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Heritage Open Days 2021 | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

2 September 2021 HBBC
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of Heritage Open Days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September. 
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Heritage Open Days 2021

2 September 2021 HBBC
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of heritage open days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September. 
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Aged 11 to 19 and interested in local politics?

26 August 2021 HBBC
Why not join the Hinckley and Bosworth Voice Forum.
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption

24 August 2021 HBBC
Borough residents are being warned they may not receive a regular garden waste (brown lidded bin) collection for the time being following ongoing national shortages of HGV drivers.
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Proms in the Park 2021

24 August 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returns on Saturday 4 September. 
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Music in the Mead, 21 August 2021

21 August 202110 September 2021 HBBC
A performance of popular covers by Out of Gas. This event listed may be subject to COVID-19 guidelines. 21 August 2021
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Camera club showcasing members’ photographic skills at Atkins Gallery returns

20 August 2021 HBBC
Earl Shilton Camera Club are returning to the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley with its annual exhibition and it will be the first in-person event since the coronavirus pandemic started.
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Residents warned of continued garden waste disruption 19 August 2021

19 August 2021 HBBC
People living in Burbage, Hinckley, Groby and Ratby may not receive a garden waste (brown lidded bin) collection next week and on Bank Holiday Monday due to ongoing HGV driver shortages.
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What's On 

Wild play 2021 – Fire

18 August 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Join us for our fire session at wild play 2021. 18 August 2021
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Village residents warned of possible garden waste disruption

13 August 2021 HBBC
People living in Groby, Ratby and Earl Shilton may not receive a garden waste (brown lidded bin) collection next week due to ongoing staff shortages.
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Popular food festival returns to Hinckley

10 August 2021 HBBC
A POPULAR FOOD FESTIVAL wowed the public over the weekend (7 and 8 August) when it returned to Hinckley for its fourth year.
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Snap’tastic success for children’s festival

10 August 2021 HBBC
THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Family Festival returned for its 10th year this summer with a three-day schedule of activities that took place in Hinckley’s Argents Mead.
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Closure order issued on Hinckley flat

10 August 2021 HBBC
The tenant and all visitors have been banned from a council flat in Hinckley after a number of anti-social incidents were reported to both the Police and council.
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Garden waste collections in Hinckley and Bosworth to re-start

5 August 2021 HBBC
Garden waste collections (brown bin) are to restart on Friday 6 August following a two week suspension.
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What's On 

Wild play 2021 – Wood

4 August 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Join us for our wood session at wild play 2021. 04 August 2021
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More opportunities to have your say on the Local Plan

3 August 2021 HBBC
Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area now have even more opportunities to give their views on the Hinckley and Bosworth Draft Local Plan.
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Argents Mead enjoys the Sounds of Swing

2 August 2021 HBBC
Hinckley music lovers were treated to the Sounds of Swing on Saturday afternoon (31 July) as Dean Thomas returned to entertain the socially distanced crowds in Argents Mead.
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Feast Hinckley returns to Argents Mead

29 July 2021 HBBC
Feast Hinckley, the free to enter food and drink festival organised by the Borough Council, returns to Argents Mead in Hinckley town centre on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August from 10am 5pm each day.
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Snap Dragon festival returns next week

29 July 2021 HBBC
THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Families’ Festival will be back next week with three fun filled days for all the family in Hinckley’s Argents Mead.
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Local Plan drop-in events announced

22 July 2021 HBBC
A series of drop-in events have been planned for residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the Local Plan.
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Atkins Gallery hosts ‘Origins, Ghosts and Shadows’ art exhibition by local artist Geoff Bailey

20 July 2021 HBBC
Atkins Gallery is excited to be hosting the much anticipated exhibition by Barwell-based artist Geoff Bailey.
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Free summer activity brochure for children, young people and families

16 July 2021 HBBC
An electronic brochure packed full of summer activities and events for young people and families in Hinckley and Bosworth can now be downloaded from the Borough Council’s website.
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What's On 

Hinckley BID Summer of Fun

14 July 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Weekly fun during the school holidays, provided by the Hinckley BID. 14 July 2021 – 18 August 2021
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Geoff Bailey – Origins Ghosts and Shadows

12 July 202110 September 2021 HBBC
​​​​​​​Geoff Bailey, former Head of Art at Dixie Grammar School, Market Bosworth, is celebrating his recent retirement from teaching with a solo exhibition exploring three themes. 12 July 2021 – 06 August 2021
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Get the Covid jab this weekend in Hinckley

7 July 2021 HBBC
Anyone who has not yet been vaccinated or who is due their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine can get a jab at Hinckley Leisure Centre this Sunday and Monday (11 and 12 July).
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Music in the Mead returns

5 July 2021 HBBC
The first in a series of popular outdoor live music performances wowed the socially distanced crowds on Saturday afternoon (3 July) when the Misterons performed popular covers in Argents Mead.
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Have your say on the draft Local Plan

