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Councils work together on A5 anti-littering campaign

6 September 2024 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council are working with various councils including Blaby and Harborough District Councils, supported by National Highways on a campaign to reduce littering on the A5.

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Press release issued by Southwark Council

4 September 2024 HBBC

Future council housing report (launched 3 September 2024).

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Heritage Open Days return for 2024

16 August 2024 HBBC

History enthusiasts and families are once again invited to a series of Heritage Open Days across the borough this September.

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Family fun promised at re-arranged Burbage Common open day

15 August 2024 HBBC

There will be a fun-packed day for the whole family when Burbage Common holds its annual open day on Sunday 8 September, re-arranged from earlier this year.

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Hinckley and Bosworth residents reminded of Keep Safe Places

13 August 2024 HBBC

Residents are reminded that ‘Keep Safe Places’ are available to use across the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth.

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Snap Dragon Children’s Festival returned to Argents Mead as TV’s Pip and Posy cap off three fantastic days

8 August 2024 HBBC

THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival returned this week (5 August to 7 August), with three fun-filled days for all the family in Argents Mead.

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A5 between Hinckley and Tamworth recommended for improvement funding

8 August 2024 HBBC

The A5 between Hinckley and Tamworth has been recommended for improvement funding that would make the road ‘transformational’ for the Midlands.

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Midlands Connect provide top 17 transformational road schemes for new Government

8 August 2024 HBBC

The following press release was issued by Midlands Connect on 8 August 2024.

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Hinckley BID’s mini zoo success with more free events to come

6 August 2024 HBBC

Issued by Hinckley BID:

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Feast Hinckley a success once again

5 August 2024 HBBC

The weather held out over the weekend as popular food and drink festival Feast Hinckley returned to Argents Mead in the town centre.

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Council adds garden waste to big bin collection service

1 August 2024 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has added garden waste to its big bin collection service, with options including seven days’ hire of a 1100 litre bin for £60.

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Cineworld

29 July 2024 HBBC

We are deeply concerned to hear that Cineworld intends to close six UK cinemas, including its cinema in Hinckley, in the coming weeks.

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Snap Dragon returns to Argents Mead with guest visit from TV’s Pip and Posy on National Play Day

26 July 2024 HBBC

Popular Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival is back with three fun filled days for the family in Hinckley’s Argents Mead with a special visit on National Play Day from TV stars Pip and Posy.

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Council Leader sets out Rail Freight concerns to new government

26 July 2024 HBBC

The Borough Council Leader has written to the new Labour Secretary of Transport, Louise Haigh MP and new Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, inviting them to meet to discuss the Rail Freight scheme.

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Issued by Midland Connect: A5/A426 Gibbet Hill junction:

19 July 2024 HBBC

A5/A426 Gibbet Hill junction: New analysis shows junction is nearly ‘full’

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Feast Hinckley returns, 2024

19 July 2024 HBBC

POPULAR food and drink festival returns to Argents Mead, Hinckley over the weekend 3 to 4 August, 10am to 5pm with over 45 vendors offering a range of national and international cuisine.

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Issued by Midlands Connect:

19 July 2024 HBBC

A5: New research ‘further evidence’ in need for upgrade.

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Funding boosts for voluntary groups and organisations

16 July 2024 HBBC

Voluntary and community groups working with residents across the borough are being encouraged to apply for their share of two new grants.

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Borough Council launches ‘climate change’ photo competition

12 July 2024 HBBC

Photography enthusiasts are invited to capture an image which represents climate change within the borough as part of a photographic competition being launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.

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£80,000 available to boost rural businesses and organisations

8 July 2024 HBBC

Rural businesses and organisations are being invited to apply for grants.

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Council awarded top prize at Royal Town Planning Institute Awards Ceremony

28 June 2024 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council was awarded ‘Planning Authority of the Year – East Midlands’ at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence (26 June).

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Uniform Swap Shop launched by Borough Council

28 June 2024 HBBC

School uniform swap shops are set to open in local co-ops and community venues across Hinckley and Bosworth this summer to help families prepare for the new school term.

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Change of constituency for some voters

14 June 2024 HBBC

Some people in the borough will cast their votes in a different constituency during the general election on Thursday 4 July.

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Proms in the Park 2024

31 May 2024 HBBC

HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returns on Saturday 8 June.

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Beacon lighting to mark D-Day anniversary

31 May 2024 HBBC

Hinckley and Bosworth will shine a light as it prepares to take part in an historic national event marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Tenants’ satisfaction survey results revealed

24 May 2024 HBBC

Council housing tenants in Hinckley and Bosworth have given housing services a thumbs up in a recent survey.

