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December 2024

Fri 20 December, 2024

Office space to be created in former public toilets

New office accommodation will be created in Coalville town centre – in a former public toilet building.

Fri 20 December, 2024

Students from Orchard Primary School wheelie excelling in annual Christmas Card competition

Two pupils from Orchard Primary School, in Castle Donington, have been presented with brand new bikes after winning a festive design competition on the theme of road safety.

Wed 18 December, 2024

YMCA wins Chairman’s Choice for Best Dressed Window for second year in a row

Businesses in Coalville have been getting in the festive mood by creating fabulous window displays for North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) Best Dressed Window competition, which has seen YMCA win Chairman’s Choice 2024 for a..

Fri 13 December, 2024

North West Leicestershire Christmas and New Year bin collections

People in North West Leicestershire are being reminded to check their waste collection dates online during the festive season to avoid missing bin collections.

Tue 10 December, 2024

Council set to continue its waste services review following announcement of updated government guidance

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is set to continue its waste services review after the government provided a long-awaited update to the Simpler Recycling legislation, due to take effect from 1 April 2025.

November 2024

Fri 29 November, 2024

Sporting stars shine at annual Let’s Get Moving Awards

A gymnastics finalist, a passionate disabled footballer and a rehabilitation centre that helps cancer survivors were all celebrated at North West Leicestershire’s Let’s Get Moving Awards on Thursday 28 November.

Fri 29 November, 2024

Safety Campaign launched to boost protection over Christmas period

A knife arch to highlight the negative impacts of knife crime, mystery shoppers for underage sales, street wardens patrolling in Ashby and Coalville, licensed premises and security staff inspections are all part of the Celebrate Safely campaign to..

Tue 12 November, 2024

Council presses for clarity on recycling collection laws

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has asked the government for clarity about household recycling collections so that decisions on local recycling containers can be made.

Fri 8 November, 2024

Coalville gears up for a sparkling festive celebration

Coalville is gearing up for a festive extravaganza as the annual Christmas in Coalville celebration returns on Saturday 23 November from 10am to 5pm. Parts of the event have been sponsored by award-winning leisure operator Everyone Active - who run..

October 2024

Tue 29 October, 2024

Changes proposed to council tax in a bid to reduce empty properties

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is proposing changes to council tax discounts and exemptions that could lead to fewer empty homes in the district.