Press releases
The Atkins Gallery spring and summer programme launched
Published on Friday, 29 March 2019 in Council news press releases
With the clocks changing this weekend we can now officially welcome the Atkins Gallery's spring and summer programme.
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Hinckley set to celebrate St Georges Day
Published on Thursday, 11 April 2019 in Council news press releases
Final preparations are now underway to celebrate St George's Day with a special programme of traditional entertainment in Hinckley.
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Closure order issued on Hinckley flat
Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2019 in Council news press releases
THE occupier and visitors have been banned from a flat in Hinckley after neighbours reported a number of anti-social incidents.
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Easter opening hours
Published on Monday, 01 April 2019 in Council news press releases
THE following opening times during the Easter period have been announced by the Borough Council, together with the arrangements that have been made for various council services:
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Have your say on new planning guidance
Published on Wednesday, 20 March 2019 in Council news press releases
Residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on the latest planning guidance for new build developments and extensions when a new consultation opens next month.
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Issued on behalf of Leicestershire Promotions
Published on Tuesday, 19 March 2019 in Council news press releases
Unique sculpture trail to reinterpret famous battle of Bosworth story.
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Earl Shilton boxing coach awarded lifetime achievement award
Published on Friday, 15 March 2019 in Council news press releases
Craig Perkins was surprised at Earl Shilton Boxing Club last week when he was awarded with the Hinckley and Bosworth Sport and Health Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Voters urged to make sure they are registered to vote
Published on Tuesday, 12 March 2019 in Council news press releases
WITH JUST UNDER eight weeks to go until the local elections, the Borough Council is encouraging its residents to make sure they’re registered to vote.
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Launch of ‘Message in a bottle’ – it could save your life!
Published on Wednesday, 06 March 2019 in Council news press releases
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council are launching ‘Message in a bottle’, a scheme where essential medical information and next of kin contact details are kept in case of an emergency in your home.
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Awards will honour volunteers who ‘make a difference’
Published on Tuesday, 05 March 2019 in Council news press releases
THE HUNT IS ON to find Hinckley and Bosworth residents who make a difference to the lives of others through volunteering.
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Civic Service in Hinckley
Published on Tuesday, 05 March 2019 in Council news press releases
HINCKLEY and Bosworth’s civic service will take place on Thursday 14 March at St Mary’s Church in Hinckley.
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Recycling is set to get even easier
Published on Thursday, 28 February 2019 in Council news press releases
RECYCLING for residents across the borough is set to become even easier from next month.
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Council maintains one of the lowest council tax rates in the country
Published on Friday, 22 February 2019 in Council news press releases
The Borough Council will increase its council tax charge for 2019/20 by a little under four per cent, following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting on Thursday (21 February).
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Residents to have their say on council services
Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2019 in Council news press releases
PEOPLE living in the Hinckley & Bosworth area are being asked for their opinion on the services they receive from the Borough Council.
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New machines mean no more loose change
Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2019 in Council news press releases
The Borough Council is phasing in new ticket machines at its pay-and-display car parks across Hinckley town centre.
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Plans approved for new Hinckley crematorium
Published on Thursday, 24 January 2019 in Council news press releases
BUILDING WORK on a crematorium on the A47 outside Hinckley is due begin later this year after planning consent was granted by the council’s planning committee (22 January).
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Isla 'Smiler' Tansey memorial stone unveiled in Hinckley
Published on Wednesday, 16 January 2019 in Council news press releases
A permanent memorial to seven year old Isla ‘Smiler’ Tansey has been unveiled in Argents Mead, Hinckley.
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Hinckley Community Initiative fund opens for applications
Published on Wednesday, 09 January 2019 in Council news press releases
Community groups within the town of Hinckley are being encouraged to apply for their share of this year’s Hinckley Community Initiative Fund.
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Residents and businesses invited to comment on Local Plan review
Published on Monday, 07 January 2019 in Council news press releases
RESIDENTS, local businesses and others with an interest in the borough are invited to give their views on the next stage of the review of the Hinckley & Bosworth Local Plan from Monday 7 January 2019.
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Free parking on Saturdays this January
Published on Wednesday, 02 January 2019 in Council news press releases
NEW YEAR shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost this year with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Saturdays.
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Merry munch draws in festive shoppers
Published on Monday, 17 December 2018 in Council news press releases
FESTIVE SHOPPERS packed Hinckley town centre on Sunday (16 December) for the first Merry munch market.
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Hinckley carols around the tree 17 December 2018
Published on Monday, 17 December 2018 in Council news press releases
HINCKLEY’S annual outdoor carol service brought some festive spirit to Hinckley town centre on Friday evening (14 December).
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Borough celebrates its sporting heroes
Published on Thursday, 13 December 2018 in Council news press releases
VICKY MACQUEEN, former England international rugby player and recipient of a British Empire Medal for services to women’s rugby, was the guest at Hinckley and Bosworth Sports and Health Alliance Awards evening.
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First festive run hailed a great success
Published on Monday, 10 December 2018 in Council news press releases
Hundreds of people took part in the first Festive family fun run in Hinckley on Sunday (9 December).
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Health care in Hinckley and Bosworth set for £8m investment
Published on Friday, 07 December 2018 in Council news press releases
Health and social care services in Leicestershire are set to benefit from £8m investment in community services in Hinckley and Bosworth.
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Borough hosts annual Rural Conference
Published on Friday, 07 December 2018 in Council news press releases
The council recently held its annual Rural Conference attended by delegates who were representing the rural parishes of the borough.
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Funding available for community groups and volunteers
Published on Thursday, 06 December 2018 in Council news press releases
Recognising the extensive work local groups put into organising community events and activities, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has made available two funds to apply for:
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Community Initiative fund opens for applications
Published on Friday, 30 November 2018 in Council news press releases
Community groups in parishes across Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of this year’s Parish and Community Initiative Fund.
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Tributes Paid to Former Mayor
Published on Friday, 30 November 2018 in Council news press releases
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth and long-serving Newbold Verdon councillor who has died.
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Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas
Published on Friday, 30 November 2018 in Council news press releases
There are an estimated one million cases of food poisoning in the UK every year, and without attention to food hygiene, this doesn’t stop during the festive season.
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