Oadby & Wigston BC

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) is located to the South East of Leicester City and comprises Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston.

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

🎾 Join us to officially open our new tennis courts at Uplands Park, Oadby, from 10am - 12pm this Sunday 31 May!
🎾 Get on court and enjoy a Barclays Free Park Tennis session being delivered by local accredited tennis coaches - with equipment provided.

📲 You can learn more here: https://t.co/oE098A5jTI

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

Councillor Carl Walter was elected to the position of Mayor of Oadby & Wigston for the 2026-27 municipal year at the council's AGM earlier this week (12 May).
The non-political role of mayor is ceremonial, with the mayor acting as First Citizen of Oadby & Wigston and representing the council at events and civic functions.
Cllr Walter said: “It is a real privilege to be elected to the position of mayor and to represent the residents of South Wigston, Wigston and Oadby. I will do my utmost to uphold the traditions of the borough, to support the local communities and put Oadby & Wigston on the map.
“I have chosen two local charities that mean a lot to me and do a lot of great work in our borough to support during my term - The Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs and the Leicester Tigers Foundation.
“I would also like to say a massive thank you to our outgoing mayor, Cllr Jasvir Kaur Chohan, and to her consort Kuldip Singh Chohan for their outstanding service to the borough and county in the past 12 months.”

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

📣 Want to find out how to have your say on our new Local Plan, and have your chance to ask questions? Come along to our public meeting!

📅 Wednesday 13 May at 6.30pm
📍 Brocks Hill Council Offices, Washbrook Lane, Oadby, LE2 5JJ

🏠 The Local Plan sets out how housing, employment and infrastructure will be delivered sustainably, and we are currently in the final public consultation before the Plan is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.

👉 You can learn more and view the documents on our website: https://t.co/gQ9mlf53cP

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

📣 Come along to our next Residents' Forums taking place this May and June to have your say on the topics that matter to you!

🙋 A councillor surgery will take place immediately before the forums in Wigston and South Wigston, starting at 6.30pm on Wednesday 20 May and Wednesday 3 June.

📲 To send agenda items, please email [email protected] or call 0116 257 2675.

[NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland @NHS_LLR]

We’re asking patients in Leicestershire to tell us what they think about the new same day GP appointments, for when you have an urgent health need.
🗨️ Your feedback will help shape the service for the future.
👉 Take the short questionnaire before 14 June: https://t.co/TzjiK2Fkme

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

📣 Have your say on our Regulation 19 Pre-Submission consultation on our new Local Plan, which will guide development across the borough from 2025 to 2042. Once adopted, it will replace the current Local Plan (2019).

🏠 The Local Plan sets out how housing, employment and infrastructure will be delivered sustainably.

👉 Learn more and have your say https://t.co/1vAyESXlwV

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

❗No elections in Oadby & Wigston this year ❗

We've had a few enquiries about elections recently....

Oadby & Wigston is in what’s known as a fallow year, which means there are no local elections taking place next month.

This is completely normal and part of our regular election cycle. The next scheduled elections will be in May 2027.

You may still see information online about elections happening elsewhere – this is normal and because different councils follow different election cycles.

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

🤩 Are you part of a not-for-profit organisation which is involved in projects which contribute positively to our borough? You can now apply for up to £500 of funding from our Community Grant Scheme!

📲You can learn more and apply here: https://t.co/9aBi5i8QPS

📆 Applications will close on Friday 24 April.

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

We are looking for an Assistant Premises Officer to join our team!

The successful candidate will carry out a range of cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs tasks as well as setting up & moving furniture for events and meetings.

If you have relevant experience, are able to work independently and manage your time effectively and have a full driving licence we would love to hear from you.

You can learn more and apply here: https://t.co/G8hUMe6gnc

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

We are aware of social media activity that is inciting violence between schools.
The police are working with the local schools to remind young people, parents, and carers of the impact of following online trends in circumstances such as these, and the serious consequences of any involvement.

[BBC Leicester @BBCLeicester]

'School wars' social media trend prompts warnings https://t.co/yQmh4Ch856

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

Happy Holi to all who are celebrating! ✨

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

Did you know it’s never too early to prepare for flooding? Why not create your own Community Response Plan to help your community cope better and recover faster? https://t.co/pH8D2mJXLI
#StandUpToFlooding

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

🙋 Don't forget that our Job & Skills fair is taking place on Wednesday 4 March from 12 noon – 3pm at Parklands Leisure Centre, Oadby!

💼 Come along and find your next vacancy, speak to local training providers or find career advice.

📲 Booking is recommended to guarantee your place: https://t.co/c9Uki59NH7

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who is observing this month! 🌙

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

🌼Sign ups and renewals for garden waste collections for the year 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 are now open!

🍁 To ensure collections from 1 April make sure you sign up by Friday 13 March.

🍃 The cost of a fortnightly garden waste collection remains frozen at £60 for the year.

🌺 You can learn more and sign up or renew an existing collection here: https://t.co/UdK9VxGwzd

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

📣 Are you looking for your next job, training opportunities, or support to get back into employment?

🙋 Come along to our Job & Skills fair taking place on Wednesday 4 March from 12 noon – 3pm at Parklands Leisure Centre, Oadby!

💼 Expected employers and training providers include: OWBC, Civil Service Careers, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, HMP Fosse Way - Serco and a DWP Disability Employment Advisor.

📲 Booking is recommended to guarantee your place: https://t.co/c9Uki5alwF

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

🏠 We have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Officer to join our team!

The successful candidate will undertake responsibilities including tenancy management, tenancy sign-ups, addressing anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches, low-level rental arrears, and providing general tenancy support.

If you have experience in tenancy management and a sound knowledge of best practice and relevant legislation with excellent communications skills, we would love to hear from you.

You can learn more and apply here: https://t.co/rbvmJDO1xG

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

Have you thought about becoming a flood warden? You could play a crucial role in standing up to flooding in your community. Sign up here: https://t.co/lTsVTCRqNX
#StandUpToFlooding

[Oadby & Wigston BC @Oadby_Wigston]

🌿 Eleven businesses across Oadby & Wigston have received support from a £30,000 Green Grant Scheme delivered by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council.

💡The scheme was designed to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, and cut long‑term operating costs. Eligible businesses were able to apply for grants of up to £3,000 to invest in measures that support their long‑term environmental sustainability.

💚 Local businesses used the funding for a wide range of improvements, with three pictured below:

💃 Dixon Woods School of Dance – the installation of a new, greener heating system
🏠 Amberwood Care Home – the purchase of a battery storage system to improve the efficiency of their solar power
☕️ Bru Coffee – the installation of five energy‑efficient LED digital menu screens.

👉 The Green Grant Scheme was a discretionary programme funded by the UK Government. It operated on a first‑come, first‑served basis, subject to eligibility criteria and available funds. You can learn more here: https://t.co/Iwq7VfF1Kw