Press releases
New fleet to clean up Hinckley and Bosworth
Published on Friday, 19 October 2018 in Council news press releases
A NEW FLEET of waste and recycling vehicles is out on the streets of Hinckley & Bosworth marking the final stage of a major overhaul of the council’s bin collection and grounds maintenance service.
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Spooktacular Saturday: 27 October
Published on Friday, 12 October 2018 in Council news press releases
Following the success of last year’s event, Hinckley town centre will be celebrating Halloween with a Spooktacular Saturday event on Saturday 27 October from 10am to 3pm.
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Places Leisure and Places Gym team up to raise money
Published on Monday, 08 October 2018 in Council news press releases
Issued on behalf of Hinckley Leisure Centre.
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District leaders pledge to continue to work together
Published on Friday, 05 October 2018 in Council news press releases
The leaders of all seven district councils have today unanimously agreed to continue working together to review the current model of local government in Leicestershire.
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Plan sets out how city and county will grow
Published on Tuesday, 02 October 2018 in Council news press releases
A PLAN setting out how Leicester and Leicestershire will grow in the future is set to be agreed by local partners.
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Woman guilty of littering in Hinckley
Published on Monday, 01 October 2018 in Council news press releases
A CIGARETTE BUTT thrown out of a car window has cost a Hinckley woman a total of £630 after she was convicted of littering by a magistrates court.
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Town smokers urged to 'Vote with your butt'
Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018 in Council news press releases
The first cheque has been awarded to the most popular charity as voted by smokers of Hinckley.
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Work begins to restore damaged playground
Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018 in Council news press releases
Work has begun on restoring a play area following an act of arson earlier this year.
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New free community classes launching in Newbold Verdon, Desford and Ratby
Published on Monday, 24 September 2018 in Council news press releases
Residents of Newbold Verdon, Desford and Ratby are being offered the chance to try two new free activity classes that begin this autumn.
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Free volunteering event
Published on Thursday, 20 September 2018 in Council news press releases
Keen volunteers and community groups are invited to attend a free event which aims to promote volunteering opportunities in the borough.
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Children’s autumn play sessions
Published on Wednesday, 19 September 2018 in Council news press releases
TWO play sessions have been organised for youngsters next month to encourage children to explore and have fun during the October half term holiday.
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Time to nominate your sporting heroes
Published on Tuesday, 18 September 2018 in Council news press releases
GET READY to cast your votes and help to find Hinckley & Bosworth's sporting heroes of 2018.
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It’s ‘Easy to ASK’ about food allergies
Published on Monday, 17 September 2018 in Council news press releases
A new campaign is being launched to help protect young people with food allergies when eating out.
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Dog Warden Service scoops two national awards
Published on Monday, 17 September 2018 in Council news press releases
The Borough Council’s Dog Warden service has scooped two national awards for its ongoing work in the care of stray dogs.
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New legislation for landlords
Published on Monday, 17 September 2018 in Council news press releases
LOCAL landlords who let certain types of properties are being urged to check whether they need to apply for a licence following recent changes to legislation from central government.
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Switch and save energy scheme running again
Published on Friday, 14 September 2018 in Council news press releases
RESIDENTS in Hinckley & Bosworth could get a better deal from their energy provider by taking part in the latest round of the Borough Council's energy switching scheme.
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Heritage Open Days to continue this weekend
Published on Monday, 10 September 2018 in Council news press releases
HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS are set for a second weekend discovering more about the heritage of the borough as the Heritage Open Days festival continues from this Thursday (13 September).
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District leaders call for collaboration over local government reorganisation
Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2018 in Council news press releases
District council leaders are calling on Leicestershire County Council to work with them to fully investigate options for the future of local government organisation in the county.
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Flying the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day
Published on Monday, 03 September 2018 in Council news press releases
THE RED ENSIGN is flying in the borough today (3 September) to recognise Merchant Navy Day.
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We all have a favourite park and now’s the time to vote for yours!
Published on Friday, 31 August 2018 in Council news press releases
Vote for your favourite park in Hinckley and show how the UK loves parks.
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Have your say on the future of council services
Published on Friday, 31 August 2018 in Council news press releases
EVERYONE LIVING IN HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH is being asked for their views about proposals for the future of council services in the borough.
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Plans submitted for new Hinckley Crematorium
Published on Thursday, 30 August 2018 in Council news press releases
BUILDING WORK on a crematorium on the A47 outside Hinckley could start in the spring if plans are approved by the council’s planning committee.
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Borough Council raises grave concerns about moving to one large council
Published on Friday, 24 August 2018 in Council news press releases
PROPOSALS TO SCRAP EVERY COUNCIL IN LEICESTERSHIRE and replace it with one single enlarged council for the county, have received a thumbs down from local borough councillors.
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Heritage Open Days
Published on Tuesday, 21 August 2018 in Council news press releases
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of Heritage Open Days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September.
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Barbecue top tips safety checklist
Published on Monday, 20 August 2018 in Council news press releases
With an estimated 33 million people planning a barbecue over the bank holiday weekend, we have partnered with the Food Standards Agency to provide some top tips to help prevent food poisoning.
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Atkins Gallery hosts Earl Shilton Camera Club exhibition 2018
Published on Thursday, 16 August 2018 in Council news press releases
Earl Shilton Camera Club is returning to Atkins Gallery, Hinckley with their biggest exhibition yet!
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Popular food festival returned to Hinckley
Published on Tuesday, 14 August 2018 in Council news press releases
A POPULAR FOOD FESTIVAL wowed the crowds at the weekend (11 and 12 August) when it returned to Hinckley for its second year.
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#Islastones exhibition opens at Atkins
Published on Wednesday, 08 August 2018 in Council news press releases
AN INSPIRATIONAL exhibition of #islastones has opened at Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery this week.
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Council website awarded top four star rating
Published on Friday, 03 August 2018 in Council news press releases
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s website is one of 43 out of the 414 council websites in the UK to be awarded the top four star rating in the Better Connected audit for 2017-2018.
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Double accolade for town parks in Hinckley
Published on Friday, 03 August 2018 in Council news press releases
TWO HINCKLEY parks are officially among the best in the UK after they were each awarded a much coveted green flag - a prestigious accolade that is only awarded to the very best parks and green spaces in the UK.
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