Wymeswold Parish Council

29/10/2025

Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Parish Councillor
https://www.wymeswoldparishcouncil.gov.uk/news/2025/10/notice-of-vacancy1

27/10/2025

Wymeswold Parish Council is extending the deadline for feedback on proposals to apply for s106 funding for new equipment at The Washdyke until Sunday 23rd November 2025. This is to allow all those who wish to comment to do so.
If you have any other specific and actionable ideas, we'd love to hear them.

Details of the proposal can be found on our website:

https://www.wymeswoldparishcouncil.gov.uk/village-playgrounds -2055530

Comments should be sent by email to
[email protected].

The Parish Council appreciates the passion and interest shown by residents, and all the feedback and suggestions received to date.

21/10/2025

Invitations to tender for Wymeswold Parish Council's mowing contracts for 2026-28 are now open.
Two separate contracts are available, and full details can be found on our website.
https://www.wymeswoldparishcouncil.gov.uk/news/2025/10/mowing-tenders-2026-28

17/10/2025

Wymeswold Parish Council propose to apply to Charnwood Borough Council for £25,000 of Section 106 funding for new playground equipment at The Washdyke. Full details can be found on our website:
https://www.wymeswoldparishcouncil.gov.uk/village-playgrounds
Please send any comments by email to [email protected]

07/10/2025

We have received several emails recently expressing concern about speed limits and reckless driving on Narrow Lane, a road much used by walkers, runners, cyclists and horses, as well as motorists.

Our County Councillor, Naomi Bottomley, would like to hear from any other Wymeswold residents who feel the same.
She can be contacted by email to:

[email protected]

07/10/2025

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order Clay Street
21st October for up to 3 days

The road will be closed between number 3 Clay Street and number 14 Clay Street. This is to allow Severn Trent Water to carry our connection works.

07/10/2025

Planted Christmas Tree in Wymeswold

Looking ahead to the festive season, Wymeswold Parish Council has been exploring the idea of a planted tree for the village on the Stockwell. The idea being that a planted tree will remain in place all year round and grow over time. This will offer a meaningful and environmentally conscious alternative to a traditional cut tree whilst still capturing the spirit of the season. The Environment Act 2021 requires parish councils to conserve and enhance biodiversity. A planted tree represents one small step in that process.

We recognise that other village organisations may choose to have cut trees as part of their celebrations, and both bring value to the community's seasonal atmosphere.

The Council have taken professional advice on the subject, and understand that planting a smaller tree would be more appropriate, allowing for roots to take hold and develop over the next few growing seasons. We are looking to include tree irrigation tubes and a tree guard as part of the plan.

Councillor Julie Banks-Evans is looking at the various options and is available to discuss any offers to sponsor the tree and also to gauge opinion.

🌲You can contact Julie and the Council via the clerk:

email: [email protected]

23/09/2025

Following a recent resignation, we have a councillor vacancy that can be filled by co-option. Please contact us via the clerk to register an interest or to find out more about what is involved.

[email protected]

22/09/2025

Charnwood Borough Council has launched a Community Governance Review relating to the potential creation of a Town Council for Loughborough and a parish council for Broadnook.
Full details and an survey to share your thoughts can be found on their website:

Charnwood sits centrally in the triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. Just over one third of the 155,000+ population live in the thriving university town of Loughborough.

22/09/2025

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
Clay Street, 21st October for up to 3 days.
This is to allow Severn Trent to carry out connection works.

16/09/2025

🚗We are inviting residents and visitors to take part in a public consultation on the draft Car Park Strategy 2025–2028.

This strategy sets out how we plan to improve car park provision across towns and villages in Charnwood - making parking more accessible, sustainable, and supportive of local communities and businesses.

To take part in the consultation, visit the link in our comments below👇

16/09/2025

The contact email for our Clerk has changed to:

[email protected].

Emails sent to the old Hotmail address will migrate for a short while.