Press releases
Honouring volunteers who make a difference
Published on Thursday, 24 September 2020 in Council news press releases
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council annually recognise and celebrate the contribution that volunteers make in supporting the community and improving the quality of life for residents in the borough.
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People with dementia to be at the heart of new technology trial
Published on Wednesday, 23 September 2020 in Council news press releases
Press release issued by Leicestershire County Council.
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Town set for free parking boost (Published 23 September 2020)
Published on Wednesday, 23 September 2020 in Council news press releases
Shopping in Hinckley to be given a boost during half term week after councillors approved a free parking scheme in Hinckley town centre.
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Heritage Open Days
Published on Friday, 11 September 2020 in Council news press releases
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to take part in a series of special activities that have been organised to mark Heritage Open Days in Hinckley and the wider borough this September.
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Hinckley high street heritage action zone launched
Published on Wednesday, 26 August 2020 in Council news press releases
More than £1.85 million of funding and heritage expertise is set to safeguard and celebrate Hinckley Town Centre over the next four years.
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Return of free concerts to Argents Mead
Published on Friday, 21 August 2020 in Council news press releases
Live outdoor music performances will return to the bandstand in Argents Mead every Saturday throughout September.
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New digital exhibitions are coming to Atkins Gallery Online
Published on Wednesday, 19 August 2020 in Council news press releases
Two new digital exhibitions are coming to Atkins Gallery Online following the success of the ‘Life in Lockdown’ open exhibition which took place this summer.
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Events programme 2020
Published on Tuesday, 18 August 2020 in Council news press releases
The Borough Council has announced a number of major changes to its events programme for the rest of 2020 in order to manage the risk to public safety during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Licence offers fast track to alfresco dining
Published on Wednesday, 12 August 2020 in Council news press releases
Al fresco dining spaces and street cafes could soon become a more familiar sight across the borough as local food and drink businesses are invited to apply for a fast track pavement licence.
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Council website ranked top three for accessibility
Published on Wednesday, 12 August 2020 in Council news press releases
The Borough Council’s website has been ranked one of the top three council websites in the UK for accessibility.
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Low income households offered extra help
Published on Friday, 07 August 2020 in Council news press releases
A scheme providing additional council tax help during the Covid-19 pandemic is benefiting working age households who are living on a low income.
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Contacting the council survey launched
Published on Wednesday, 05 August 2020 in Council news press releases
Borough residents are being invited to take part in a survey that explores how customers prefer to contact the council.
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Bike Sale and Maintenance Workshop for Charity 8 August, Hinckley Rugby Club
Published on Friday, 31 July 2020 in Council news press releases
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the country in many different ways and here in Hinckley and Bosworth it is no different.
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Hinckley Leisure Centre to reopen 3 August
Published on Monday, 20 July 2020 in Council news press releases
Following the recent announcement that indoor gyms and leisure centres can reopen the Borough Council is delighted to announce that Hinckley Leisure Centre plans to open its doors on Monday 3 August.
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Leader of the council seeks government support
Published on Friday, 17 July 2020 in Council news press releases
Council Leader seeks government support to help protect the borough from unwarranted and speculative development.
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Borough schools impress in first virtual games
Published on Thursday, 16 July 2020 in Council news press releases
Pupils across the borough are celebrating after an impressive performance against county schools in the first virtual school games summer championships.
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Highways authorities urged to note local hot spots
Published on Friday, 10 July 2020 in Council news press releases
Highways authorities are being urged to make sure that local transport hot spots, including the A5, are fully considered when delivering any future local road improvement schemes for the area.
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Voters urged to make sure they are registered to vote
Published on Tuesday, 07 July 2020 in Council news press releases
The Borough Council is encouraging its residents to make sure they’re registered to vote by responding to the annual canvass.
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Leicester and surrounding areas return to lockdown
Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2020 in Council news press releases
Following the government announcement that Leicester City and other areas in the county were to return to lockdown, due to an increase in numbers of coronavirus cases, a map has been created.
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Cyclists reminded to dismount
Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2020 in Council news press releases
Cyclists are being reminded to dismount when travelling through Castle Street and the pedestrianised areas of the town centre.
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Events cancelled in August 2020
Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2020 in Council news press releases
Borough Council organised events that were due to take place in August (including Hinckley BID and Friends of Hollycroft Park) have been cancelled.
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Tributes Paid to Former Mayor, Jeff Chantrell
Published on Friday, 19 June 2020 in Council news press releases
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Mayor of Hinckley & Bosworth and long-serving Bagworth councillor who has died at the age of 92.
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Council leader urges government to support Twycross Zoo
Published on Wednesday, 10 June 2020 in Council news press releases
Council Leader Stuart Bray has formally written to the Prime Minister pressing for urgent government support for Twycross Zoo that has been forced to stay closed with no visitor income since March.
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Town set to welcome back shoppers safely
Published on Tuesday, 09 June 2020 in Council news press releases
Towns across the borough are preparing to welcome back more shoppers by making a number of practical changes designed to help safeguard shopper and trader safety as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.
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Hinckley Market resumes full trading
Published on Monday, 08 June 2020 in Council news press releases
Hinckley Market is set to fully reopen over the next couple of weeks after the government gave the green light for outdoor markets to get back to business.
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Atkins Gallery Open Exhibition returns digitally
Published on Thursday, 04 June 2020 in Council news press releases
Atkins Gallery’s popular annual Open Exhibition is set to return this summer, in an accessible online format.
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Events cancelled – July 2020
Published on Thursday, 04 June 2020 in Council news press releases
Borough Council organised events that were due to take place in July (including Hinckley BID and Friends of Hollycroft Park) have been cancelled.
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Plans for development of Land South of Station Road in Market Bosworth
Published on Tuesday, 02 June 2020 in Council news press releases
A draft master plan has been drawn up to guide the development of land South of Station Road in Market Bosworth.
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Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth thanks NHS as ‘Clap our Carers’ finishes
Published on Monday, 01 June 2020 in Council news press releases
The weekly ‘Clap for our Carers’ is reportedly to finish after last Thursday (28 May), 10 weeks since the show of appreciation started.
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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council open Discretionary Grants Fund application
Published on Friday, 29 May 2020 in Council news press releases
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has been allocated an additional £1,092,000 to support businesses across the borough as part of the Government’s Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund.
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