News archive
News published November 2025
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Eight councils submit bold vision for local government structure
Published 28 November 2025Eight Leicestershire and Rutland councils have worked together to submit a bold vision to Government for future council structures.
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Festive carol service brings Christmas cheer
Published 27 November 2025Residents are invited to get into the Christmas spirit and join together at carols around the tree, Hinckley’s annual outdoor carol service on Friday 12 December at 4:15pm.
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A Festive Feast for shoppers
Published 27 November 2025As part of the Borough Council’s activities to mark the festive season the ever-popular Festive Feast food and craft market will be returning to Market Place in Hinckley on Sunday 14 December.
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Time to nominate your active heroes
Published 26 November 2025Nominations are now open, and it’s time to celebrate your community’s heroes.
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Urgent government action needed on business rate relief changes
Published 25 November 2025Market towns across Leicestershire have joined forces to urge government to reconsider proposed changes to business rates relief, which they say threaten the future of hundreds of small businesses.
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Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on
Published 25 November 2025Thousands of people visited Hinckley town centre to see the town’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on.
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Council flat closed after anti-social complaints
Published 20 November 2025A council flat in Earl Shilton has been closed for three months after neighbours raised concerns over anti-social behaviour.
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New festive walking trail launched for light switch-on event
Published 13 November 2025Visitors to Hinckley’s Christmas light switch-on event will be able to win prizes in a fun and free new festive walking trail when they come along on Friday 21 November.
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Free parking on Saturdays this Christmas season
Published 12 November 2025Christmas shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost once again this year with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley
Published 10 November 2025People across the borough paid their respects at this year’s annual Remembrance Sunday services this weekend.