Rail hub decision a victory for borough residents
The Borough Council has warmly welcomed the government’s decision to turn down planning permission for a massive new Rail Hub on land outside Hinckley.
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School uniform swap shops set to re-open across Hinckley and Bosworth
School uniform swap shops are set to open again during April 2025.
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Funding grants launched for community VE Day anniversary celebrations
Funding grants are available to support a range of community VE Day celebration projects across Hinckley and Bosworth.
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Council officer recognised for saving colleague’s life
A Borough Council employee who saved the life of a colleague while at work has been recognised with a community award.
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Council continues to maintain one of the lowest Council Tax rates in the country
The Borough Council is to increase its council tax charge for 2025/26 by £5 following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting on 20 February 2025.
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Putting communities at the heart of future local government services 21/02/2025
An emerging preferred model for new local government structures which puts residents at the heart of public services and ensures councils stay connected to communities has been outlined.
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Putting communities at the heart of future local government services
An emerging preferred model for new local government structures which puts residents at the heart of public services and ensures councils stay connected to communities has been outlined.
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No collaboration – our residents deserve better, say the leaders of district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council
Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have issued a joint statement.
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New Taste Adventures map now available
A new online map has been launched to help Hinckley and Bosworth residents discover a range of places to eat and drink across the borough.
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Solar panels to be installed at Hinckley Leisure Centre
More than 700 solar panels will be installed on the roof of Hinckley Leisure Centre this month.
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Joint statement by leaders of the district and borough councils in Leicestershire
The following is a joint statement from the leaders of Leicestershire district and borough councils:
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Sporting heroes celebrated at Active Awards
The Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards to celebrate local sporting heroes have been awarded at a ceremony at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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Council Leader urges residents to warn the government against damaging council reforms
Just before Christmas, the UK government published their plans to restructure local government in England.
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Man fined in court over Hinckley health risk waste
A Hinckley man has been ordered to pay a total of £924 by Leicester Magistrates Court after failing to clear waste that posed potential health risks.
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Woman fined in court over Ratby fly-tipping
A Leicester woman has been ordered to pay a total of £352 by Leicester Magistrates Court after a fly-tip was discovered in Ratby.
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Hinckley students to showcase talents at creative arts exhibition
An free-to-enter exhibition in Hinckley is showcasing the work of talented artists from a local college.
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Local Leaders express serious concerns about the Single Unitary Council Proposal for Leicestershire
Leaders from Rutland County Council and the seven district/borough councils in Leicestershire have made it clear they have concerns about proposals to create a single unitary council for the county.
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Hard-hitting letter presses government to release flooding cash
The following press release was issued by LLR Prepared on 9 January 2025.
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Council Leader comments on English Devolution White Paper
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Leader, Councillor Stuart Bray, has commented on the government’s English Devolution White Paper.
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Public chooses Hollycroft Park, Hinckley as one of country’s top 10
Park users across the country have once again voted for Hinckley’s Hollycroft Park as one of their most impressive green spaces in the 2024 People’s Choice Awards – a Top 10 park in the country.
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Festive Feast goes down a treat
Hundreds of Christmas shoppers and food lovers enjoyed a Festive Feast at Hinckley’s Christmas market this past Sunday (15 December).
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Young people help to shape future of Hinckley and Bosworth at Youth Conference
Young people are already helping to shape what the next 50 years in Hinckley and Bosworth will look like.
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Festive carol service brings Christmas cheer
Residents are invited to get into the Christmas spirit and join together at Carols around the Tree, Hinckley’s annual outdoor carol service on Friday 13 December at 4:15pm.
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Free exhibition celebrating last 50 years of Hinckley and Bosworth now open
A free exhibition celebrating Hinckley and Bosworth over the last 50 years has opened in Hinckley.
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Council launches communications survey
A new communications survey has just been launched to find out more about how residents receive council news and services in Hinckley and Bosworth.
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Time to nominate your active heroes
Nominations are now open and it’s time to celebrate your community heroes.
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‘Warm Welcome’ grant scheme updated by Borough Council for 2024
Funding for community, voluntary and charity groups offering ‘warm welcome’ locations across Hinckley and Bosworth has been launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
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‘Warm Welcome’ grant scheme updated by Borough Council
Funding for community, voluntary and charity groups offering ‘warm welcome’ locations across Hinckley and Bosworth has been launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
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Community Initiative funds open for applications
COMMUNITY groups in Hinckley and the parishes of Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council’s Parish and Hinckley Initiative Fund.
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New hospital school hub opens in Hinckley
A school which helps young people return to their mainstream school has opened in Hinckley.
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Anti-litter campaign and poster competition launched by Borough Council
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC) are working with council’s countywide on a two-week campaign to reduce littering.
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Groundbreaking video game, TV and film artist to be honoured at Atkins Gallery
Two-time BAFTA-winning artist and animator Brett Jones will be celebrated with a memorial art exhibition at the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley this November.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley, 2024
Residents are being invited to pay their respects at Hinckley’s annual Remembrance Sunday service.
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Woman fined in court over Sutton Cheney fly-tipping
A Hinckley woman has been ordered to pay a total of £468 by Leicester Magistrates Court after a fly-tip was discovered in Sutton Cheney last October.
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More than 1,300 young people benefit from youth bus sessions
More than 1,300 young people in Hinckley are being supported to steer them away from the path to antisocial behaviour.
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New measures tackle shoplifting
CCTV, a retail radio scheme and nighttime economy marshals are being used to help tackle crime in Hinckley.
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Litter pick as part of Recycle Week a big success
Over 25 bags of litter were collected during a one-hour clean-up held at Hinckley Retail Park as part of Recycle Week organised by the Borough Council’s Business Climate Change Forum.
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50th Anniversary grant funding closed
Twenty voluntary and community groups have benefitted from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s 50th anniversary grants.
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Steps being taken to crack down on irresponsible school parking
Parents and guardians are being urged to consider the safety of children and other road users when parking at or near schools.
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Final details for Hinckley Christmas light switch on announced
With the big Christmas lights switch on only weeks away, final preparations are being made to welcome thousands of townsfolk and visitors to the town centre.
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Free tree scheme launches for 2024
Residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges are once again being invited to apply for free trees to help make the borough a greener place to be and to help fight climate change.
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Cinema to stay in Hinckley
Hinckley’s Cineworld cinema will stay open after the cinema chain came to an agreement with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council to keep the Hinckley cinema open.
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Two blue plaques installed for historic local figures
Two blue plaques dedicated to historic local figures Matthew Buckham and John McClure have been installed in Hinckley town centre.
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New community comes together at Hollycroft Grange, Hinckley
New residents of Hollycroft Grange came together for a recent community welcome event, hosted by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council at the development’s new state-of-the-art primary school.
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Atkins Gallery to host Quentin Blake: Book Covers exhibition
The Quentin Blake: Book Covers tour is coming to the Atkins Building in Hinckley this autumn.
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Free medieval activities go down a treat at Argents Mead
Children and families had plenty of fun on Saturday as Hinckley’s Argents Mead hosted free medieval activities as part of the Heritage Open Day series of events.
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Rail hub decision cautiously welcomed
The Borough Council has cautiously welcomed the government’s decision to delay a decision to build a massive new Rail Hub on land outside Hinckley.
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Fun enjoyed by all at Burbage Common Open Day
Visitors to Burbage Common enjoyed a fun-packed day on Sunday (September 8) at its annual open day event.
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Councils work together on A5 anti-littering campaign
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
Future council housing report (launched 3 September 2024).
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