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September 2023

Friday, 29 September 2023

Free town centre parking to support Christmas events in Oadby & Wigston

Families planning to celebrate to enjoy Christmas and light switch on events in Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston this festive season will benefit from free parking.

Friday, 29 September 2023

Householders save with Solar Together scheme

Householders across Leicestershire have saved thousands of pounds on solar panels thanks to the latest round of a group buying initiative. The Solar Together 22 Scheme saw 460 total installations across the county. The price achieved for a typical..

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Voluntary roles available at HMP Fosse Way and HMP Leicester

*Shared in partnership with HMP Fosse Way and HMP Leicester Are you looking for a career change but lack the relevant work experience? Or are you searching for ways to meet new people and fill your time? Maybe you’re looking for ways to increase..

Friday, 22 September 2023

Another year, another Gold Award at East Midlands in Bloom!

Oadby & Wigston has been awarded its thirteenth consecutive 'Gold Award' at this year's East Midlands in Bloom competition!

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Free transport offer for autumn flu and Covid-19 vaccinations

People who are aged 65 and over and others who are eligible can now get their autumn flu and covid-19 vaccines

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Congratulations to Leicestershire County Cricket Club on cup victory

All at Oadby & Wigston Borough Council would like to congratulate Leicestershire County Cricket Club for their historic victory in the One Day cup final against Hampshire on Saturday. It's excellent news to have the silveware heading back to..

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Oadby & Wigston gets connected with free Wi-Fi

Visitors to South Wigston, Wigston and Oadby town centres can now get online with free public Wi-Fi.

Friday, 15 September 2023

Councils join forces to tackle littering

The Leicestershire Waste Partnership has launched an awareness-raising campaign to stamp out littering. The ‘It’s All Littering’ campaign is supported by Leicestershire councils that are part of the partnership. On behalf of the partnership,..

Friday, 8 September 2023

Substantial university investment will see estate improvements in Oadby

*Shared on behalf of the University of Leicester The University of Leicester is set to invest millions of pounds to enhance its estate in Oadby. Proposed changes in the estate form part of the University’s 10-year masterplan which looks at a..

Thursday, 7 September 2023

Basketball programme setting young people in South Wigston up for a positive future

A basketball programme in South Wigston for young people at risk of being involved in anti-social behaviour has been extended due to its success.

Monday, 4 September 2023

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