HBBC – Page 5 – Groby Village

Register your views/objections on Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange

10 May 2023 HBBC

People with views or objections on the proposed Hinckley National Rail Freight Terminal (HNRFI) can now register them with the Government Planning Inspector.

General HBBC News

Good causes the focus of two new gallery exhibitions

3 May 2023 HBBC

Two new exhibitions are coming to the Atkins Gallery this May, with each focused on important messages and good causes.

General HBBC News

Music in the Mead season launches with coronation special

27 April 2023 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council will be launching their summer programme of ‘Music in the Mead’ concerts.

General HBBC News

Council sets the record straight on its local plan

27 April 2023 HBBC

Following questions raised in Parliament this week over the status of the Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s Local Plan, the council has issued the following clarification.

General HBBC News

Spring is blooming at Atkins Gallery

13 April 2023 HBBC

The Atkins Gallery, Hinckley is pleased to welcome the Leicestershire Society of Botanical Illustrators (LSBI) for their debut exhibition called Fabulous Flowers and Fruits.

General HBBC News

New Guide will help Event Organisers go Greener

29 March 2023 HBBC

Events held across the borough will be made even greener and more eco-friendly, thanks to the borough council’s new guide and commitment to making events sustainable.

General HBBC News

Easter arrangements 2023

29 March 2023 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:

General HBBC News

Play takes inspiration from Brame’s Famous Novel

29 March 2023 HBBC

An exciting new play taking inspiration from Hinckley novelist Charlotte Brame’s most famous work, Dora Thorn, will be performed in Hinckley as part of a weekend to celebrate St George’s Day festivities.

General HBBC News

Statement: Update on the Klondyke site, Newtown Linford Lane, Groby

17 March 2023 HBBC

The council is continuing to pursue planning enforcement action at the Klondyke site in Groby with regards to unauthorised occupation and engineering operations at the site.

General HBBC News

New Planning Team heralds a speedier service

16 March 2023 HBBC

Residents of Hinckley and Bosworth are benefiting from a speedier planning application process after a new director and head of planning have joined the council’s planning department.

General HBBC News

Borough hosts annual rural conference – 13 March 2023

13 March 2023 HBBC

The annual Rural Conference, organised by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC), was recently held at Twycross Zoo, attracting delegates from across the borough.

General HBBC News

Bin collections suspended

9 March 2023 HBBC

Due to current weather conditions the Waste Teams have had to suspend bin collections for the moment.

General HBBC News

Coronation Fund launched to support local community groups

8 March 2023 HBBC

To mark the Coronation of King Charles III, the Borough Council in partnership with the Rural Community Council, who co-ordinates the voluntary and community sector work across the borough is launching a new fund to help community groups to celebrate and commemorate this historic occasion.

General HBBC News

Hinckley National Rail freight plans withdrawn for further work

3 March 2023 HBBC

Developers Tritax Symmetry have had to withdraw their application for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange.

General HBBC News

Sheltered housing tenants raise funds for Blood Bikes

2 March 2023 HBBC

Residents in a Hinckley-based sheltered housing scheme have pulled together to raise money for a charity whose volunteers transport blood, blood products and medical equipment.

General HBBC News

‘Hinckley Illustrated’ exhibition captures the local area through drawing

1 March 2023 HBBC

A new free exhibition capturing the beauty of the local area through drawing opens at the Atkins Gallery next week.

General HBBC News

Rail hub consultation is incomplete and inadequate says council

22 February 2023 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has submitted its first response after the application for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNFRI) was submitted.

General HBBC News

Creative arts students’ talent shines through windows in the borough

16 February 2023 HBBC

Press release issued by North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC):

General HBBC News

Rail freight application submitted

9 February 2023 HBBC

Developers Tritax Symmetry (Hinckley) Limited have submitted their application for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) to the Planning Inspectorate.

General HBBC News

Borough celebrates its sporting heroes

31 January 2023 HBBC

The Hinckley and Bosworth Sports and Health Alliance Awards celebrated local sporting heroes at their 16th awards ceremony, held at Hinckley Rugby Club.

General HBBC News

Residents invited to have their say on proposals to improve Hinckley and Bosworth health services

23 January 2023 HBBC

People are being given the opportunity to have their say on proposed improvements to community health services in Hinckley and Bosworth. (Press release from NHS Leicestershire & Rutland)

General HBBC News

Council to host cost of living events in Earl Shilton and Barlestone

20 January 2023 HBBC

Residents concerned about the national rising cost of living or who are looking for advice or support are invited to attend a cost-of-living event in either Earl Shilton or Barlestone.

General HBBC News

Press release issued by Leicestershire Waste Partnership:

20 January 2023 HBBC

Long-term plan for recycling and waste set to progress: Twelve key pledges for recycling and waste plans in Leicestershire have been set out in a revised partnership strategy to 2050.

