News
September 2024
Monday, 30 September 2024
Oadby & Wigston volunteers to be celebrated in special 50th anniversary event
Nominations are now open to recognise local volunteer heroes in Oadby & Wigston!
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Discover volunteering opportunities in Oadby & Wigston!
Join Voluntary Action Leicestershire from 12pm - 2pm on Wednesday 16 October at Oadby Baptist Churc
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Could you be eligible for pension credit and other support?
Did you know that if you are of State Pension age and eligible for Pension Credit, you could receive extra support for heating costs such as the Winter Fuel Payment, the Warm Home Discount Scheme and Cold Weather Payments?
Monday, 16 September 2024
Council hosts election in local school to encourage the next generation of voters
Pupils, parents and teachers at Little Hill Primary School, Wigston, have taken to the polls in a special mock election organised by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC).
Monday, 16 September 2024
Re-dedication of the Oadby & Wigston Remembrance Room
On Saturday 14 September we held a service at Wigston Cemetery to re-dedicate the Oadby & Wigston Remembrance Room.
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Colourful new mural brightens up Bell Street in Wigston
A new mural has been unveiled in Wigston town centre, transforming a vandalised wall into a work of art.
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Council comment on privately owned green space in the borough
The council is aware of local speculation about sales listings that have appeared for some privately owned open space in the borough, and has made the following statement to help keep residents informed:
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Public invited to re-dedication of Oadby & Wigston Remembrance Room
Members of the public are invited on Saturday 14 September for the Re-dedication of the Oadby & Wigston Remembrance Room.
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Congratulations to Oadby & Wigston's baking champion!
A massive congratulations to our baking champion, Becky Prettyman, who won our baking contest
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Oadby food festival celebrates success after showing off borough’s rich culinary offer
Oadby welcomed hundreds of visitors to its first food festival on Saturday.
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Wigston Cemetery vandalism condemned
Criminal damage caused at Wigston Cemetery over the weekend has been condemned
August 2024
Friday, 23 August 2024
Oadby Food Festival to showcase borough’s rich international food offering and celebrate local community
A brand-new food festival is coming to Leicestershire on Saturday 31 August, bringing exciting local food vendors and entertainment to The Parade, Oadby.
Thursday, 22 August 2024
Enter your best bakes into our competition at the Oadby Food Festival!
Enter our baking competition on Saturday 31 August as part of our Oadby Food Festival for the chance to win some amazing prizes from local businesses!
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Come along to the Oadby Food Festival!
Join us on The Parade on Saturday 31 August to discover the fabulous food and drink our borough has to offer and enjoy a day of entertainment!
Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Meet the u3a in Oadby
Learn more about the 40 groups they have on offer for members!
Wednesday, 7 August 2024
AccessAble accessibility guides for Oadby & Wigston
Find detailed accessibility information for venues in Oadby & Wigston.
Monday, 5 August 2024
New Brocks Hill play area opens at family-favourite country park
A brand new play area for children has opened in time for the summer holidays at Brocks Hill Country Park. The Green Flag Award-winning Oadby park is already popular with families but has now been improved further following investment from Oadby..
Friday, 2 August 2024
Oadby & Wigston parks recognised among country’s best after scooping 17th Green Flag Awards
Oadby’s Brocks Hill Country Park and Wigston’s Peace Memorial Park have both achieved the prestigious Green Flag Award for the 17th consecutive year.
July 2024
Thursday, 25 July 2024
Come along to the Botanic Garden Festival!
On Sunday 1 September at the University of Leicester's Botanic Garden
Thursday, 25 July 2024
Making a Space for Nature - resident workshop in Wigston
Join the county council's Making a Space for Nature team on Thursday 1 August, 10am-12pm at Wigston Fields Community Centre, 242 Leicester Rd, Wigston LE18 1HQ, for a residents' workshop to capture your ideas on what people and..
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
We're bringing the youth bus to South Wigston!
Every Thursday this summer holiday!
Friday, 12 July 2024
Join us for Olympics in the Park!
Join us for a Saturday of sport at Blaby Road Park, South Wigston, on 10 August!
June 2024
Monday, 24 June 2024
Solar Together is back for Oadby & Wigston residents!
By joining the scheme, property owners can get a competitive price on high-quality solar panels and installations from a vetted provider
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Armed Forces Flag Raising
On Monday 24 June we will be holding our annual flag raising ceremony at Brocks Hill Country Park, Oadby, to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
Monday, 10 June 2024
Carer's Week 2024
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
May 2024
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Come along for a family fun day in South Wigston!
