Melton Borough Council26 Oct 2025Solar farm size of 130 football pitches approvedApplicant RWE Renewables said the 214-acre plot would power more than 25,000 homes.26 Oct 202525 Oct 2025Plan for 175 homes on edge of town approvedThe plans are part of a wider scheme with 3,000 properties, a new school, shops and green space.25 Oct 202519 Jul 2025Man prosecuted over 'nightmare' overgrown gardenCouncil workers ended up clearing the site and found a rat's nest at the "nightmare" garden.19 Jul 202512 Jun 2025Dog mess fines order could be extended in boroughA consultation begins as a council looks to extend dog mess rules by three years.12 Jun 202522 May 2025Car park charges suspended after clerical errorMelton Borough Council says it will not accept payment for parking in its car parks until 14 June.22 May 202514 May 2025Plans for 900 homes as part of major town extensionMelton Borough Council has earmarked land for 2,000 homes for a scheme in the south of the town.14 May 202527 Apr 2025Another 70 homes added to new developmentThe plan was approved despite the developer saying it cannot help pay for infrastructure.27 Apr 20257 Apr 2025Homes bid for former factory set to be approvedThe plan included a number of affordable homes but they were withdrawn after a viability assessment.7 Apr 202531 Jan 2025Properties boarded up in drugs crackdownPolice and council officers say the move was intended to disrupt county lines drug dealing.31 Jan 2025...