News - North West Leicestershire District Council

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November 2018

Fri 16 November, 2018

Family favourite Christmas in Coalville returns

A feast of festive entertainment is lined up for the annual Christmas in Coalville celebration on Saturday 24 November. The fun-filled day organised by North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is packed with entertainment, which this year..

Thu 8 November, 2018

Peace garden plaque a permanent mark of Remembrance

A peace garden in Coalville that offers a place for reflection and remembrance all year round has received recognition through the Centenary Fields programme. A new commemorative plaque, accompanied by the shadowed figure of a World War One soldier,..

Wed 7 November, 2018

Belvoirdale Primary achieves special recognition

The children and staff of Belvoirdale Primary School were proud to accept a very special award from Historic England last week. The Heritage Schools Award, supported by the Department for Education recognisees those schools that support and promote..

Mon 5 November, 2018

North West Leicestershire District Council taking part in Voter ID pilots in 2019

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is set to take part in the next round of the 2019 Voter ID pilots along with 10 other local authorities across England.

Mon 5 November, 2018

Remembrance service and parade mark 100th World War One anniversary

North West Leicestershire will remember and reflect on the sacrifices of fallen soldiers at a Remembrance Day service and parade on Sunday 11 November. The Coalville event is organised by North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) in..

October 2018

Wed 31 October, 2018

Operation Early Bird upping the ante against irresponsible dog owners

Waste collection teams, park staff and street cleaners will help to be the eyes and ears of the council in the battle against dog fouling. In recent weeks North West Leicestershire District Council’s Ruth Mulvany and Jackie Sykes, from the..

Thu 25 October, 2018

New family run party superstore opens in Coalville

A family run party business that specialises in helping customers plan their perfect parties is celebrating its relocation to North West Leicestershire due to growth and demand for its new services. North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC)..

Thu 25 October, 2018

New play equipment for Coalville Forest Adventure Park

Five new pieces of play equipment in a Coalville park will encourage youngsters to enjoy the outdoors, keep fit and have fun. North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has been able to install the new items to the Coalville Forest Adventure..

Thu 18 October, 2018

Could you be a friend of Coalville Park?

People passionate about their local park can influence future improvements by joining a new community group. Coalville Park is already a popular spot for families, dog walkers and fresh-air lovers but North West Leicestershire District Council..

Wed 17 October, 2018

Marlborough Square project update

Plans to redesign Coalville’s Marlborough Square have been temporarily put on hold to ensure that the price for the work reflects value for money. North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) public realm project was due to start earlier..