News – Melton Borough Council

Visitors invited to send their Letters to Heaven in special memorial post box

A new memorial post box has been installed at Thorpe Road Cemetery to allow families to send ‘Letters to Heaven’ to lost loved ones. The special, white-coloured post box, located near the car park, is available for all residents and visitors wishing to send messages to their loved ones who are no longer with us.

19 September 2023

Let’s Get Moving Melton Awards 2023, now open for nominations!

Melton Sport and Health Alliance, which is led by Melton Borough Council, is delighted to launch the Let’s Get Moving Melton Awards 2023. The awards provide the opportunity to recognise sporting successes and active lifestyle advocates across the Melton borough.

18 September 2023

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Waste vehicles updated as a warning to fly-tippers

Melton Borough Council has installed new artwork on the side of their waste vehicles to promote a local crackdown on fly-tipping.

29 August 2023

Funding secured to provide additional homes in the borough

Melton Borough Council has secured £360,000 of funding from the Government’s Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) which will be used to provide an additional three homes in the borough. The homes will become part of the council’s housing stock. 

24 August 2023

Debate Not Hate

Melton Borough councillors unanimously agreed to join councils across the country in supporting the Local Government Association’s Debate Not Hate campaign. The motion was proposed by Cllr Pip Allnatt, Leader of Melton Borough Council and seconded by Cllr Maise Graham, Leader of the Conservative group at a meeting of Council on Thursday 27 July.

02 August 2023

Council sets new direction

The new Leader of Melton Borough Council, Cllr Pip Allnatt announced a new strategic direction for the Council at the meeting on Thursday 27 July.

01 August 2023

Council launches project to connect businesses with jobseekers

Melton Borough Council has built upon the success of its well-established Community Support Hub by creating a new Work and Skills Project, which will connect and support businesses and jobseekers across the Borough.

25 July 2023

Green Living Leicestershire making Leicestershire's homes warm and energy efficient

New scheme will help Leicestershire households cut their energy bills

Melton Borough Council has partnered with YES Energy Solutions, Leicestershire County Council and the other district councils in Leicestershire to launch the Green Living Leicestershire scheme, bringing free energy efficiency measures to homes across the county, reducing bills and helping to tackle climate change.

21 July 2023

Council serve injunction to tackle anti-social behaviour

Melton Borough Council’s Safer Communities Team have served an Injunction after local residents raised concerns of significant noise issues and anti-social behaviour occurring at a property on Robin Crescent, Melton Mowbray.

11 July 2023

The Windrush Flag is flying proudly in Melton

Melton Borough Council celebrates the contribution of the Windrush generation to the UK by flying the Windrush Flag.

22 June 2023