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September 2026

Mon 7 September, 2026

Council’s training partnership licenses eight new private hire drivers

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has announced its largest cohort of newly licensed private hire drivers as part of its commitment to supporting local transport operators to provide safe and reliable transport across the district.

August 2026

Tue 25 August, 2026

Hello heritage returns offering free events across the district for the whole of September

Historic buildings, museums, heritage trails and community exhibitions across North West Leicestershire can be experienced for free this September as Hello Heritage returns from Tuesday 1 September to Wednesday 30 September.

Fri 14 August, 2026

‘Very high risk’ of wildfires sparks ‘severe alert’ from UK Government, and includes Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is covered by tonight’s ‘severe alert’ from the UK Government, which has been triggered by the ‘very high risk’ of wildfires across the region.

July 2026

Wed 29 July, 2026

Council’s new waste and recycling collection system set to launch in November

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) will launch its new household waste and recycling collection system in November, following approval at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 28 July 2026.

Tue 28 July, 2026

Businesses and residents invited to support and celebrate local sporting heroes at the Let's Get Moving Awards 2026

Businesses and residents across North West Leicestershire are being encouraged to get involved in the Let's Get Moving Awards 2026, with sponsorship opportunities now available and nominations officially open.

Wed 22 July, 2026

Tribute to Councillor Nick Rushton

Our council is paying tribute to a long-standing NWLDC councillor and member of our Cabinet, Councillor Nick Rushton, who passed away this week.

Tue 21 July, 2026

Green streak continues for Broom Leys Cemetery and Coalville Park after picking up seventh consecutive national award

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for both Broomleys Cemetery and Coalville Park as they are officially recognised as two of the country’s best green spaces.

Tue 21 July, 2026

Council launches new Local Plan consultation

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has launched an eight-week consultation on its draft Local Plan.

Fri 17 July, 2026

Volunteers to be thanked at special celebration event with sustainable market

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is inviting volunteer litter pickers, local makers and upcycling enthusiasts to come together for a special community celebration event at Newmarket in Coalville this September.

Thu 9 July, 2026

Records broken in this year's Love Your Neighbourhood Month of Action 2026

Hundreds of volunteers came together throughout June to take pride in their local areas as part of North West Leicestershire District Council's (NWLDC) biggest-ever Love Your Neighbourhood Month of Action.