Latest news from Charnwood Borough Council 

Coronavirus business support grants

We are distributing two grants to help local businesses through these difficult times thanks to government funding. One grant is for £10,000 and the other is for either £10,000 or £25,000 (depending on your rateable value). We have launched an online form so businesses can register for a grant. If you qualify, payments can be made within 10 working days.

Please visit our website for more information and apply as soon as possible.

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Bank Holiday weekend changes

There are a number of services affected by the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Please visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/bankholiday for the full breakdown, which includes contact details for out of hours services.

Cross-party message urges people to follow the social distancing guidelines

Councillors representing all political parties on Charnwood Borough Council have issued a joint statement over the coronavirus pandemic with a plea for people to follow the social distancing guidelines and help save lives.

The leaders of the Conservative and Labour groups, and the Council’s Green and Independent councillors have also jointly thanked all NHS staff and key workers for their dedication and commitment to supporting people during these difficult times.

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Charnwood Community Action

The Council has launched Charnwood Community Action, in partnership with John Storer Charnwood and other voluntary sector organisations in the borough. This campaign will help support, advise and guide and coordinate groups and people who are volunteering to help others in the borough during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Council will also be working with County Council on the coordinated efforts to help vulnerable residents in Leicestershire.

Visit the website to find an abundance of information on what your community is doing to help, and how you can get involved.

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One Prepared website launches

Bringing together communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to support the most vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic, the ONE Prepared website is where you’ll be able to find your official local support network for direct help, or you can offer to volunteer to help your local community group.

The website brings together official information from the NHS, local councils, businesses and the emergency services, and supports community action groups across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Simply enter your postcode to find your local community groups, get advice specific to your area and volunteering opportunities.

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VE Day events cancelled

Events due to take place in Loughborough to mark the 75^th anniversary of VE Day have been cancelled.

The borough council had started to plan a programme of events which would take place in the town centre on Friday May 8 to mark 75 years since the end of World War Two.

However in line with national government guidance, the Council has decided to cancel the events.

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