General HBBC News

College Students showcase talents at Atkins Gallery exhibition

18 January 2023 HBBC

Young artists from a Hinckley college have used their talents to create a moving exhibition about respecting the environment.

General HBBC News

Change in Hinckley and Bosworth Bulky Waste Collections

13 January 2023 HBBC

Upholstered furniture such as sofas and chairs will be collected and disposed of in a new way, due to a change in the law, which is now being enforced.

General HBBC News

New electric vehicle charging points installed in Earl Shilton

13 January 2023 HBBC

Electric vehicle drivers in Earl Shilton have been charging their vehicles at a new public point which has just been installed in the town centre.

General HBBC News

parkrun comes to Market Bosworth

9 January 2023 HBBC

Keen runners or anyone looking to get more active can now join Market Bosworth’s new free and friendly parkrun.

General HBBC News

Works to start on the refurbishment of Argents Mead moat

19 December 2022 HBBC

Work will begin on the refurbishment of the historic Argents Mead moat in January 2023.

General HBBC News

Work set to begin on flood-prone park path

13 December 2022 HBBC

Work will soon begin on a footpath and cycle route to prevent surface water issues in a Hinckley-based park.

General HBBC News

Christmas events spread festive cheer in Hinckley

13 December 2022 HBBC

Residents were able to step into Christmas after two of Hinckley’s most beloved festive events were held at the weekend.

General HBBC News

Festive Fun Run hailed a success

5 December 2022 HBBC

Despite the chilly weather, more than 200 residents of all ages took part in the fourth annual Festive Family Fun Run on Sunday 4 December in Hinckley town centre.

General HBBC News

Civic carol service in Burbage

1 December 2022 HBBC

HINCKLEY and Bosworth’s civic carol service will take place on Sunday 18 December at 6pm in St Catherine’s Church, Burbage.

General HBBC News

Council responds to HSBC branch closure

1 December 2022 HBBC

High street bank HSBC has announced it is closing 114 of its branches next year. One of the branches is in Market Bosworth.

General HBBC News

Thousands of free tees being planted this winter

29 November 2022 HBBC

Residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges will be planting thousands of free trees and hedging this winter to help make the borough a greener place to be and to help fight climate change.

General HBBC News

Thousands of free trees being planted this winter

29 November 2022 HBBC

General HBBC News

Warm places directory launched

28 November 2022 HBBC

A directory of ‘Warm Places’ which are opening their doors to residents concerned about rising bills has been launched by the Borough Council.

General HBBC News

Exhibition will feature photographs inspired by literature

23 November 2022 HBBC

Art lovers, photographers, readers, families and residents are being invited to visit the latest free exhibition at the Atkins Gallery.

General HBBC News

Festive family fun run 2022

22 November 2022 HBBC

Taking place on Sunday December 4 2022 at 11am in Market Place, Hinckley town centre.

General HBBC News

Outdoor carol service to bring festive cheer

22 November 2022 HBBC

Hinckley’s annual outdoor carol service will bring some early festive spirit to the town centre in December.

General HBBC News

Crowds gather for another spectacular Christmas lights switch-on

22 November 2022 HBBC

Crowds of residents filled Hinckley town centre on Friday night for another spectacular Christmas lights switch-on.

General HBBC News

Christmas and New Year arrangements

10 November 2022 HBBC

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:

General HBBC News

Spooktacular Saturday returns to Hinckley

31 October 2022 HBBC

Ghosts, ghouls, witches and wizards descended upon Hinckley’s haunted Britannia Centre as Spooktacular Saturday returned at the weekend.

General HBBC News

Canal towpath improvements completed in Hinckley

28 October 2022 HBBC

People in Hinckley are being encouraged to feel the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time by water.

General HBBC News

A5: Delays are costing drivers over £17,000 every day

21 October 2022 HBBC

Issued on behalf of Midlands Connect.

General HBBC News

New play equipment installed at Queens Park, Hinckley

18 October 2022 HBBC

Families and young children have been enjoying new play equipment installed at Hinckley’s Queens Park.

General HBBC News

Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley, 2022

14 October 2022 HBBC

Residents are being invited to pay their respects at Hinckley’s annual Remembrance Sunday service.

General HBBC News

New photographic exhibition opens in time for half-term

11 October 2022 HBBC

Art lovers, photographers, families and residents are being invited to visit the latest exhibition at The Atkins Gallery.

General HBBC News

Hinckley’s educational pioneer honoured with blue plaque

6 October 2022 HBBC

Three generations of one family gathered at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council to honour the latest recipient of a blue plaque.

General HBBC News

Council’s cost of living event a success

4 October 2022 HBBC

Residents concerned about the national rising cost of living attended a special money and wellbeing event in Hinckley on Saturday (1 October).

General HBBC News

Park and Stride trial gets more schoolchildren walking to school

4 October 2022 HBBC

A new programme to get children walking safely to school has been launched in Hinckley.

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