News
February 2021
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
Find out about the Government's Roadmap out of lockdown
A summary of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown.
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Taking Action on Employment and Skills - Webinar
Join Business in the Community’s East Midlands Leadership Board from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Friday 26th February for a webinar event to discuss the challenges faced in the East Midlands and the action your business can take to support those most..
Monday, 15 February 2021
Electric Vehicle Charging Points to be Installed Across Oadby & Wigston
Charging points for electric vehicles to be installed across Borough of Oadby and Wigston As part of its commitment to cut carbon emissions, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council will start the roll-out of 100% renewable energy electric vehicle charge..
Sunday, 14 February 2021
Police name man who died in Wigston
A man who died in an address in Wigston has been named by detectives.
Friday, 12 February 2021
Police have arrested a woman following the death of a man in Wigston.
Officers were called to an address in Kingston Avenue at around 8.52pm yesterday (Thursday 11 February) where a man in his 30s was found with a stab wound injury. Colleagues from East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene and the man was..
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Time of Connections - Free Activities
Connecting with others during the Covid pandemic has been difficult, and it's easy to feel isolated and lonely.
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Refuse and Recycling Collections Suspended Due to Ice (9 February)
Our refuse and recycling crews attempted collections this morning, but due to icy conditions we have suspended the collection services.
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Council Awarded Prestigious Customer Service Excellence Standard
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council has been awarded the prestigious Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard.
Tuesday, 2 February 2021
BREXIT Transition Hub
Businesses can find out which rules affect them and get personalised and prioritised actions for their business by using the Brexit Checker Tool.
Tuesday, 2 February 2021
Avian flu in Leicestershire
Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease that mainly affects wild and captive birds such as poultry and game birds.
Monday, 1 February 2021
Open Letter from Mike Sandys LCC
An open letter to residents of Oadby and Wigston from Mike Sandys at Leicestershire County Council.
January 2021
Thursday, 28 January 2021
Changes to Garden Waste fees for 2021
Find out the new fees for Garden Waste for 2021.
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
Coronavirus Vaccination Webinar - What You Need to Know
The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland have released the following information about a webinar that is taking place on Thursday January 28, 2021 from 7-8pm.
Monday, 25 January 2021
OWBC Awarded £88,000 of Community Champion Fund
The Government has released £23.75m funding for councils and voluntary groups to 60 Councils to help support how they can give advice and boost take up for the COVID-19 vaccine within the Community.
Monday, 25 January 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day Virtual Event
Our Holocaust Memorial Day virtual event takes place on Wednesday 27 January 2021 and will begin at 5:00pm via our social media channels. Details will be published on our website so that residents will be able to view all of the videos that are part..
Monday, 25 January 2021
Bin Collection Disruption - 25 January 2021
Due to adverse weather conditions we have decided to suspend all refuse, recycling and garden waste collections today. This is due to the safety of the general public and our crews.
Friday, 22 January 2021
Open Letter from Leader of The Council - COVID19 Response
Open letter from Leader of The Council, Councillor John Boyce regarding the Councils response to COVID 19.
Thursday, 21 January 2021
Virtual Business Breakfast Meeting - with OWBC
This is a great webinar to gain a better understanding of some of the major themes affecting businesses at the moment: An update since exiting the EU, continued effects of the pandemic, supporting the town centre, local businesses and retailers..
Tuesday, 19 January 2021
Residents Urged to prepare for Flooding
People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are encouraged to make sure they’re flood-ready, following a Met Office forecast for heavy rain this week.
Thursday, 14 January 2021
Flood Alert: River Sence in Leicestershire
Flooding is possible for: River Sence and tributaries from Billesdon to the River Soar at Glen Parva.
Friday, 8 January 2021
Cllr John Boyce, speaks on BBC Radio Leicester
Listen to Leader of the Council, John Boyce as he is interviewed by Ady Dayman from BBC Radio Leicester.
Thursday, 7 January 2021
Community Transport Continue to Support Residents
The Community Transport team are continuing to support as many people as possible across Oadby & Wigston in these challenging times.
