News – Melton Borough Council

Town of Culture Outcome

The announcement of the UK Town of Culture 2028 shortlist marks the end of Melton Mowbray's journey in this stage of the competition, but not the momentum generated through the bid. Cllr Don Pritchett, Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy, Economic Growth and Town Centre, has issued the following statement.

10 July 2026

Melton Mowbray Town Centre Design Guidance recognised with regional planning award

Melton Borough Council is celebrating after its Town Centre Design Guidance won the RTPI East Midlands Award for Excellence in Plan Making Practice 2026, recognising the collaborative work that has helped shape a shared vision for the future of Melton Mowbray town centre.

06 July 2026

Audit of accounts year ended 31 March 2026

Melton Borough Council have published the Audit of accounts year ended 31 March 2026.

30 June 2026

Works to begin on the Country Park bridge

Works due to start in the country park on 13 July 2026, to install the new bridge by the stepping stones.

24 June 2026

Councils across Leicestershire unite to tackle illegal fly-tipping

Councils across Leicestershire are joining forces through the Leicestershire Waste Partnership to support a two-week No Rubbish Excuses campaign, raising awareness of the issue and showing how easily it can be prevented.

18 June 2026

Flag to be raised to honour Armed Forces Day

Melton Borough Council will once again be hosting a flag flying ceremony in support of Britain’s National Armed Forces Day. The annual event will take place outside the Council Offices, Parkside on Burton Street on Monday 22 June 2026. Proceedings will start at 10:50am and members of the public are warmly invited to attend.

15 June 2026

Deputy Mayor Helen Cliff and Mayor Jim Adcock with partners

New Mayor Elected at Annual Council Meeting

Councillor Jim Adcock has been elected as the new Mayor for the Borough of Melton.

22 May 2026

Council invests in improved maintenance of corporate assets

Residents across the Melton borough will benefit from improved maintenance of council-owned assets following the appointment of new repairs and maintenance contractor, Merisons Ltd.

12 May 2026

Leader announces new Cabinet

New leader, Cllr Ronan Browne, has announced his new Cabinet.

24 April 2026

Cllr Ronan Browne elected as new Leader of the Council

Councillor Ronan Browne, Leader of the Conservative Group, is appointed as Leader of Melton Borough Council.

21 April 2026