Early bin collections
Due to the predicted high temperatures from Tuesday 11 August to Friday 14 August, please present your bin by 6am on your collection day during this period.
Trees - general advice
Who owns or is responsible for a tree?
Many residents contact the council with similar questions in relation to trees. These may be trees they own or just want to find out information on a specific tree.
Who owns or is responsible for a tree?
- Trees, shrubs or bushes in Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council's parks, open space or countryside sites, contact Green Spaces: complete our green spaces contact form or telephone 01455 255728
- Trees in council house gardens or communal areas on council house sites: telephone Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council on 01455 238141 and select option 1 for Housing Repairs
- Trees in parish open spaces outside Hinckley: contact the Clerk to the Parish Council
- Trees growing in the pavement or highway verge are managed by Leicestershire County Council: email customerservices@leics.gov.uk or telephone 0116 305 0001
- Privately owned trees or overgrown hedges encroaching upon or endangering the highway or public footpaths should be reported to Leicestershire County Council: email customerservices@leics.gov.uk or telephone 0116 305 0001
- Trees on other sites belonging to Leicestershire County Council: email propertyhelpdesk@leics.gov.uk or telephone 0116 305 5000
- To identify land ownership regarding privately owned trees: contact the land registry (gov.uk), telephone 0300 006 0411
Last updated: 05/01/2026 10:49
