News
January 2021
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.
Friday, 6 November 2020
Remembrance Day Virtual Events
Information about the councils virtual remembrance day events.
Wednesday, 4 November 2020
Residents Reminded to Celebrate Bonfire Night Safely and Considerately
Residents of Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston are being reminded to celebrate bonfire night safely and be considerate of their neighbours this year.
Wednesday, 4 November 2020
Business Support Grant Funding
Information on support grants for businesses that are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday, 2 November 2020
New COVID-19 Guidance from November 5
Following the announcement by the Prime Minister at the weekend, new guidance on the new national restrictions from Thursday November 5 is now available.
October 2020
Thursday, 29 October 2020
Residents Urged to Stay Home this Remembrance Day
Residents of Oadby and Wigston are being asked to stay home on Remembrance Sunday this year and find other ways to honour those who served and sacrificed themselves in the line of duty.
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards
Each year Oadby & Wigston Borough Council seeks to recognise the achievements and positive impact young people have in our community with the Young Citizen of the Year. In addition, we also want to recognise the Citizen of the Year. A person..
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Call to ‘Celebrate Differently’ to Stay Safe
‘Celebrate differently’ to stay safe is the plea from organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland as residents gear up for Halloween, Bonfire Night and Diwali.
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Voluntary & Community Sector COVID-19 Recovery Grant Scheme
The Council is about to introduce a one-off community recovery grant scheme to support local voluntary groups with re-opening costs.
Monday, 26 October 2020
Sport England Launch Return to Play Fund
Sport England have launched a new £16.5 million fund to give additional help to the sport and physical activity sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Saturday, 24 October 2020
Active Champions 2020 - We want your nominations!
We need your help to find the Borough’s 2020 Active Champions! For the past 10 years we have usually held our Oadby and Wigston Sports Awards, each November, to celebrate local people’s achievements in sport, physical activity and..
Thursday, 22 October 2020
Celebrate Safely This Halloween
People across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland are being reminded to celebrate safely this Halloween to limit exposure and slow the spread of coronavirus.
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
Protect Loved Ones From Scams
Friends Against Scams (FAS) is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering people to take a stand against scams.
Friday, 16 October 2020
New ‘It’s down to us’ campaign launched to control virus
New ‘It’s down to us’ campaign launched to control virus.
Friday, 16 October 2020
Tipu Sultan Direction
The Tipu Sultan was allowed to re-open from midday on the 1st October 2020.