Hinckley High Street Heritage Action Zone
Overview
Between April 2020 and March 2024, the council delivered a range of heritage-led regeneration projects in Hinckley town centre as part of Historic England’s High Street Heritage Action Zone programme.
Historic England, the council, and other match funders – including the Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership and property owners – collectively invested circa £1.65m to:
- Undertake improvements to historic buildings in the town centre
- Complete public realm enhancements in Church Walk, Lilley’s Yard and other yards off Castle Street
- Undertake a feasibility study regarding underutilised town centre space
- Produce guidance on property maintenance
- Install heritage interpretation measures
- Deliver a range of community and cultural events celebrating Hinckley’s heritage
The public realm scheme was developed following consultation with the public and local businesses, to provide a safer and more pleasant experience for pedestrians in the area by raising the level of the highway, providing legible routes with new high quality surface materials, and installing trees and soft landscaping.
Feedback from stakeholders has been extremely positive regarding what has been achieved, delivering a high standard of regeneration. The project has also led to the accompanying resurfacing of the Church Walk car park, discussions with owners around enhancing the frontages of buildings facing into Church Walk, and the securing of UK Shared Prosperity Funding to enhance an underutilised storage area adjacent to the Church Walk buildings.
Last updated: 02/10/2025 15:08