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Council Community Houses transformed into Centres for Warmth

22 May 2024 HBBC

Community Houses will also be operating as ‘Centres for Warmth’ to provide warm, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents who are struggling with the cost of living thanks to funding from Cadent.

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Communities set to celebrate with anniversary fund

22 May 2024 HBBC

Community and voluntary groups across Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of a fund to commemorate the Borough Council’s milestone anniversary.

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Order to protect public spaces renewed

22 May 2024 HBBC

Rules that help tackle the problems associated with public drinking, the taking of drugs and so-called ‘legal highs’ in all public areas of the borough have been renewed by the Borough Council.

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Borough Council celebrating 50-year anniversary with event at Hollycroft Park

21 May 2024 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council will be hosting a one-off dedicated ‘birthday celebration’ on Saturday 25 May at Hollycroft Park, 12 noon until 8pm to commemorate its 50-year anniversary.

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Shoppers urged to ‘Love your local market’

17 May 2024 HBBC

Hinckley Market traders have joined thousands of others around the country to unite as part of the ‘Love Your Local Market Campaign’.

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Burbage Common open day event cancelled to ground conditions

17 May 2024 HBBC

Due to recent weather conditions, the Borough Council have reluctantly had to make the decision to cancel this Sunday’s Burbage Common Open Day (19 May).

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Move into mindfulness with new exhibition

16 May 2024 HBBC

A new exhibition will open at Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery coinciding with National Mental Health Week and to support residents’ health and well-being.

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New Hinckley and Bosworth Mayor Robin Webber-Jones

16 May 2024 HBBC

One of the highlights of the civic year and an event which marks the official start of the council’s 50th anniversary celebrations took place on Tuesday (14 May).

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Council urges residents to ‘Walk This May’

3 May 2024 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is encouraging residents to take some walking exercise as part of the ‘Walk This May’ national campaign.

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Big Pit Contractor now on notice to keep road clean

3 May 2024 HBBC

Contractors working on Hinckley’s Big Pit site have been served a Community Protection Notice, requiring them to clear mud from the road surrounding the Ashby Road site or face criminal sanctions.

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Memorial unveiled to woman who gifted Argents Mead

12 April 2024 HBBC

A Hinckley woman who gifted Argents Mead to the council so that residents across the borough could enjoy the open space has been honoured with a commemorative memorial plaque in her name.

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Atkins Building launches flexible workspace solution

28 March 2024 HBBC

The Atkins Building in Hinckley is launching a new flexible workspace solution ‘Co-working’ suitable for a range of work styles.

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Community equipment grant fund launches 1 April

28 March 2024 HBBC

A community equipment grant fund will open for parish and town councils and constituted community groups on 1 April 2024.

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MIRA Tech Park Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Development with Commencement of Plot 9 Construction

28 March 2024 HBBC

Issued by MIRA Technology Park:

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Council unveils plans to boost tourism

22 March 2024 HBBC

Plans to encourage more tourists to the borough and help the local economy to thrive have been unveiled by the Borough Council.

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Easter arrangements 2024

22 March 2024 HBBC

THE following opening times during the Easter period have been announced by the Borough Council, together with the arrangements that have been made for various council services:

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Free parking on Easter Saturday in selected Hinckley car parks

20 March 2024 HBBC

Shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Easter Saturday.

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Planning performance recognised by government

13 March 2024 HBBC

The council’s planning team has been acknowledged for the second year running by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for their work in improving planning performance.

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Borough Council to celebrate 50-year anniversary

14 February 2024 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is celebrating its milestone 50-year anniversary this year by holding a series of special events, including a celebratory music festival.

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Church Walk works move into next phase

7 February 2024 HBBC

Works to make Hinckley town centre’s Church Walk more welcoming to shoppers and visitors are progressing well, with the scheme now ready to move into the next phase.

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Major incident update: Efforts continue round the clock on gas outage

31 January 2024 HBBC

Issued by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum:

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Borough celebrates its active heroes

31 January 2024 HBBC

The Hinckley and Bosworth Sports and Health Alliance Awards celebrated local active heroes at their recent awards ceremony, held at Hinckley Rugby Club.

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Funding boosts for borough businesses and organisations

31 January 2024 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council urge businesses and organisations to apply for two new grants.

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Developers warned to keep road clean

26 January 2024 HBBC

The developers of Hinckley’s Big Pit have been served a community protection warning letter to require that all mud is cleared from the road surrounding the Ashby Road building site.

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