking-pipe-woes-solved-by-lightbulb-service/ Home Support Grant helps pensioners fix plumbing problem Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:54:36 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9972 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/sycamore-street-site-planning-appeal/ A government inspector will hear an appeal against refusal of planning permission and subsequent enforcement notice for development on land next to Bouskell Park, Blaby village Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:01:48 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9974 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/lottery-records-tumble/ Record funds raised and record prizes awarded during eighth anniversary Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:09:31 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9979 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/micro-business-grant-scheme-launches/ New funding stream will boost small enterprises Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:28:52 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9992 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/community-grants-scheme-open/ Applications are invited for the first round of our 2026-27 grants Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:17:41 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9996 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/planning-appeal-dates/ Inquiry into refusal of planning permission for homes on Blaby Golf Centre Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:22:27 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/9998 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/outgoing-chair-awards-funds-to-loros/ Councillor Roy Denney has presented a cheque for £3,300 to LOROS Wed, 13 May 2026 11:31:29 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10007 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/landlord-forum/ An in-person landlord forum will be held in June to advise landlords of legal changes and updates in the sector. Wed, 27 May 2026 09:29:40 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10019 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/new-biodiversity-report/ Actions at parks and nature areas are giving a helping hand to flora and fauna Wed, 27 May 2026 14:12:34 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10021 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/sycamore-street-approved/ Temporary planning permission for caravans on Sycamore Street in Blaby village has been granted by a government inspector. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:59:21 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10025 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/ground-investigation-works/ Survey activity planned for Council-owned land in Stoney Stanton Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:41:02 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10035 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/specialist-childrens-services/ Making a difference to the lives of children and young people Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:28:26 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10039 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/new-local-plan-goes-to-full-council/ Councillors will debate the final draft version of the new Local Plan on 30 June Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:35:17 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10042 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/get-a-free-tree/ Give nature a helping hand and take advantage of our Big Tree Giveaway Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:03:47 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10046 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/new-powers-to-protect-tenants/ Renters Rights Act brings fresh authority to issue fines for legislation breaches Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:26:32 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10059 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/district-votes-to-consult-on-blueprint-for-growth/ A consultation on the final draft version of the Blaby District Local Plan will go ahead in July following a Council vote. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:51:37 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10063 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/promoting-respect-in-politics/ Councillors sign a civility pledge to reinforce the Debate not Hate message Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:47:31 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10060 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/new-custodians-for-popular-parks/ Approval for transfer of green spaces to Braunstone Town Council Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:57:51 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10077 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/closure-for-blaby-premises-remains-in-place/ The existing closure notice will remain in force pending a further hearing. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:14:12 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10083 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/more-than-100-000-allocated-to-improve-local-communities/ Councillors can now apply for funds to make a direct difference in their wards Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:53:49 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10084 https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-awards/news/blaby-golf-centre-appeal-allowed/ A government planning inspector has given the green light for 200 homes to be built on Blaby Golf Centre Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:54:55 +0100 http://www.blaby.gov.uk/10099