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Borough hosts annual rural conference

18 March 2022 HBBC
AN ANNUAL RURAL conference has helped to identify a work programme to tackle some of the most common issues faced by people living in rural areas of the borough during the next year.
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Appeal for Royal memorabilia for Platinum Jubilee exhibition

17 March 2022 HBBC
Hinckley and Bosworth residents are being asked to loan photos and memorabilia for a special exhibition to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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‘Shakespeare in Hinckley’ celebrated at St George’s Day festivities

17 March 2022 HBBC
An exciting play telling a fictional tale of Shakespeare journeying to Hinckley will be performed at Argents Mead in Hinckley as part of a weekend to celebrate St George’s Day festivities.
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Garden waste discount for green-fingered residents

9 March 2022 HBBC
Green-fingered residents who were affected by the disrupted garden waste collections last year will pay a reduced rate for this year’s service. 
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Hinckley BID pancake celebrations 

2 March 2022 HBBC
More than 130 intrepid pancake racers of all ages and abilities braved the cold wind and took to Castle Street on Shrove Tuesday (1 March) to try to win one of the coveted Hinckley BID Pancake trophy.
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Get your £150 energy bill rebate quicker by paying your council tax by direct debit

1 March 2022 HBBC
Hinckley and Bosworth residents are being urged to pay their council tax by direct debit to help speed up the payment of a £150 rebate to homes in bands A to D for help towards energy bills.
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Candlelight vigil to be held for Ukraine

1 March 2022 HBBC
A silent candlelit vigil will be held in Hinckley on Friday evening in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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Review to look at how local communities are run

24 February 2022 HBBC
PEOPLE in Hinckley and Bosworth are being given their say on how their local communities are run.
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3,000 trees to be planted across Hinckley in partnership with Severn Trent and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

22 February 2022 HBBC
Volunteers from across the borough are being encouraged to join forces with Severn Trent to plant five Tiny Forests across Hinckley in celebration of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. 
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New restaurant set to open in The Crescent

17 February 2022 HBBC
A NEW INDIAN RESTAURANT is set to open in The Crescent, the mixed retail and leisure scheme in Hinckley town centre.
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Strategy to move faster to tackle climate change approved

16 February 2022 HBBC
An action plan setting out how and by when the Borough Council will reach its carbon neutral target has been approved by Hinckley and Bosworth’s full Council.
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Have your say on the Local Plan

10 February 2022 HBBC
Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area are invited to give their views on the pre-submission version of the Hinckley and Bosworth Local Plan.
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Have your say on the future development of Earl Shilton

9 February 2022 HBBC
Borough residents are being invited to give their views on a planning application that will transform the future development of Earl Shilton.
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Awards will honour volunteers who ‘make a difference’

4 February 2022 HBBC
THE HUNT IS ON to find Hinckley and Bosworth residents who make a difference to the lives of others through volunteering.
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Residents urged to have their say on waste and recycling in Leicestershire

4 February 2022 HBBC
People are encouraged to give their views on what happens to waste and recycling in the county.
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New safety cameras arrive at Hinckley park to help cut crime

1 February 2022 HBBC
New state-of-the-art CCTV cameras have been installed in a popular Hinckley park to increase safety and deter crime.
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Borough’s first Tiny Forest planted in Queens Park

28 January 2022 HBBC
The borough’s first Tiny Forest has been planted in Hinckley’s Queens Park with help from youngsters from three local schools.
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Hinckley pancake race returns

26 January 2022 HBBC
As all pancake lovers know, Shrove Tuesday is the time to get the frying pan out and practice those ‘tossing and catching’ skills, trying not to leave your creation attached to the kitchen ceiling.
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Hinckley creative arts exhibition inspires competitive spirit

24 January 2022 HBBC
Creative arts students at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College’s Hinckley Campus have mounted an exhibition based on the theme of ‘Respect for the Environment’.
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ARG Omicron support grant now open

21 January 2022 HBBC
Applications for a new business grant which will aim to help a range of affected businesses and charities which do not meet the criteria for other grants are now open.
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Sheltered housing scheme handed over to Borough Council

13 January 2022 HBBC
A NEW sheltered housing scheme Ambion Court in Market Bosworth has been officially handed back to the Borough Council following a 15-month building programme.
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Residents urged to have their say on Rail Freight plans

12 January 2022 HBBC
The public consultation for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange has begun today.
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Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant now open

7 January 2022 HBBC
Applications for a new business grant which will aim to help the hospitality and leisure sector in Hinckley and Bosworth are now open.
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Extra Support Grant launched to support coronavirus affected businesses

5 January 2022 HBBC
Hospitality, tourism, events and recreational businesses across the borough that have seen their trade hit by coronavirus may be eligible to apply for a new Extra Support Grant of up to £10,000.
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Protection zone in place after new bird flu case

22 December 2021 HBBC
The following press release was issued by Leicestershire County Council:
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Festive Feast and Crafts Market

