Mallory Mile returns for 2025
The ever-popular Mallory Mile returns on Monday 9 June to the Mallory Park Circuit in Kirkby Mallory as part of local celebrations for National Bike Week.
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Council Leader asks NHS to reconsider Mount Road hospital plans
Leader of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Cllr Stuart Bray, has urged the NHS to work with him to preserve the historic frontage of Mount Road hospital building in Hinckley.
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Cllr Richard Flemming becomes new Hinckley and Bosworth Mayor
One of the highlights of the civic year took place on Tuesday (13 May) at Annual Council when the new Mayor of the Borough was installed for the next 12 months.
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Man lost more than £1,000 to Leicestershire car park fraudster as warning issued
Police are reporting a rise in incidents
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Local artist’s retrospective exhibition to be held at Atkins Gallery
Atkins Gallery, Hinckley will be hosting an exhibition titled Ideas-Images-Objects by local artist Peter Berry who lives and works in Hinckley.
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2025 Council tenant garden competition launched
Council tenants are being encouraged to enter Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s annual garden competition.
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‘Proper gem’ Leicestershire pub near Bradgate Park launches search for new owners
Brewers Everards have described it as a ‘pub with serious pulling power’
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Peer review gives outstanding praise to Borough Council
A national independent review of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has given outstanding praise to the “ambitious and forward-looking” authority focussed on economic growth.
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See inside the home near Bradgate Park which has had its price slashed by £1 million
The grand home dates back to the 1850s
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Council serves Persimmon Homes second Temporary Stop Notice in a year
The Borough Council have served its second Temporary Stop Notice on Persimmon Homes in the last 12 months, this time on their Brascote Park development off Brascote Lane in Newbold Verdon.
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St George’s Day celebrations to go ahead with a change this Saturday, 26 April
Hinckley District Scouts have unfortunately announced that they have had to take the decision to cancel this year’s annual St George’s Day parade, which was planned to take place on Saturday 26 April.
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Leicestershire home badly damaged after shed fire spreads
Multiple crews were called to the scene
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All the Easter events at Bradgate Park and Highcross in Leicestershire this April
Many other locations are celebrating the season in style too
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Prisoner back behind bars after being caught driving despite ban
Robert Allen was out on licence after serving half of a recent prison term
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Music in the Mead concerts return for 2025
The popular Music in the Mead series of concerts will return to Argents Mead, Hinckley in 2025.
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Borough Council distributes £63,000 of government funding to Warm Welcome venues
The Borough Council has distributed £63,000 in funding to 42 local voluntary and community organisations.
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Bold vision for future of local council structures submitted to Government
A bold vision which puts people and places at the heart of future council structures in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been submitted to Government. (Friday 21 March 2025).
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Museum receives UK government funding for improvement works
Hinckley & District Museum, in partnership with Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, has received £20,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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Leaders respond to city council’s local government reorganisation proposals
Cllr Pip Allnatt, Leader of Melton Borough Council and speaking on behalf of the Leaders of the Leicestershire District and Borough Councils and Rutland County Council, has issued a statement.
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Thousands of residents benefitting from council’s community work
The Borough Council’s wide-ranging community work has been celebrated in a recent report.
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Borough Councillor’s actions breached Code of Conduct
A Borough Councillor is required to attend data protection and safeguarding training after being found in breach of the Borough Council’s Code of Conduct.
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Borough Council urges government to secure future of council housing
The Borough Council has urged the government to take action to secure the future of council housing.
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Borough hosts 10th Rural Conference
The annual Rural Conference, organised by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council was recently held at Mythe Barn, Sheepy Magna, attracting delegates from across the borough.
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Man arrested after ‘suspicious’ behaviour near Leicestershire schools
There had been reports of a man in a balaclava
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Council leaders meet Minister to discuss local government reform
The following joint statement was issued on behalf of Leicestershire’s district and borough councils, and Rutland County Council.
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New solar panels generating free power
The 700 new solar panels at Hinckley Leisure Centre are now generating free power.
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New ‘Indie’ market coming to Hinckley
A new community ‘Indie’ market is coming to Hinckley town centre from the end of March.
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Rail hub decision a victory for borough residents
The Borough Council has warmly welcomed the government’s decision to turn down planning permission for a massive new Rail Hub on land outside Hinckley.
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School uniform swap shops set to re-open across Hinckley and Bosworth
School uniform swap shops are set to open again during April 2025.
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Funding grants launched for community VE Day anniversary celebrations
Funding grants are available to support a range of community VE Day celebration projects across Hinckley and Bosworth.
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Dad on benefits stole diesel after overspending on children’ gifts
Jay Jesson went to the same petrol station twice and took diesel totalling more than £130
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Woman’s life saved by ‘humble hero’ after hit-and-run incident
Tina Mcbrien said she had been left for dead in the road
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Council officer recognised for saving colleague’s life
A Borough Council employee who saved the life of a colleague while at work has been recognised with a community award.
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Council continues to maintain one of the lowest Council Tax rates in the country
The Borough Council is to increase its council tax charge for 2025/26 by £5 following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting on 20 February 2025.
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Great grandmother among 22 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes have also been paid to those who died unexpectedly
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Putting communities at the heart of future local government services 21/02/2025
An emerging preferred model for new local government structures which puts residents at the heart of public services and ensures councils stay connected to communities has been outlined.
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Putting communities at the heart of future local government services
An emerging preferred model for new local government structures which puts residents at the heart of public services and ensures councils stay connected to communities has been outlined.
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No collaboration – our residents deserve better, say the leaders of district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council
Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have issued a joint statement.
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New Taste Adventures map now available
A new online map has been launched to help Hinckley and Bosworth residents discover a range of places to eat and drink across the borough.
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Have your say on the dog lead rules for Bradgate Park
Four deer were killed by dogs in the past month
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Dogs to blame as four Bradgate Park deer die
The park has strict rules for dog walkers but deer deaths still happen
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Queen’s rebellion letter from 16th century smashes auction expectations
The letter is signed ‘ Mary the quene’
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Solar panels to be installed at Hinckley Leisure Centre
More than 700 solar panels will be installed on the roof of Hinckley Leisure Centre this month.
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Joint statement by leaders of the district and borough councils in Leicestershire
The following is a joint statement from the leaders of Leicestershire district and borough councils:
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Sporting heroes celebrated at Active Awards
The Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards to celebrate local sporting heroes have been awarded at a ceremony at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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Council Leader urges residents to warn the government against damaging council reforms
Just before Christmas, the UK government published their plans to restructure local government in England.
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Man fined in court over Hinckley health risk waste
A Hinckley man has been ordered to pay a total of £924 by Leicester Magistrates Court after failing to clear waste that posed potential health risks.
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Woman fined in court over Ratby fly-tipping
A Leicester woman has been ordered to pay a total of £352 by Leicester Magistrates Court after a fly-tip was discovered in Ratby.
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Hinckley students to showcase talents at creative arts exhibition
An free-to-enter exhibition in Hinckley is showcasing the work of talented artists from a local college.
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Local Leaders express serious concerns about the Single Unitary Council Proposal for Leicestershire
Leaders from Rutland County Council and the seven district/borough councils in Leicestershire have made it clear they have concerns about proposals to create a single unitary council for the county.
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