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Mars announces £161 million investment in Melton Mowbray pet food manufacturing site

Melton Borough Council has welcomed the announcement that Mars is investing £161 million to modernise and future-proof its historic Melton Mowbray factory.

10 November 2026

Have your say on proposed changes to the Melton Local Plan Partial Update

Residents, businesses and other interested parties are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to the Melton Local Plan Partial Update.

02 November 2026

Melton Mowbray BID is renewed

The Ballot for the Renewal of the Melton Business Improvement District (BID) concluded on Thursday 29 October 2026. Local businesses voted to renew the Melton BID for the next 5 years.

02 November 2026

Dick & Dom to Host Melton Mowbray's Big Christmas Party – and You Are Invited!

Get ready to celebrate as Melton Mowbray turns the lights on and the music up this Christmas. Expect a packed programme of festive entertainment, family activities, community events and the return of the popular three-day Christmas Market at the heart of it all.

30 October 2026

Local Government Reorganisation update

The Government has provided an update on its review of Local Government Reorganisation for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

29 October 2026

Government announce plans to set up a Mayoral Authority in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

The Government has announced that they are in the final stages of agreeing 10 new devolution agreements, including a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

28 October 2026

Residents and visitors invited to pay their respects at Remembrance parade

Residents and visitors are invited to attend Melton Mowbray’s Remembrance Parade on Sunday 8 November 2026. The parade will set off from Chapel Street car park at 10.20am and make its way through the town centre before arriving at St Mary’s Parish Church for the Remembrance Service at 10.50am.

20 October 2026

Councils proceed with judicial review claim in view of pause on local government reorganisation

Leicestershire councils have filed a protective judicial review claim against the Government’s decision on local government reorganisation.

15 October 2026

Stockyard transformation gets underway while markets remain open

Stockyard's transformation is underway. Markets, events and local businesses will continue trading on site while improvement works take place.

25 September 2026

Nominations Open for the Annual Let’s Get Moving Melton Awards

The Let’s Get Moving Melton Awards are back for a fourth year, shining a spotlight on the inspiring individuals and groups who are making a difference across the borough, with nominations now officially open.

21 September 2026

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