Councillors approve extra planning checks for shared houses
Councillors have introduced extra planning checks on new shared houses in and around Hinckley town centre.
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Hinckley to host new textile art exhibition
Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery will celebrate its roots when it hosts a free-to-attend art showcase and demonstrations this May (15-29).
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Councillors set to approve proposed extra planning checks for shared houses
Councillors are set to introduce extra planning checks on new shared houses in and around Hinckley town centre.
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Borough Council secures local facilities for ongoing use
Playgrounds in Ratcliffe Culey and Fenny Drayton will remain open and available for local families after the Borough Council took on the leases to secure their ongoing use.
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New book exchange scheme launched to celebrate National Year of Reading
A new book exchange scheme will be available at Borough Council events in Hinckley town centre throughout 2026.
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Town set to celebrate St George’s Day 2026
Final preparations are now underway to celebrate St George’s Day with a special programme of traditional entertainment in Argents Mead, Hinckley town centre.
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Music in the Mead concerts return for 2026
The popular Music in the Mead series of concerts will return to Argents Mead, Hinckley in 2026.
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Borough hosts 11th 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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Borough Council joins national summit to secure the future of council housing
A national summit aimed at securing the future of council housing has brought together political leaders and senior local authority officers.
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Borough Council issues statement on premises at 3 Chapel Street, Barwell
HBBC is working closely with the operator of the premises at 3 Chapel Street, Barwell to ensure it operates within its existing planning permission and licence when it reopens later this week.
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Council leaders meet senior NHS officials to progress plans for Hinckley health facilities
The Leader of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Stuart Bray, and Chief Executive Bill Cullen together with their deputies Cllr Mark Bools and Sharon Stacey, have met with senior NHS officials.
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Public invited to comment on proposed Article 4 Direction for Hinckley
Residents, landlords and businesses are invited to have their say on proposals that would give this council greater control over where new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are located in Hinckley.
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Statement by Council Leader on the closure of Lloyds Bank, Hinckley
Council Leader, Cllr Stuart Bray said: “I am very disappointed to learn of the announcement that Lloyds Bank will be closing its Hinckley branch on 10 June 2026.
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New investment will secure 30 years of habitat enhancement in Hinckley & Bosworth
A landmark agreement will secure the maintenance and enhancement of Burbage Common and Woods for the next 30 years.
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Food waste recycling caddies to be delivered from next week
Caddies for the new food waste recycling scheme will be delivered to homes in Hinckley and Bosworth from Monday 16 February.
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Land for sale, exclusively for development as a crematorium
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is offering for sale land off the A47 Leicester Road, Earl Shilton exclusively for development as a crematorium.
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Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Communities are encouraged to have their say in a Government consultation on the future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Consultation launched on future of governance in Hinckley
Those with an interest in the town of Hinckley are invited to give their views on the future of its governance.
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Borough Council confirms line‑up of free community events for 2026
The Borough Council is delighted to announce a full programme of free community events taking place throughout 2026.
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Hinckley students showcasing talents at Atkins Gallery exhibition
A free-to-enter exhibition in Hinckley is showcasing the work of talented students from North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College.
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New weekly food waste recycling service launching in March 2026
A new weekly food waste recycling service is set to help residents recycle food waste and reduce their environmental impact.
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Awards celebrate local volunteers
Volunteers who make a real difference in Hinckley and Bosworth were honoured at the annual Making a Difference awards, recently held at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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BALLERS Pool Lounge opens in The Crescent, Hinckley
BALLERS Pool Lounge will officially open in Hinckley’s The Crescent this week, the first of its kind in the shopping complex.
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Visitors enjoy popular Festive Feast market in Hinckley
Thousands of people enjoyed the ever-popular Festive Feast food and craft market in Hinckley on Sunday (14 December).
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Give your views on economic future of Hinckley and Bosworth
People in Hinckley and Bosworth are being asked for their views to shape the next five years of economic regeneration in the borough.
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Christmas and New Year arrangements 2025
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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New planters at Community Hospital
The Borough Council has helped to install new garden planters at Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital, creating more vibrant spaces for patients.
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Eight councils submit bold vision for local government structure
Eight Leicestershire and Rutland councils have worked together to submit a bold vision to Government for future council structures.
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Urgent government action needed on business rate relief changes
Market towns across Leicestershire have joined forces to urge government to reconsider proposed changes to business rates relief, which they say threaten the future of hundreds of small businesses.
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Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on
Thousands of people visited Hinckley town centre to see the town’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on.
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Injunction and power of arrest issued for anti-social behaviour at property in Burbage
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has successfully been granted an injunction and power of arrest on an individual, following complaints of anti-social behaviour by the tenant.
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Council flat closed after Anti-Social complaints
A council flat in Earl Shilton has been closed for three months after neighbours raised concerns over anti-social behaviour.
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New festive walking trail launched for light switch-on event
Visitors to Hinckley’s Christmas light switch-on event will be able to win prizes in a fun and free new festive walking trail when they come along on Friday 21 November.
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Free parking on Saturdays this Christmas season
Christmas shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost once again this year with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.
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Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on 2025
Thousands of people are expected to visit Hinckley town centre later this month to see the town’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on.
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Hinckley students scoop prizes in Recycling Hero competition
Five Hinckley youngsters have been crowned Recycling Heroes after scooping prizes at a school competition.
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Borough Council service helps Margaret, 90, after fall
A service from the Borough Council helped a 90-year-old Hinckley woman to summon help quickly when she fell outside her home earlier this month.
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Successful outcomes for unhappy neighbours in Earl Shilton and Barwell
Residents in Earl Shilton and Barwell have had their recent complaints heard and acted upon by the Borough Council’s planning enforcement team.
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Spooktacular celebrated in Hinckley
Families, shoppers, and visitors celebrated Halloween in style when they took part in the Borough Council’s popular Spooktacular on Saturday (25 October).
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Community Initiative funds open for applications 2026/27
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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Delivering devolution and growth key to a council reorganisation plan published today
A draft plan to reorganise councils, accelerate devolution and unlock economic growth across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been published today.
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Have your say on Local Plan
Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area are invited to give their views on the latest draft of the Hinckley and Bosworth Local Plan.
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Free tree scheme launches for 2025
Residents, businesses and community groups in Hinckley and Bosworth are again being invited to apply for free trees to help make the borough a greener place and to help fight climate change.
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Borough Council hosts free business events to boost skills and connections across Hinckley and Bosworth
Businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth are invited to take advantage of two free upcoming events hosted by the Borough Council and local partners.
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Council Leader issues statement to reassure residents
The Leader of the Borough Council has spoken out in support of a proud and inclusive borough while highlighting concerns about misinformation which may be alarming residents.
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Atkins Gallery dives into the depths with Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 exhibition
The Atkins Gallery is delighted to present the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 Exhibition, showcasing the breathtaking beauty and diversity of life beneath the surface.
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Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth gain free access to a new free Learning Hub
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC) and Hinckley BID have launched a new business learning hub in partnership with SEEDL, a virtual live learning subscription service.
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Coat exchange scheme to launch
A coat exchange scheme is coming to venues across Hinckley and Bosworth this autumn.
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New Pool Hall & Sports Bar set to open in The Crescent
The Crescent is set to welcome its first-ever Pool Hall & Sports Bar, marking a milestone in its nine-year history.
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Councils across Leicestershire launch campaign to tackle long-term impact of litter
Councils across Leicestershire are shining a spotlight on the lasting environmental impact of litter with the launch of the Litter Lives On campaign.
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