Government

Public hearing on solid waste management plan amendment June 27

June 17, 2025

The Loudoun County Department of General Services will host a public hearing June 27, on an amendment to the Solid Waste Management Plan, which increases the permitted capacity of the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility. The meeting will be held Friday, June 27, 5 – 7 p.m., in the first-floor conference room at 801…

Loudoun County Launches Interactive Online Zoning Ordinance

June 13, 2025

Loudoun County has upgraded the online presence of the county’s zoning ordinance with the launch of an interactive, user-friendly platform that presents the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The platform also features integrated zoning research tools that allow users to explore zoning districts and land uses, development standards, natural resources and attainable housing regulations, administration and procedures…

Route 15 Lucketts bypass receives skeptical public feedback

June 10, 2025

By Grace Bennett On June 4, Supervisor Caleb Kershner hosted a meeting with project staff at Smart’s Mill Middle School in order to receive public input on the proposed alternatives for the Route 15 Lucketts bypass. Staff reviewed four alternative road alignments along with a presentation updating attendees on the project’s progress, which is currently…

Electronics recycling event June 14 at Dulles Town Center

June 10, 2025

Loudoun County will host an electronics recycling event on Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Dulles Town Center parking lot (former Sears parking area) at 21100 Dulles Town Circle. Fees will be charged for televisions, computer monitors, and hard drive destruction services (upon request). Only credit cards will be accepted, no…

Youngkin Announces $100 Billion in investments

June 8, 2025

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has joined legislators and members of the business community at the future site of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Spotsylvania County to announce the his administration achieving more than $100 billion in committed capital investments in Virginia, more than the previous two administrations combined. The Governor issued Executive Order 49, Accelerating Strategic Business Growth,…

Youngkin Sets Special Election for VA 11th Congressional District

June 5, 2025

On June 3, Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a writ of election calling a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District for Sept. 9. The seat was previously held by Representative Gerald E. Connolly, who passed away on May 21, 2025.  The full writ of election from Governor Youngkin is available here.  The last day for candidates…

“We’re trying to be awfully proactive if the worst happens,” says Town Manager Davis

June 4, 2025

By Sophia Clifton On May 20, the Town of Middleburg held an hour-long public meeting to walk residents through the town’s water system, explain why conservation has become critical, and solicit feedback on proposed conservation measures. Town Manager Danny Davis and Town Mayor Trowbridge “Bridge” Littleton led the presentation, with residents later sharing questions and…

Hiddenwood proposal draws denial recommendation

June 4, 2025

By Katie Northcott At its May 8 work session, Loudoun County’s Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors deny an application to re-zone nearly 30 acres of land for light industrial and commercial use. For over a year, planning and zoning staff has been working with Hiddenwood Assemblage developers to create a workable proposal.…

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve to allow more equestrian use on trails

June 4, 2025

By Grace Bennett On Wednesday, May 21, representatives from Parks, Recreation, and Community Services met with the Board of Supervisors to present four alternative ideas to open equestrian trails within Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. The various ideas are still in their early stages despite being under consideration for over a year. Once a plan of…

Contract renewed for Inmate Medical and Psychiatry Services

June 4, 2025

By Grace Bennett After eight years of the running contract for Inmate Medical and Psychiatry Services awarded by a competitive process to Wellpath, LLC, the term is set to expire soon on June 30. The Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee recommended a two-year contract renewal plan to a Business Board Meeting on May 13. …