The headlines for Loughborough and Charnwood

16/12/2014

TRADING

• Leicestershire Trading Standards have said that counterfeit toys can be a choking hazard for children.
• They say to ensure your children's presents are safe and genuine by looking for signs like unofficial websites pretending to be real brands.

BUDGET

• Residents are being asked what they think about Charnwood Borough Council’s draft budget for 2025/26.
• It proposes increasing Charnwood’s share of Council tax by either £5 a year or three per cent. 
• Cllr Ashcroft says they are committed to getting the most from every pound they spend for the benefit of the borough.

NATURE

• An draft strategy to support nature and help it thrive in Leicestershire will be discussed by the County Council’s cabinet this week 
• It looks at practical actions to boost the area’s wildlife and natural spaces, how best to tackle habitat loss, and the effects of climate change.  
• If approved by the cabinet, the draft strategy will go out for public consultation in the new year.