Consultations launched over proposals for new town and parish councils
Communities are encouraged to take part in consultations on proposals to create a town council for Loughborough and a parish council for Broadnook in the south of the borough.
Charnwood Borough Council has agreed to carry out two community governance reviews to make changes to electoral arrangements in those areas and is now seeking views.
The consultations run from 22 September 2025 to 30 November 2025.
The Council is proposing to create a town council for Loughborough due to the Government’s local government reorganisation plans which will see borough and county councils replaced with new unitary authorities.
Most areas in Charnwood already have town or parish councils, but Loughborough does not. The Council believes that creating a town council would help ensure local people, businesses and communities continue to have a say in how their town is run.
Broadnook Garden Village is being built between Birstall and Rothley, and developers have asked the Council to consider establishing a parish council to represent the new community.
Councillor Jewel Miah, Leader of Charnwood Borough Council, said: "This is an important opportunity for people to help shape the future of local representation in Loughborough and Broadnook.
"Town and parish councils can help give communities a stronger voice and greater influence over local services and decisions. I encourage everyone to take part in the consultations and have their say."
While some services and assets could transfer from the borough council to a new town council, no decisions have been made at this stage. Any future arrangements would be determined later in the process.
Community governance reviews are a statutory process and involve thorough consultation with the public. Following this initial phase of consultation, there will be further consultation next year.
If the reviews conclude new councils should be created, it is anticipated they would come into effect in 2027.
To have your say in the consultations and find out more, please visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/cgr
Paper consultation forms are also being distributed to locations in Loughborough and the Broadnook area. If you require a paper form, please contact the Council’s communications team on 01509 634705.
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