Loughborough University
Leicestershire, UK
LE11 3TU
+44 (0)1509 263171

Community Information

Information for students

Make sure you read your tenancy agreement carefully and know what you have signed up to.
When you move in check the inventory for the property or make one if there isn't one. If anything is missing tell your landlord.
Make sure you know who to contact in the event of problems.

Houses occupied solely by full time students are exempt from Council Tax.
If one of the tenants in the property is working then a proportion of Council Tax will be payable.
More information on Council Tax is available from Charnwood Borough Council on 01509 263151 or by visiting www.Charnwood.gov.uk

Check whether you need one or more TV licences. This will be depend on the number of TV's you have and the type of tenancy agreement.
Information is available from www.tvlicensing.co.uk

Make sure whether these are included in your rent or payable separately.
If you are responsible set up accounts with the supplier as soon as you move in (consider gas, electricity, water, telephone/broadband, digital TV).
Take meter readings where you can.

Charnwood Borough Council operates a recycling scheme. How this operates and the collection days depends on where you live.
Find out more information by phoning 01509 263151 or by visiting: www.charnwood.gov.uk/environment/recycling.html or you could ask your neighbours.
Please note: If you move into a property where rubbish has been left by previous tennants contact your landlord to discuss its removal otherwise you will become responsible for it.

Ensure that your home and all your property (including garden sheds) are well secured at all times.
Contact your landlord if you feel security arrangements are inadequate.
You can get property marked by the Police. Representatives will be at the Freshers' Bazaar on campus.
Details of your local police officers and further advice and information is available here

Some parts of town operate resident only parking schemes and you will need a parking permit. Visit the Charnwood Borough Council website for more information.

Alison Barlow
Public Relations Office
Hazlerigg Building
Loughborough University
Leicestershire, LE11 3TU