Council adds garden waste to big bin collection service
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has added garden waste to its big bin collection service, with options including seven days’ hire of a 1100 litre bin for £60.
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Snap Dragon returns to Argents Mead with guest visit from TV’s Pip and Posy on National Play Day
Popular Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival is back with three fun filled days for the family in Hinckley’s Argents Mead with a special visit on National Play Day from TV stars Pip and Posy.
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Council Leader sets out Rail Freight concerns to new government
The Borough Council Leader has written to the new Labour Secretary of Transport, Louise Haigh MP and new Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, inviting them to meet to discuss the Rail Freight scheme.
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Issued by Midland Connect: A5/A426 Gibbet Hill junction:
A5/A426 Gibbet Hill junction: New analysis shows junction is nearly ‘full’
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Feast Hinckley returns, 2024
POPULAR food and drink festival returns to Argents Mead, Hinckley over the weekend 3 to 4 August, 10am to 5pm with over 45 vendors offering a range of national and international cuisine.
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Issued by Midlands Connect:
A5: New research ‘further evidence’ in need for upgrade.
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Funding boosts for voluntary groups and organisations
Voluntary and community groups working with residents across the borough are being encouraged to apply for their share of two new grants.
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Borough Council launches ‘climate change’ photo competition
Photography enthusiasts are invited to capture an image which represents climate change within the borough as part of a photographic competition being launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
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£80,000 available to boost rural businesses and organisations
Rural businesses and organisations are being invited to apply for grants.
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Council awarded top prize at Royal Town Planning Institute Awards Ceremony
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council was awarded ‘Planning Authority of the Year – East Midlands’ at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence (26 June).
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Uniform Swap Shop launched by Borough Council
School uniform swap shops are set to open in local co-ops and community venues across Hinckley and Bosworth this summer to help families prepare for the new school term.
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Change of constituency for some voters
Some people in the borough will cast their votes in a different constituency during the general election on Thursday 4 July.
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Proms in the Park 2024
HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returns on Saturday 8 June.
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Beacon lighting to mark D-Day anniversary
Hinckley and Bosworth will shine a light as it prepares to take part in an historic national event marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Tenants’ satisfaction survey results revealed
Council housing tenants in Hinckley and Bosworth have given housing services a thumbs up in a recent survey.
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Council Community Houses transformed into Centres for Warmth
Community Houses will also be operating as ‘Centres for Warmth’ to provide warm, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents who are struggling with the cost of living thanks to funding from Cadent.
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Communities set to celebrate with anniversary fund
Community and voluntary groups across Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of a fund to commemorate the Borough Council’s milestone anniversary.
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Order to protect public spaces renewed
Rules that help tackle the problems associated with public drinking, the taking of drugs and so-called ‘legal highs’ in all public areas of the borough have been renewed by the Borough Council.
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Borough Council celebrating 50-year anniversary with event at Hollycroft Park
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council will be hosting a one-off dedicated ‘birthday celebration’ on Saturday 25 May at Hollycroft Park, 12 noon until 8pm to commemorate its 50-year anniversary.
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Shoppers urged to ‘Love your local market’
Hinckley Market traders have joined thousands of others around the country to unite as part of the ‘Love Your Local Market Campaign’.
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Burbage Common open day event cancelled to ground conditions
Due to recent weather conditions, the Borough Council have reluctantly had to make the decision to cancel this Sunday’s Burbage Common Open Day (19 May).
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Move into mindfulness with new exhibition
A new exhibition will open at Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery coinciding with National Mental Health Week and to support residents’ health and well-being.
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New Hinckley and Bosworth Mayor Robin Webber-Jones
One of the highlights of the civic year and an event which marks the official start of the council’s 50th anniversary celebrations took place on Tuesday (14 May).
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Council urges residents to ‘Walk This May’
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is encouraging residents to take some walking exercise as part of the ‘Walk This May’ national campaign.
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Big Pit Contractor now on notice to keep road clean
Contractors working on Hinckley’s Big Pit site have been served a Community Protection Notice, requiring them to clear mud from the road surrounding the Ashby Road site or face criminal sanctions.
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Memorial unveiled to woman who gifted Argents Mead
A Hinckley woman who gifted Argents Mead to the council so that residents across the borough could enjoy the open space has been honoured with a commemorative memorial plaque in her name.
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Atkins Building launches flexible workspace solution
The Atkins Building in Hinckley is launching a new flexible workspace solution ‘Co-working’ suitable for a range of work styles.
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Community equipment grant fund launches 1 April
A community equipment grant fund will open for parish and town councils and constituted community groups on 1 April 2024.
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MIRA Tech Park Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Development with Commencement of Plot 9 Construction
Issued by MIRA Technology Park:
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Council unveils plans to boost tourism
Plans to encourage more tourists to the borough and help the local economy to thrive have been unveiled by the Borough Council.
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Easter arrangements 2024
THE following opening times during the Easter period have been announced by the Borough Council, together with the arrangements that have been made for various council services:
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Free parking on Easter Saturday in selected Hinckley car parks
Shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Easter Saturday.
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Planning performance recognised by government
The council’s planning team has been acknowledged for the second year running by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for their work in improving planning performance.
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Borough Council to celebrate 50-year anniversary
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is celebrating its milestone 50-year anniversary this year by holding a series of special events, including a celebratory music festival.
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Church Walk works move into next phase
Works to make Hinckley town centre’s Church Walk more welcoming to shoppers and visitors are progressing well, with the scheme now ready to move into the next phase.
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Major incident update: Efforts continue round the clock on gas outage
Issued by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum:
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Borough celebrates its active heroes
The Hinckley and Bosworth Sports and Health Alliance Awards celebrated local active heroes at their recent awards ceremony, held at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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Funding boosts for borough businesses and organisations
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council urge businesses and organisations to apply for two new grants.
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Developers warned to keep road clean
The developers of Hinckley’s Big Pit have been served a community protection warning letter to require that all mud is cleared from the road surrounding the Ashby Road building site.
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Church Walk set to undergo major improvements
Works to improve Hinckley town centre’s Church Walk will begin early in the New Year.
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Christmas events spreads festive cheer in Hinckley
Residents were able to step into Christmas after three of Hinckley’s most beloved festive events were held last week.
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Awards honour volunteers who make a difference
VOLUNTEERS who have made a difference to the lives of other people in Hinckley and Bosworth have been recognised at a special event held at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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Santas, snowmen and elves enjoy Festive Family Fun Run
Santas, snowmen and Christmas elves braved the cold to race through Hinckley on Sunday (3 December) for the annual Festive Family Fun Run.
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Free trees to be planted across borough
Thousands of free trees and hedging will be planted across the borough this winter after residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges collected their free trees.
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Solo artists enjoy debut exhibition at Hinckley Gallery
A collective of four solo artists will be enjoying their debut exhibition at Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery this festive season.
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‘Warm Welcome’ grant scheme launched by Borough Council
Funding for community, voluntary and charity groups offering ‘warm welcome’ locations across Hinckley and Bosworth has been launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
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A Festive Feast for shoppers 2022
A Sunday food and craft market offering a selection of hot and cold food plus crafts, collectibles and gifts will be returning to Market Place around the town centre Christmas Tree in Hinckley.
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Free Festive Family Fun Run now open for registration
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and Hinckley BID have once again joined forces to bring you the Festive Family Fun Run on Sunday 3 December, Market Place, Hinckley.
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Press release issued by Hinckley BID, 22/11/2023
Hinckley businesses vote Hinckley BID back in for a fourth five-year term.
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