30 June 2021 HBBC
Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area are invited to give their views on the Hinckley & Bosworth Draft Local Plan in a consultation beginning 30 June.
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Event honoured our Armed Forces

29 June 2021 HBBC
A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade was held in Hinckley on Saturday (26 June) to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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£108K secured to make Hinckley town centre streets safer

23 June 2021 HBBC
Hinckley town centre is to benefit from £108,000 of funding to reduce crime, create safer neighbourhoods and improve security following a successful bid to the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund.
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Armed Forces Event, Saturday 26 June

18 June 2021 HBBC
A SPECIAL outdoor service, parade and military vehicle display will be held in accordance with coronavirus guidelines on Saturday 26 June to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary constituencies 

10 June 2021 HBBC
Hinckley and Bosworth residents are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to Parliamentary constituencies.
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Rural Community Council welcomed as new lead voluntary partner 

9 June 2021 HBBC
The Rural Community Council (RCC) are now lead voluntary community sector organisation, overseeing the Borough Council’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) work across the borough.
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New Mayor chosen at annual meeting

19 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
ONE of the highlights of the civic year took place at the council’s annual meeting last night (18 May) when a new Mayor of the Borough was installed for the next 12 months.
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Cadent relocation | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

19 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council and partners stand ready to offer support to local Cadent employees affected by the company’s recent announcement to close its Hinckley office and relocate to Ansty Business Park.
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Injunction extended until the autumn

19 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The council has secured an interim injunction order which will remain in place until mid-October in an ongoing bid to prevent unauthorised works on land off Leicester Road, Hinckley.
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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT)

17 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT) on the 17 May marks the day that we challenge homophobic discrimination in our communities. 17 May 2021 – 23 June 2021
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War memorial set to be restored this summer

14 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S WAR MEMORIAL is set to be restored to its former glory this summer after the stone on the monument suffered weather damage.
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Art galleries at Atkins Building to reopen 17 May

13 May 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Hinckley’s Atkins Building will be reopening to the public on Monday (17 May) following the Government’s announcement of further easing of coronavirus restrictions starting next week.
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Hinckley-based Letting agent fined £6,000 for illegal eviction

28 April 202110 September 2021 HBBC
A lettings and managing agent and one of its directors in Hinckley has been fined a total of £6,000 and issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order for unlawfully evicting two of their tenants in 2019.
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Hinckley and Bosworth ‘making a difference’ awards 2021 Launched

26 March 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council is launching its annual ‘making a difference awards’.
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Electric vehicle charging points go live

24 March 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Electric vehicle charging points (EVCs) will be available for members of the public to use in council run car parks for the first time in Hinckley from next week.
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Have your say on Hinckley high street heritage zone

23 March 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Hinckley residents and businesses are being invited to take part in a short survey to gain a better understanding of how they use and experience Hinckley town centre and what could be improved.
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Council Leader Stuart Bray’s response to MP Dr Luke Evans about the Local Plan

3 March 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The following letter sets out council leader Stuart Bray’s response to Dr Luke Evans MP’s letter to the council about the Local Plan:
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Borough Council working with E.ON to offer free central heating systems to eligible homes

3 March 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council are working with E.ON to offer eligible residents up to 100{ef1beab3447d5cb220c3619d9fa65ddc127cf119fcf53b8ba61e2dc5c4a7776f} funding for either a first-time gas central heating system with free gas connection, or an air source heating system.
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Reminder to renew garden waste collection service

25 February 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Green fingered residents have more time to renew their subscription to the garden waste collection service this year following the disruption to the service last April resulting from the pandemic. 
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Inspector backs planning refusal | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

24 February 202110 September 2021 HBBC
THE PLANNING INSPECTOR has backed the Borough Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for extended delivery hours to the Crown Crest warehouse near Desford. 
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Inspector backs planning refusal | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

24 February 202110 September 2021 HBBC
THE PLANNING INSPECTOR has backed the Borough Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for extended delivery hours to the Crown Crest warehouse near Desford. 
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Council maintains one of the lowest Council Tax rates in the country

24 February 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council is to increase its council tax charge for 2021/22 by £5 following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting last night (Tuesday 23 February 2021). 
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Business recovery project fund launched

18 February 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Small businesses that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic are being urged to apply to a new fund to help businesses to safeguard jobs in the borough.
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Health guidance brochure available free to borough residents

11 February 202110 September 2021 HBBC
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has written, designed and produced a free wellbeing and health advice booklet to help individuals and families stay healthy in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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£5m Low Carbon Innovation Hub to transform green charging and testing at MIRA Technology Park

5 July 2022 HBBC
News issued by the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP).
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Armed Forces honoured in service

1 July 2022 HBBC
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Hinckley BID’s 11th annual Soap Box Derby

28 June 2022 HBBC
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Opportunity to join match day at King Power Stadium as Leicester City recruits for casual workers

28 June 2022 Leicester Mercury
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Leicester City squad keen for pre-season return despite ‘most difficult’ campaign

27 June 2022 Leicester Mercury
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26 June 2022 Leicester Mercury

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