News – Melton Borough Council

Conserving Burton Street’s Heritage

Melton Borough Council have been working with local businesses to preserve historic buildings in Melton Mowbray town centre.

11 June 2025

Paw-tential extension for dog related anti-social behaviour orders

Melton Borough Council is seeking residents’ views on how they would like the council to tackle irresponsible dog ownership in the borough.

11 June 2025

Have your say now on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Residents, businesses and organisations are being urged to have a say on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

09 June 2025

Town Centre with bunting, Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe in view

Introducing Melton Mowbray’s Town Centre Design Guidance- Have your say!

Melton Borough Council are asking for opinions via a consultation, following the commission of a Draft Town Centre Design Guide, which offers advice on shop fronts, street furniture, and signage.

21 May 2025

Leader reacts to announcement of a major investment in Melton

Leader of Melton Borough Council, Cllr Pip Allnatt, reacts to Saint-Gobain's announcement of major new investment into a low carbon manufacturing factory in Melton Mowbray.

20 May 2025

Mayor Siggy Atherton With Deputy Mayor Jim Adcock And Partners

Melton Borough Council appoint new Mayor at the annual meeting of the Council

A new Mayor for the borough has been elected following the annual meeting of the Council on Thursday 15 May 2025. The Council appointed Councillor Siggy Atherton as the Mayor for the coming year, who announced that the Mayor’s Charities would be Pepper’s A Safe Place, and Melton Mencap. Councillor Ian Atherton will be supporting her as the Mayor's Consort.

16 May 2025

Bold vision for future of local council structures submitted to Government

A bold vision which puts people and places at the heart of future council structures in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been submitted to Government. (Friday 21 March 2025) The seven district and borough councils of Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have worked closely together to create the shared vision which is built on a foundation of collaboration, evidence and engagement.

21 March 2025

Grants awarded for VE Day celebrations across the borough

Melton Borough Council is pleased to announce that all grant applications received for the VE Day 80th Anniversary small grant fund will be awarded.

20 March 2025

Melton Borough Council invests in its Town Centre

Melton Borough Council as part of the UK Shared Prosperity fund has allocated funding to initiatives that aim to boost and support Melton Mowbray Town Centre. A total sum of around £140,000 across three projects has been awarded to both the Melton Mowbray Town Estate and Melton BID, who operate within the town centre and work with both local businesses and market traders.

20 March 2025

Leaders respond to city council’s local government reorganisation proposals

Cllr Pip Allnatt, Leader of Melton Borough Council and speaking on behalf of the Leaders of the Leicestershire District and Borough Councils and Rutland County Council, has issued a statement in response to the publication of Leicester City Council’s proposals for local government reorganisation.

20 March 2025