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Loughborough welcomes Bloom judges for 2026 – Latest News – News Updates
Published: Fri 3rd July, 2026
Loughborough looked its best for this year’s East Midlands in Bloom competition during a judges visit on Friday, 3 July 2026.
The judges were given a tour which highlighted the town’s stunning green spaces, including Stonebow Washlands, Forest Road Greenbelt, Loughborough University and Queen’s Park.
In addition, the judges visited a number of community sites looked after by volunteers.
They heard about the work carried out over the past year by volunteers, community groups and Charnwood Borough Council, alongside its open spaces partner, idverde and waste partner Serco.
Loughborough in Bloom is hoping to secure its fifteenth gold award when the results of the competition are announced later this year.
Pat Cook, Chair of Loughborough in Bloom, said: “It was fantastic to welcome the East Midlands in Bloom judges and showcase our open spaces and community projects across the town.
“I would like to thank all our volunteers, community groups and partners who work hard all year round to ensure the town looks blooming marvellous.
“We are keeping our fingers crossed for another gold award this year!”
Cllr Anne Gray, the Council’s Lead Member for Open Spaces, Waste and Leisure Facilities, added: “We are very proud of our parks and open spaces in Charnwood and it was a pleasure to welcome the judges’ to Loughborough.
“A great deal of work goes into maintaining these spaces to a high standard and making sure they look beautiful all year round. I would like to thank everyone involved especially the many volunteers and our partners idverde and Serco.”
This year’s portfolio showcases projects including the new woodland at Nanpantan, a free birdbox giveaway and wildflower planting at Grange Park. View the portfolio online
The Council maintains more than 600 acres of open space across the borough through its partner, idverde.
The winners of this year’s East Midlands in Bloom competition will be announced later in the year.
The Council would also like to wish the best of luck to other towns and villages in the borough who are also taking part in the East Midlands in Bloom judging.
