Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

January 2023

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Business rates list closes soon

Important business rates update - the 2017 non-domestic rating list is closing.

Friday, 27 January 2023

Holocaust Memorial Day

Today we hosted a service at Peace Memorial Park to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Thursday, 26 January 2023

South Wigston Health Centre - Patient Engagement Event

South Wigston Health Centre will be hosting an engagement event on Wednesday 8 February, and have asked us to help spread the word to patients.

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

The funfair is coming to Oadby this half term!

The fair will run from Friday 24 - Sunday 26 February in Sandhurst Street car park.

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Oadby businesses support town’s campaign for Plastic Free status

Two Oadby businesses are leading by example and calling on others to join them in their efforts to create a plastic free community.

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Photo ID is being introduced for local elections in May

For the first time, residents in Oadby & Wigston will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Long-term plan for recycling and waste set to progress

Twelve key pledges for recycling and waste plans in Leicestershire have been set out in a revised partnership strategy to 2050.

Monday, 16 January 2023

Parklands Leisure Centre aims to reduce running shoes sent to landfill with JogOn

Parklands Leisure Centre has joined forces with the JogOn campaign – which is aiming to keep 1million pairs of running shoes out of landfill.

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Borough council secures £1.3m for local investment after agreeing UKSPF Investment Plan with Government

Businesses and communities in Oadby & Wigston are to benefit from £1.3million of new funding secured by the borough council over the next 27 months from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Monday, 9 January 2023

Holocaust Memorial Day Service

All are welcome to attend our Holocaust Memorial Day Service which is taking place on Friday 27 January at Peace Memorial Park, Wigston. The service starts at 12pm, and will last for approximately 30-40 minutes. The service will include a reading..