We are delighted to be working with CEL Sports to help fund a family fun day on Saturday 22 June
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
New mayor appointed as community leader is recognised for contributions to the borough
Councillor Clare Kozlowski was elected to the position during a Mayor Making ceremony at the council’s Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
As You Like It and Errol's Garden are coming to the Botanic Garden
Outdoor performances are taking place in Oadby's Botanic Garden this summer
Monday, 20 May 2024
A new play area for Brocks Hill!
Work to install a new junior play area is starting this week at Brocks Hill Country Park in Oadby.
Friday, 17 May 2024
Medieval fair headlines St Wistan’s Day celebrations in Wigston
Re-enactments, an encounter with an Anglo-Saxon fletcher, performances from Morris dancers and a Punch & Judy show will all feature at a fun-filled medieval fair in Wigston.
Friday, 17 May 2024
The fair is coming to South Wigston!
Bring your family or friends and head down to Blaby Road Park, South Wigston, on bank holiday weekend to enjoy all the fun of the fair from Friday 24 to Monday 27 May!
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
New scheme to help residents reduce energy bills and install energy-efficient measures
*Shared in partnership with Leicestershire County Council Hundreds of households across Leicestershire could benefit from tailored help and advice about energy efficiency improvements, and how to access grants and funding to pay for their..
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Open-air Shakespeare and more planned for summer events at Oadby oasis
The University of Leicester has revealed the annual summer events programme at the Botanic Garden, in Oadby.
April 2024
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Free patient transport for Covid-19 vaccinations
To help people who are unable to travel to a vaccination clinic, a free patient transport service is now available.
Friday, 19 April 2024
Come along to the Wigston Framework Knitters Museum craft fair!
From 10am - 4pm on Saturday 27 April.
Thursday, 18 April 2024
Beacon lighting to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day in Oadby & Wigston
Commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at a special country park event.
Friday, 5 April 2024
Armed Forces Breakfast - Saturday 4 May
All veterans and serving personnel in Oadby & Wigston are invited to enjoy a free breakfast on Saturday 4 May from 11am – 2pm, hosted by Oadby & Wigston Borough Veteran Support.
Thursday, 4 April 2024
Menphys awarded top prize in borough’s Easter shop front competition
Menphys in Wigston has been revealed as the winner of the Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) Easter Shop Front Competition.
Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Public drop-ins planned as borough council opens consultation on new Local Plan
A series of information drop-ins are being planned to help people in the Borough of Oadby & Wigston make informed comments on the borough’s emerging new Local Plan.
Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Have your say and help us make space for nature
People are being asked for their priorities to help shape an ambitious new nature strategy for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
March 2024
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Website launches to bring Joy to people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Joy, a free health and wellbeing support website, is set to be launched this Easter (Friday 29 March) to support people living and working in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR). Funded by the local NHS, Joy combines services provided by..
Monday, 25 March 2024
Wigston Pool to get carbon footprint boost thanks to solar panels
The council has secured £184,000 of funding to install solar panels on the roof of Wigston Pool and Fitness Centre through the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF).
Thursday, 21 March 2024
Join the Great Egg-Scape this Easter!
Are you looking for a fun and free activity for the family this Easter holiday? The Great Egg-Scape trail has arrived in South Wigston, Wigston and Oadby - you just need your smartphone to go on a virtual adventure! Scan the QR codes which you can..
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Local u3as unite
Oadby & Wigston u3a is joining with neighbouring Great Glen u3a on 1 April
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Taste the Place this Easter Holiday!
Looking for something to do this Easter? Why not explore Oadby & Wigston's food and drink highlights, or pick up a picnic from some of our local businesses?!
Thursday, 14 March 2024
Congratulations to the Elliott Hall Volunteer Award winners!
On Sunday 10 March the High Sheriff of Leicestershire Mrs Henrietta Chubb JP visited Elliott Hall in South Wigston to present the High Sheriff award to both Carl Walter and Rob Elliott for the outstanding contribution they have made to the community..
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Celebrate heritage at the University of Leicester!
The University of Leicester are hosting a Heritage Hub event on their campus on Saturday 23 March.
Thursday, 7 March 2024
Council steps in to ensure abandoned eyesore is turned into high quality new homes
The Hat & Cap Factory is just one of the empty buildings in the borough that OWBC has brought back into use, something the council is raising awareness of during national Empty Homes Week (4-11 March)