Grants available to boost conservation areas
Grant funding is now available to enhance the character of conservation areas in Hinckley and Bosworth.
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General
Festival with more than 100 events all over Leicestershire including Bradgate Park taking place
Most of the activities are free
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Urgent warning issued for Leicestershire after three bonfires cause major damage
Fire crews say people should ‘think twice’ about starting bonfires in hot weather
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Residents and visitors support Armed Forces Day Service and Parade 2025
A special service and parade was held in Hinckley on Saturday (28 June) to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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Leicester apartment with ‘stunning’ city views smashes estimates at auction
There’s panoramic views that stretch as far as Bradgate Park
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Hinckley youngsters to enjoy new park upgrades
Youngsters in Hinckley are now able to enjoy refurbished and improved facilities at Richmond Park.
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Men encouraged to join wellbeing bike rides
Men (aged 18+ and above) across Hinckley and Bosworth are being urged to join a new, free series of bike rides to aid their mental health and wellbeing.
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Boy, 17, arrested after stolen motorcycle driven ‘dangerously’ through Leicester
The motorcycle was also seen being driven at speed
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Armed Forces Day Service and Parade 2025
A special service and parade will be held in Hinckley on Saturday 28 June to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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‘Stunning views’ Leicester city centre apartment goes to auction
There’s panoramic views that stretch as far as Bradgate Park
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Your museum and gallery need you
This year marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War, with Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May 1945 and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August 1945.
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Council Leader writes to Health Secretary about the future of Mount Road hospital
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Leader, Cllr Stuart Bray, has written to the Health Secretary about the future of the Mount Road hospital building in Hinckley.
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Give your thoughts on Hinckley and Bosworth heritage
Hinckley and Bosworth residents are being asked for their thoughts on a four-year vision to identify, manage and enhance the borough’s heritage.
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Man fined over town centre fly-tipping
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
Following a borough wide competition, two local children will have their anti-littering posters displayed across Hinckley and Bosworth and online in 2025.
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Over 1000 residents turn out for Mallory Mile 2025
The ever-popular Mallory Mile returned to the Mallory Park Circuit in Kirkby Mallory on Monday evening (9 June) as part of local celebrations for National Bike Week.
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Proms in the Park 2025 a great success
Hinckley’s Hollycroft Park came alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returned on Saturday (7 June).
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Council responds to NatWest branch closure
High street bank NatWest has announced it intends to close its Hinckley branch later this year.
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Have your say now on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Residents, businesses and organisations are being urged to have a say on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Free summer fair set for Bradgate Park with dozens of stalls promised
A ‘bustling marketplace’ will be the main feature
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Pubs in need of new landlords around Leicester and the county
These are the Everards pubs that need new licensees
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Proms in the Park returns for 2025
Hinckley’s Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returns on Saturday 7 June.
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Borough Council grant helps upgrade local school’s swimming facilities
Bosworth Academy has made upgrades to its swimming pool facilities thanks to grant funding from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
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Man ‘obsessed’ with high-value vehicles linked to 19 burglaries
Total loss to victims was nearly £120,000
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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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