Conservative Group Deputy Leader and Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance & Investments - Charnwood Borough Council
Cllr Paul Baines is Ward Member for Anstey, for Charnwood Borough Council, and Mayor of Charnwood for 2021-2022. He was elected first in December 2018 in a council by-election, then again 6 months later in May 2019!
Local Government ReorganisationThe Government has confirmed that it has accepted the Leicester City Council proposal and so from April 2028 there will be two unitary councils to deliver all services to residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.Those councils will be:·  
Charnwood Community HeroesCharnwood Community Heroes returns for 2026.The awards shine a spotlight on the incredible efforts of residents who go the extra mile to support their communities.
Sheltered Housing, Martin CourtThe Labour-led Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to dispose of five sheltered housing schemes across the borough, including Martin Court.While the administration argues that this decision is necessary due to ageing buildings, high vacancy rates, and financia
The new crossing installation on Cropston Road, Anstey, is all complete.It is fully operational and we have seen the crossing being used already.Charnwood’s Leisure CentresCharnwood Borough Council leisure centres operator, Fusion Lifestyle, has entered administration.
CROPSTON ROAD AND KING WILLIAMS WAY PARISH OF ANSTEY CHARNWOOD BOROUGH PROPOSED NO WAITING AT ANY TIME STATEMENT OF REASONS Leicestershire County Council proposes to implement no waiting at any time restrictions on Cropston Road and King Williams Way, Anstey as shown in plan TM5210/T1/1/CONSULT
Budget UpdateCharnwood Borough Council approved its budget for 2026/27 at a meeting on Monday, 23 February 2026. The Cabinet proposed a 2.5% increase in Council Tax for 2026/27.
Local Government ReorganisationThe government consultation has been launched, offering residents the chance to comment on plans to reshape local government.
Happy New Year, welcome to 2026Consultation on draft Council BudgetA consultation was launched, just before Christmas, on Charnwood Borough Council’s draft budget for 2026/27.Unfortunately, due to the timing of publication and delivery of this edition, the consultation is likely to have closed by th
It’s Christmas!Christmas Lights Switch-on in Loughborough will be on Friday, 28 November.Starting at 4pm, the Market Place will host a wide range of stalls, food and drink stands and fairground rides, and a host of talented performers will be appearing on the main stage to entertain the crowd.There
