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February 2025
Fri 21 February, 2025
Putting communities at the heart of future local government services
A joint statement on the preferred model for new local government structures
Thu 20 February, 2025
No collaboration - our residents deserve better, say the leaders of district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council
Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have issued a joint statement following the announcement by Leicestershire County Council that it is unilaterally continuing with its proposal to create a..
Thu 20 February, 2025
Planning Inspectorate upholds council decision not to grant planning permission for lorry park on site of former nightclub
North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has won an appeal against its decision not to grant planning permission for a lorry park on the site of the former Stardust nightclub on Beveridge Lane, Coalville.
Fri 14 February, 2025
Roadshow returns connecting the community to local health and wellbeing services
For those seeking a fun, informative and inspiring way to start 2025, North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) Health and Wellbeing Roadshow 2025 will be arriving at Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre on Friday 21 February from 12pm..
Wed 5 February, 2025
Joint statement by leaders of the district and borough councils in Leicestershire
Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire have issued a statement following the Government’s confirmation that the county council elections in Leicestershire will go ahead in May and the area is not part of the English..
January 2025
Wed 29 January, 2025
Cabinet approves additional funding for Moira Furnace repairs
North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is set to press on with a project to repair Moira Furnace following the allocation of additional funding.
Wed 29 January, 2025
Balanced NWLDC budget recommended for approval in February
North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) budget proposing a 2.5% increase in council tax and more than £9.5 million worth of investment will be seen by all councillors for a final decision in February.
Fri 10 January, 2025
Local leaders express serious concerns about the single unitary council proposal for Leicestershire
Leaders from Rutland County Council and the seven 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 January, 2025
Public asked for views on NWLDC budget proposals as the authority works to close a growing funding gap
A consultation will launch next week asking for public opinion on North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) budget proposals for the coming year.
Thu 9 January, 2025
Hard-hitting letter presses Government to release flooding cash
Councils across Leicestershire and Rutland are joining forces to press the Government to release cash to help flood-hit residents.