March 2022

Thursday, 31 March 2022

Anti-social neighbour removed thanks to closure order

A Closure Order has been granted for a house at Station Street, South Wigston after neighbours raised repeated concerns about the persistent anti-social behaviour relating to the property and the tenant.

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Electric Vehicle Charge Points to be installed in South Wigston

15 Electric Vehicle Charge Points are to be installed by the Council and partner organisation EB Ltd at the southern end of Countesthorpe Road Car Park in South Wigston. These are the first to be installed in South Wigston, and once in place the..

Friday, 25 March 2022

Spring Covid-19 booster vaccines available to people aged 75 and over

*Shared in partnership with the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Groups From 21 March 2022, people who are most at risk from Covid will be offered a spring booster vaccine. People aged 75 years and over, older people in..

Thursday, 24 March 2022

Rising sports stars urged to apply for sponsorship scheme fronted by Olympians

*Shared in partnership with Everyone Active Up-and-coming athletes in Oadby and Wigston are being given the chance to become ‘Sporting Champions’ and gain much-needed support as part of a sports talent development scheme. Everyone Active’s..

Thursday, 24 March 2022

Planning application submitted for cost-saving and green-friendly Brocks Hill council office move

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) has submitted a planning application for its innovative plans to move its primary offices to Brocks Hill Country Park. The council announced in November that Bushloe House, the borough council’s current..

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Brief closure of Frederick Street Car Park, Wigston - w/c 21 March

Please see the following details regarding a brief closure of Frederick Street Car Park, Wigston:

Friday, 11 March 2022

Pop up vaccinations - Wigston Fire Station, 18-20 March

Residents can get their first, second or third dose of the Covid-19 vaccination at a pop up centre in Wigston. The drop-in site will be at Wigston Fire and Rescue Station from 18 to 20 March, 9am to 5pm. No appointment is needed.

Wednesday, 9 March 2022

Mobile phone law changing for drivers

*Shared in partnership with Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership (LLRRSP)* The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership (LLRRSP) is reminding drivers that updated mobile phone laws will come into force..

Wednesday, 9 March 2022

Mayor's Civic Service

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council’s annual Civic Service hosted by the Mayor, Councillor Lily Kaufman, took place on Sunday 6 March.

Wednesday, 9 March 2022

Have a question about council tax billing?

Council tax bills will begin arriving in the post this week. Have a question or need support? Jon - our revenues & benefits manager - recommends checking our FAQs first as we expect phone lines to be very busy. Thank you

Tuesday, 8 March 2022

Invasion of Ukraine – Open letter to the people of Oadby & Wigston

Invasion of Ukraine – Open letter to the people of Oadby & Wigston Oadby & Wigston stands in solidarity with Ukraine and is committed to being ready to help in any way we can in the coming weeks and months as this barbaric invasion..

Tuesday, 8 March 2022

Sign up for Direct Debit to speed up £150 rebate

Oadby and Wigston residents are being urged to sign up for direct debit to help speed up the payment of a £150 rebate to homes in bands A to D for help towards energy bills.

Monday, 7 March 2022

Ukrainian flag raised at Peace Memorial Park

The Ukrainian flag has been raised at Peace Memorial Park in Wigston today, to show solidarity and support to the people of Ukraine.

Monday, 7 March 2022

East Midlands Airport community survey

East Midlands Airport has commissioned Simply Sustainable to provide independent liaison with its stakeholders to understand what you think about its business, place in your community and how well it engages with you. The responses received will help..

Friday, 4 March 2022

Borough council lands Customer Excellence Award

The high quality of Oadby & Wigston Borough Council’s (OWBC) customer service has seen the authority achieve the nationally-recognised Customer Service Excellence Award.

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Pop-up vaccination clinic coming to Oadby

This weekend there will be a pop-up vaccination clinic taking place at Lidl, Oadby, 36 Harborough Rd, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4LA.