Press releases
Thank you to volunteers
Published on Friday, 22 January 2021 in Council news press releases
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council would like to thank local residents who have volunteered to become Covid-19 Marshals at the newly opened vaccination centre at Hinckley Leisure Centre.
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Transport to vaccination centres provided for elderly residents
Published on Thursday, 21 January 2021 in Council news press releases
Local transport service Dial a Ride has joined forced with local charity Hinckley & Bosworth Community Transport to respond to residents’ concerns about getting elderly and disabled relatives and neighbours to a vaccination centre.
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Grants for businesses ordered to close
Published on Friday, 15 January 2021 in Council news press releases
Businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth that have been forced to temporarily close or severely affected by government restrictions in December and January may be eligible to apply for several new grants.
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Hinckley Leisure Centre goes live as a Covid-19 vaccination centre
Published on Thursday, 14 January 2021 in Council news press releases
Hinckley Leisure Centre has opened as a Covid-19 vaccination centre serving the local community.
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Letter from the Council Leader
Published on Tuesday, 05 January 2021 in Council news press releases
Update from the Leader, Councillor Stuart Bray:
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Service changes due to New Year lockdown
Published on Tuesday, 05 January 2021 in Council news press releases
The majority of Borough Council services will continue in a COVID secure way through the third lockdown which begins today (5 January) and is expected to continue until at least mid-February.
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Grants for Businesses Ordered to remain closed
Published on Friday, 18 December 2020 in Council news press releases
Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth that have been ordered to remain closed under the tier three restrictions national restrictions are now being urged to apply for a grant.
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Plan set to improve local football facilities
Published on Thursday, 17 December 2020 in Council news press releases
The Borough Council has been involved in a two year project making plans which will help to improve community football facilities across England.
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Call for community groups to apply for grant funding
Published on Thursday, 17 December 2020 in Council news press releases
COMMUNITY groups in Hinckley and the parishes of Hinckley and Bosworth are encouraged to apply to the Borough Council's Parish Community Initiative Fund and Hinckley Community Initiative Fund.
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New avenue of trees for Queens Park
Published on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 in Council news press releases
Hinckley’s Queens Park is now even greener after a new avenue of eight heavy standard trees were planted this week.
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New and highly skilled jobs coming to this area
Published on Monday, 07 December 2020 in Council news press releases
Britishvolt, a company that specialises in battery engineering for electric vehicles, has chosen to move to the borough, bringing new and highly skilled jobs to this area.
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Latest grant for businesses available now
Published on Friday, 04 December 2020 in Council news press releases
Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth which have been severely affected by national restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus are being urged to apply for the latest round of COVID-19 grants.
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Green fingered Lions are ‘treemendous’
Published on Friday, 04 December 2020 in Council news press releases
Members of the Hinckley and Burbage Lions pulled on their wellies, grabbed a spade and dug in to help plant trees at Burbage Common.
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Christmas and New Year arrangements
Published on Friday, 04 December 2020 in Council news press releases
THE following opening times during the Christmas and New Year period have been announced by the Borough Council, together with the arrangements that have been made for various council services:
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The people have spoken – and voted for their 10 favourite parks
Published on Thursday, 03 December 2020 in Council news press releases
More than 59,000 votes cast as the nation picks the best of British – Hollycroft Park, Hinckley winner of 2020 People’s Choice vote.
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Residents urged to ‘Shop Local’ as extension to opening hours announced
Published on Wednesday, 02 December 2020 in Council news press releases
Residents are being urged to support their local shops as businesses reopen today (December 2) across Hinckley and Bosworth as the borough moves into Tier 3 restrictions.
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Have your say on Market Bosworth Masterplan
Published on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 in Council news press releases
Residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on a masterplan that will guide the development of land South of Station Road in Market Bosworth.
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Free parking on Saturdays this Christmas
Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 in Council news press releases
To coincide with lockdown restrictions easing, the Borough Council is reintroducing free parking in five popular town centre car parks on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas.
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Concern that pandemic is distracting from crucial EU Exit preparations
Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 in Council news press releases
Businesses urged to get ready for end of EU transition on 1 January.
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Love local, shop local directory launched
Published on Friday, 20 November 2020 in Council news press releases
TWO new directories highlighting local shops and businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth have been launched by the Borough Council.
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Cineworld
Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2020 in Council news press releases
The Chief Executive of Cineworld Cinemas has thanked the Borough Council for its ongoing support of the Hinckley cinema and responded to a number of concerns raised following its temporary closure.
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Grants for businesses ordered to close (published 16/11/2020)
Published on Monday, 16 November 2020 in Council news press releases
Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth that have been forced to temporarily close under the national restrictions brought in on 5 November are now being urged to apply for a grant.
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Remembrance Service 2020
Published on Friday, 06 November 2020 in Council news press releases
In line with national guidance on social distancing, large outdoor events across the country have had to be scaled back or moved online this year including Remembrance Sunday services and parades.
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Vote for your favourite park (published 06/11/2020)
Published on Friday, 06 November 2020 in Council news press releases
Everyone is urged to vote for their favourite park in Hinckley and show how much they love their parks.
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Service changes due to second lockdown
Published on Thursday, 05 November 2020 in Council news press releases
The majority of Borough Council services will continue in a Covid secure way through the second lockdown which begins today (5 November).
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Concerns raised about proposed planning overhaul
Published on Friday, 30 October 2020 in Council news press releases
Councillors and planners have raised concerns about sweeping Government proposals to overhaul the planning system.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley
Published on Friday, 30 October 2020 in Council news press releases
Hinckley's Atkins Building is among the landmarks in the county to be lit up in red in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal 2020 once again this year.
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Double accolade for town parks
Published on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 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.
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Call to ‘celebrate differently’ to stay safe
Published on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 in Council news press releases
Press release issued by LLR Prepared:
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Test and Trace isolation support payment scheme launched
Published on Monday, 12 October 2020 in Council news press releases
Financial help is now available through the Borough Council to help qualifying people on low incomes who have been told to self-isolate through NHS Test and Trace.
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