Borough hosts 11th Rural Conference
The annual Rural Conference, organised by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, was recently held at Mythe Barn, Sheepy Magna, attracting delegates from across the borough.
Delegates representing the rural parishes of the borough, along with many key partners including Leicestershire Police, the Rural Community Council, Leicestershire County Council and Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance attended.
The year’s event focused on bringing delegates up to date on key priorities which included:
- HBBC’s peer review report
- Warm Welcomes
- Food waste collections
- Mapping climate-positive community groups for HBBC website
- Local Nature Recovery Strategy in action
- A collaborative approach to food poverty
- Neighbourhood mental health and communities
- Funding opportunities
- Physical activity and walking
- Rural policing; and much more
Delegates had the opportunity to meet and learn about police dog handlers, with PC Joel Pommersheim and his dog Echo showcasing their skills.
Plus, the Borough Council's children and young people officer alongside students from Newlands Primary School in Earl Shilton presented how they have utilised the councils free tree schemes at their schools.
This year delegates were invited to bring a food donation with them, with over a 57.5kg worth of donations being delivered to Hinckley Area Foodbank who were grateful for the support.
Councillor Martin Cartwright, Executive Member for Rural Affairs, said: “I am proud to say that this is our 11th conference and once again I would like to thank all our local partners for the work they do for the borough’s communities, particularly over the past year.
“Topics have been varied, and we look forward to developing and progressing new initiatives both within the borough council and its partner organisations in the forthcoming year and beyond.”
For further details about the rural work programme and strategy contact Cultural Services on culture@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
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