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News published February 2026

• Public invited to comment on proposed Article 4 Direction for Hinckley

  Published 18 February 2026

  Residents, landlords and businesses are invited to have their say on proposals that would give this council greater control over where new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are located in Hinckley.

• Statement by Council Leader on the closure of Lloyds Bank, Hinckley

  Published 12 February 2026

  Council Leader, Cllr Stuart Bray said: “I am very disappointed to learn of the announcement that Lloyds Bank will be closing its Hinckley branch on 10 June 2026.

• New investment will secure 30 years of habitat enhancement in Hinckley & Bosworth

  Published 11 February 2026

  A landmark agreement will secure the maintenance and enhancement of Burbage Common and Woods for the next 30 years.

• Food waste recycling caddies to be delivered from next week

  Published 10 February 2026

  Caddies for the new food waste recycling scheme will be delivered to homes in Hinckley and Bosworth from Monday 16 February.

• Land for sale, exclusively for development as a crematorium

  Published 09 February 2026

  Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is offering for sale land off the A47 Leicester Road, Earl Shilton exclusively for development as a crematorium.

• Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

  Published 05 February 2026

  Communities are encouraged to have their say in a Government consultation on the future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

• Sporting heroes celebrated at Active Awards

  Published 03 February 2026

  The Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards to celebrate local sporting heroes have been awarded at a ceremony at Hinckley Rugby Club.