Monday, 4 January 2021
New Lockdown Guidelines - Effective 4 January 2021
New Guidance on National Lockdown - Oadby and Wigston Borough Council - These new guidelines should followed immediately (4 January 2021). This supercedes all other guidance.
Monday, 4 January 2021
Community testing to start in Wigston
Community testing for Covid 19 is getting underway in Leicestershire, with Wigston Fields being the first area to take part.
December 2020
Wednesday, 30 December 2020
THE BOROUGH OF OADBY AND WIGSTON MOVE INTO TIER 4
The Borough of Oadby and Wigston move into Tier 4 with effect from 00:01 Thursday 31 December 2020.
Tuesday, 22 December 2020
Revision of Taxi Licensing Policies 2021
Revision of Taxi Licensing Policies 2021.
Monday, 21 December 2020
COVID Testing Stations - Opening TImes over Christmas
Details of testing site schedule.
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Covid Vaccination Gets the Go Ahead in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Covid Vaccination Gets the Go Ahead in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Last Few Days to Take Part in the Building Better Hospitals Consultation
The clock’s ticking for people who want to have their say on £450 million proposals to transform acute hospital and maternity services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Friday, 11 December 2020
Making a Christmas Bubble with Friends and Family
The festive period is an important time for many people of all faiths and none who come together over the holidays. The UK Government and Devolved Administrations recognise that people will want to be with their friends and family over Christmas,..
Thursday, 10 December 2020
Responsible Debt
Information around managing your money and support for those struggling with debt.
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
‘Kickstart’ Placements for the Young Unemployed
Hundreds of small businesses to provide ‘Kickstart’ placements to young unemployed.
Thursday, 3 December 2020
Selective Licensing Deadline Extended to 7th December
Thank you to the landlords and Estate agents who have submitted their applications prior to the 30th November deadline. A final extension will be applied with a deadline of 7th December 2020 now in place.
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Virtual Annual Award Ceremony
Join the OWBC Annual Award Ceremony virtually.
November 2020
Thursday, 26 November 2020
Electric Vehicle Charging Points - Consultation goes live 30 November
Consultation will run from mid-day Monday, 30 November 2020 - mid-day Friday 8 January 2021 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council would like to hear your views on the provision of electric vehicle charging points throughout the Borough.
Friday, 20 November 2020
Reindeer Colouring Competition
Join our reindeer colouring competition to get into the festive spirit.
Friday, 20 November 2020
Additional Restrictions Grant Now Available
Additional Restrictions Grant The Additional Restrictions Grant was announced on 31 October 2020 to enable Local Authorities to support businesses in their areas under Local Covid Alert Level Very High (LCAL 3) or national restrictions and to..
Friday, 20 November 2020
Key Figures Unite to Call for Big Effort to Beat Virus
Senior council, health and police figures across the city and county have today (Friday, 20th November) made an unprecedented commitment to work together to drive down infection rates in the final days of the second coronavirus lockdown.
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Pay at Any Time of Day!
You can pay for any of the things listed below at any time of day.
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
Call to Unite in Last Fortnight of Lockdown
A press release has been issued by Leicestershire County Council to share the story of a Leicestershire covid-19 survivor.
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
New Payment System to be Introduced on 18 November
The Council is moving its payment system to a new, more user friendly platform.
Monday, 16 November 2020
Concern That Pandemic is Distracting From Crucial EU Exit Preparations
Businesses urged to get ready for end of EU transition on 1 January.
Friday, 13 November 2020
Business Support Local Restrictions Support Grant
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) (LRSG) payments will begin to eligible businesses by Wednesday 18 November. You may be asked to fill in some additional information to ensure accurate payment. Please continue to visit our website and..
Friday, 13 November 2020
New Sandhurst Street Car Park Testing Centre
There is a new walk-through test centre in Sandhurst Street car park, Oadby (LE2 5AR).
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Armistice Day Virtual Celebrations
Details of the virtual celebrations for Armistice Day.
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Councils Can Campaign
#CouncilsCan Day is an online campaign to highlight the critical work of local government, especially this year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Monday, 9 November 2020
Interfaith Week 2020 - Virtual Messages
Virtual messages from faith groups to celebrate interfaith week 2020.