Prevent and Protect: Charnwood
Prevent and Protect: Charnwood will deliver two public collection events to provide free home security upgrades to households within specified postcode areas.
This event will be held on Friday 4th September 2026, serving the LE4 8 and LE7 2 areas only.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) are available on the main Prevent and Protect homepage.
Prevent and Protect: Charnwood - Event 2
Eligible postcodes:
LE4 8__
LE7 2__
Any postcodes beginning with LE4 8 or LE7 2. The final two letters are not restricted.
Collection Event:
Friday 4th September 2026
10:30am - 5:00pm
Elizabeth Park Sports Centre
Checkland Road
Thurmaston
LE4 8FN
Limited free parking is available on site. If the car park reaches capacity, please be considerate of local residents if parking on nearby residential streets, and ensure you park safely and legally at all times.
Collection Information:
Eligible households can collect one free home security item, subject to availability. Due to high demand, specific items cannot be guaranteed.
Stock is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The collection event may close early if all items have been distributed.
You must bring all of the following in order to collect:
- Valid photographic identification with your name and current address
- A council tax letter or utility bill with your name and current address
Please expect varied wait times throughout the collection day, at times you may be asked to queue for a short while.
You are permitted to collect an item on behalf of someone who meets the eligibility criteria. You must bring that person's ID and proof of address as stated above.
Items can only be collected by individuals aged 18 or over. An adult must be the named recipient and will be required to provide their details as part of the collection process.
Further Information:
To help ensure the event runs smoothly and safely, there will be clear signage at the collection location to guide attendees. Please follow all signage and any instructions provided by OPCC staff members when arriving at and leaving the site.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for everyone attending. All participants are expected to behave courteously and treat event staff, volunteers and fellow attendees with respect at all times.
Local police officers may be present during the event, however this is subject to operational requirements and officer availability.
If you require any assistance during the event, please speak to a member of the event team, who will be happy to help.
Expression of Interest
We kindly ask anyone who meets the eligibility criteria and is interested in attending the collection event on Friday 4th September 2026 to complete our Expression of Interest digital form.
Completing this form will help our team to plan stock levels and staffing requirements, as well as make the collection process quicker and more efficient on the day. By having your details recorded in advance, we will be able to check you in more quickly, helping to ensure a smooth and timely collection experience for everyone.
Please note: This is an Expression of Interest form only and is not a booking or reservation form. Submitting the form does not guarantee that a particular item, or any item, will be available for collection when you arrive, as stock is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please complete the digital form:
Expressions of Interest - Free home Security Upgrades - Charnwood Event 2
Privacy Notice
The personal information you provide will only be used to assess eligibility for the free home security event and to record your expression of interest. For information about how we process and protect your personal data, and your rights, please read our Privacy Notice via the link below.
