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General HBBC News 

Community initiative funds open for applications 2022/23

1 October 2021 HBBC
COMMUNITY groups in Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council’s Parish Community Initiative Fund and Hinckley Community Initiative Fund.
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New community house launched in Burbage

30 September 2021 HBBC
A community centre that will offer a range of new activities for adults, young people and children in Burbage has just been relaunched by the Borough Council. 
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Local artist Noel Brannan remembered as new exhibition to open at Atkins Gallery

27 September 2021 HBBC
Atkins Gallery is pleased to present the Noel Brannan Retrospective Exhibition, which will open on Monday 11 October.
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Householders in Hinckley to benefit from free security upgrades to boost safety

24 September 2021 HBBC
Nearly 300 householders in Hinckley will be offered free security upgrades as part of a major crackdown on burglary.
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Free parking in Hinckley for October half term, 18 to 23 October

24 September 2021 HBBC
October half term shopping Hinckley will be given a boost with free car parking in selected town centre car parks.  
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Avro Energy  | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

23 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council and its partners stand ready to offer support to any local Avro Energy employees after the Hinckley based business ceased trading yesterday. 
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Avro Energy 

23 September 2021 HBBC
The Borough Council and its partners stand ready to offer support to any local Avro Energy employees after the Hinckley based business ceased trading yesterday. 
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Councils collaborate to promote ‘Our Shared Heritage’

22 September 2021 HBBC
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council are delighted to announce the launch of their new joint heritage leaflet – ‘Our Shared Heritage’.
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Heritage Open Days to continue this weekend

14 September 2021 HBBC
HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS are set for a second weekend discovering more about the heritage of the borough as the Heritage Open Days festival continues this Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September.
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Music in the Mead wows music lovers with final performance of the year

13 September 2021 HBBC
The last concert in a series of popular outdoor live music performances wowed music lovers on Saturday afternoon (11 September) when 4th Avenue took to the bandstand in Hinckley’s Argents Mead.
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Have your say on Hinckley high street heritage zone plans

13 September 2021 HBBC
Local residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on some proposed improvements to Hinckley town centre.
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Hinckley BID hosts 10th annual motor show in Hinckley town centre

10 September 2021 HBBC
Now completely full, 550 entries have been received for Hinckley BID’s free 10th Annual Motor show on Sunday 19 September.
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What's On 

Groby superhero scarecrow festival

10 September 202110 September 2021 HBBC
11 September 2021 – 12 September 2021. Scarecrow map £1 on sale at The Stamford Arms on both days.
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Proms in the Park a resounding success

7 September 2021 HBBC
HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park came alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returned on Saturday 4 September. 
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Ask for Angela campaign extended across the borough

3 September 2021 HBBC
Pubs, bars and restaurants across Hinckley and Bosworth are supporting the Ask for Angela campaign, which encourages people to discreetly ask for help if they feel unsafe on a date.
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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 | 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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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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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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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
General HBBC News 

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

9 June 2025 HBBC

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