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Neighbourhood Plan 

Complete our Survey and win a Prize!

7 February 20227 March 2022 Colin Rainsforth

The Groby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group is seeking your views on the key issues for the Neighbourhood Plan. We

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What do our children think about Groby?

10 September 202110 September 2021 Colin Rainsforth

Groby children like the shops, the parks, the lights on the lamp posts at Christmas, and nature – especially the woods.

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Neighbourhood Plan 

Groby’s Heritage – List It or Lose It

14 June 202114 June 2021 Colin Rainsforth

The Groby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group are compiling a list of local heritage assets and we need your help.

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Neighbourhood Plan 

Help save Groby’s scenic views

10 May 202110 May 2021 Colin Rainsforth

Do you have a favourite scenic view in or around Groby Parish? If you do, the Groby Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group would like to know about it!

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FEATURED Neighbourhood Plan 

Make your voice heard!

12 April 20219 September 2021 Colin Rainsforth

The Groby Parish Neighbourhood Plan will help to protect nature, preserve history, and steer the future development of everything from

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Covid-19 Shops & Services 

Leicestershire pub owners thrilled to welcome back customers

12 April 202114 April 2021 Colin Rainsforth
‘Welcoming our team back to work along with our first guests this lunchtime genuinely felt very emotional’
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Covid-19 Shops & Services 

Pub chain hiring 40 employees as easing of lockdown looms

20 March 202114 April 2021 Colin Rainsforth
The Beautiful Pubs Collective is looking for workers to join its 3 pubs
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FEATURED Neighbourhood Plan 

Join our working groups

13 March 202116 April 2021 Colin Rainsforth

Having assembled a core group of volunteers with much of the knowledge and skills needed to drive development of the

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General News 

Free webinars – cyber awareness, fraud and scams

28 January 2021 Colin Rainsforth
Information issued by Leicestershire Police:
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Covid-19 General News 

Transport to vaccination centres provided for elderly residents

21 January 202113 March 2021 Colin Rainsforth
Local transport service Dial a Ride has joined forced with local charity Hinckley & Bosworth Community Transport to respond to residents’ concerns about getting elderly and disabled relatives and neighbours to a vaccination centre.
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Covid-19 General News 

Hinckley Leisure Centre goes live as a Covid-19 vaccination centre

14 January 202113 March 2021 Colin Rainsforth
Hinckley Leisure Centre has opened as a Covid-19 vaccination centre serving the local community.
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General News 

Concern that pandemic is distracting from crucial EU Exit preparations

24 November 2020 Colin Rainsforth
Businesses urged to get ready for end of EU transition on 1 January.
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Shops & Services 

Love local, shop local directory launched

20 November 202014 April 2021 Colin Rainsforth
TWO new directories highlighting local shops and businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth have been launched by the Borough Council.
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News

General HBBC News 

Mallory Mile returns for 2025

16 May 2025 HBBC
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.
General HBBC News 

Council Leader asks NHS to reconsider Mount Road hospital plans

16 May 2025 HBBC
General HBBC News 

Cllr Richard Flemming becomes new Hinckley and Bosworth Mayor

14 May 2025 HBBC
General News 

Man lost more than £1,000 to Leicestershire car park fraudster as warning issued

9 May 2025 Leicester Mercury
General HBBC News 

Local artist’s retrospective exhibition to be held at Atkins Gallery 

8 May 2025 HBBC
General HBBC News 

2025 Council tenant garden competition launched

8 May 2025 HBBC

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Groby (pronounced Grooby) is a thriving village situated 5 miles northwest of the city of Leicester, in the county of Leicestershire, England, UK.

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