12 December 202110 September 2021 HBBC
This event listed may be subject to COVID-19 guidelines. 12 December 2021
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Council funding for speed reduction campaign

2 December 2021 HBBC
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL has set aside £10,000 in a bid to tackle speeding motorists in areas of Hinckley.
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Time to nominate your sporting heroes

1 December 2021 HBBC
GET READY to cast your votes and help to find Hinckley & Bosworth’s Active Champions of 2021. 
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Remembering lost loved ones at Christmas

30 November 2021 HBBC
The Atkins Gallery in Hinckley has installed a Coronavirus Christmas Remembrance Tree where people can hang an ornament to represent and remember someone they have lost to COVID-19.
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Unsung Hero Award for Hinckley Town Tennis Club Coach

29 November 2021 HBBC
A prominent tennis coach and member of Hinckley Town Tennis Club has won the BBC East Midlands Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero Award for 2021.
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Borough Council & Hinckley BID’s Festive Family Fun Run 2021

26 November 2021 HBBC
Another festive event returns this year with the Borough Council and Hinckley BID’s Festive Family Fun Run (0.8 mile) on Sunday 5 December.
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Outdoor carol service to return

25 November 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S annual outdoor carol service will bring some early festive spirit to the town centre in December.
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Partnership supports White Ribbon Campaign

25 November 2021 HBBC
Awareness of how to report domestic abuse is being highlighted to residents across Hinckley and Bosworth this month. 
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A Festive Feast for shoppers

24 November 2021 HBBC
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, Hinckley on Sunday 12 December from 10am until 4pm.
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Have your say on Hinckley’s signs

23 November 2021 HBBC
RESIDENTS, motorists and visitors navigating the town centre are being invited to have their say on new signage that is being proposed for Hinckley.
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The Christmas lights switch-on makes a return, November 2021

22 November 2021 HBBC
Hinckley town centre welcomed the return of the town’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on on Friday night (19 November) after the popular annual event was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
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Christmas Lights Switch-on and Tin Hat Fair

19 November 202110 September 2021 HBBC
The big switch-on of the Christmas lights in Hinckley. 19 November 2021
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Christmas and New Year arrangements 2021

11 November 2021 HBBC
THE following opening times during the Christmas and New Year period have been announced by the Borough Council, together with the arrangements that have been made for various council services.
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Hinckley’s Spectacular Christmas Lights switch-on

9 November 2021 HBBC
Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on event will be making a very welcome return to Hinckley Town Centre later this month after the popular annual event had to be cancelled last year.
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Trial of electric refuse and recycling bin lorry

2 November 2021 HBBC
In the drive towards fossil fuel alternatives to power vehicles, the Borough Council are trialling an electric refuse and recycling bin lorry for waste collections this week.
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How borough residents can support COP26

1 November 2021 HBBC
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) begins in Glasgow.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley 2021

29 October 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S annual Remembrance Sunday service will take place on Sunday 14 November at the Argents Mead war memorial. 
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£19.9 million bid succeeds to boost local economy

27 October 2021 HBBC
A TRANSFORMATIONAL BID for a multi-million pound major new Natural Science and Conservation Centre at Twycross Zoo has been approved.
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Double accolade for town parks as ‘Green Flags’ awarded

15 October 2021 HBBC
TWO HINCKLEY parks are once again among the best in the UK after they were awarded a much coveted green flag – a prestigious accolade that is only awarded to the very best parks and green spaces.
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Hinckley high street heritage zone plans

13 October 2021 HBBC
Following a recent town centre survey, the Borough Council have taken the decision to retain a popular town centre car park in its entirety.
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Hate Crime Awareness Week | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

6 October 2021 HBBC
Anyone who has experienced hate crime in the borough will be encouraged to reach out to support services to report their experiences.
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Hate Crime Awareness Week

6 October 2021 HBBC
Anyone who has experienced hate crime in the borough will be encouraged to reach out to support services to report their experiences.
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No tricks, just treats as ‘Spooktacular Saturday’ returns to Hinckley

6 October 2021 HBBC
Look out for ghosts, ghouls, witches and wizards in Hinckley town centre on Saturday 30 October, 10am to 3pm when the town centre hosts its annual Spooktacular event. 
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Rugby Road park improvements | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

1 October 2021 HBBC
Works to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding are due to begin at Rugby Road Park on Monday (4 October).
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Rugby Road park improvements

1 October 2021 HBBC
Works to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding are due to begin at Rugby Road Park on Monday (4 October).
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Man fined over town centre fly-tipping

13 June 2025 HBBC
A Hinckley man has been fined £800 after he was found to have dumped several black bags on Church Walk in Hinckley in April 2025.
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Children design new anti-littering posters for Hinckley and Bosworth 

12 June 2025 HBBC
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Over 1000 residents turn out for Mallory Mile 2025 

11 June 2025 HBBC
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Proms in the Park 2025 a great success

9 June 2025 HBBC
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Council responds to NatWest branch closure

9 June 2025 HBBC
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Have your say now on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

9 June 2025 HBBC

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