About the council

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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is a borough council serving the people, communities and businesses of Hinckley & Bosworth in south west Leicestershire.

The council serves approximately 100 000 inhabitants over 16 wards with 34 elected councillors and with approximately 450 full-time and part-time staff: Council services and staff

The council is one of seven district (or borough) councils in Leicestershire which operate within a two tier system where responsibilities are divided between the district or borough council and Leicestershire County Council. 

The council administers a full range of district council duties and works in partnership with Leicestershire County Council and many other agencies, such as the NHS, the Police and the Fire Service.

Our vision: 'A place of opportunity'

The Corporate Plan reflects national and local priorities and provides the council its main focus for service delivery planning over the next four years.