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(COVID-19): A message from Councillor Stuart Bray, Leader of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Published on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 in Council news press releases
I know many of us are understandably worried about the current coronavirus pandemic that is dominating our daily lives right now.
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Supporting businesses across the borough
Published on Wednesday, 01 April 2020 in Council news press releases
Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth have begun to receive grants to support them through the coronavirus pandemic with more set to be paid this week.
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Council tax payment assistance
Published on Friday, 27 March 2020 in Council news press releases
Following concerns over paying council tax during the coronavirus pandemic the council has announced that residents, who pay their council tax over 12 months can ask to switch to 10 monthly payments.
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Garden waste service suspended
Published on Friday, 20 March 2020 in My council press releases
The council has suspended its garden waste collection service for at least two weeks.
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Service changes due to coronavirus
Published on Thursday, 19 March 2020 in My council press releases
The council has suspended its bulky waste collection service and is making a range of changes to a number of other key public streetscene services until further notice.
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Events cancelled
Published on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 in My council press releases
Borough Council organised events that were due to take place in April and May have been cancelled in response to the latest government advice around coronavirus.
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It’s your call on climate emergency
Published on Thursday, 12 March 2020 in My council press releases
A STRATEGY for how Hinckley and Bosworth can tackle climate change has been launched at the council’s Rural Conference.
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Awards will honour volunteers who ‘make a difference’
Published on Wednesday, 04 March 2020 in My council 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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Proms in the Park 2020
Published on Monday, 02 March 2020 in Council news press releases
HINCKLEY’S Hollycroft Park will come alive with the sound of music when the popular Proms in the Park concert returns on Saturday 22 August.
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Debut photographic exhibition Hinckley on Canvas at Atkins Gallery, Monday 16 March to Friday 20 March
Published on Friday, 28 February 2020 in My council press releases
A debut photographic exhibition Hinckley on Canvas by Hinckley resident and photographer John Coward is to be held at the Atkins Gallery from Monday 16 March – Friday 20 March.
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Council tax still one of the lowest in the country
Published on Wednesday, 26 February 2020 in My council press releases
The increase in the Borough’s council tax charge for 2020/21 will be limited to 2.1%, following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting last night (25 February 2020).
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Free parking extended for shoppers
Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 in Council news press releases
Shopping in Hinckley is set to be given a boost from Monday when a new free parking scheme begins in Hinckley town centre.
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LGBT+ History Event, Wednesday 19 February
Published on Wednesday, 05 February 2020 in My council press releases
An event to celebrate LGBT+ History Month is being hosted by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Leicester LGBT Centre and Leicestershire Library Service.
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National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Michael
Published on Friday, 31 January 2020 in My council press releases
To conclude National Apprenticeship Week just remember there are hundreds of different apprenticeships to choose from.
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National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Blaine
Published on Friday, 31 January 2020 in My council press releases
Different apprenticeships are available all over the country, at companies large and small, in a wide range of industries and organisations. From local organisations to large national brands.
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National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Caitlin
Published on Friday, 31 January 2020 in My council press releases
This week is National Apprenticeship Week (3 - 7 February 2020).
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Switch and save energy scheme running again
Published on Wednesday, 29 January 2020 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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Time to Talk Day – Thursday 6 February
Published on Friday, 24 January 2020 in My council press releases
A free event aimed at encouraging people to talk about mental health is being hosted at Barwell’s George Ward Centre next month.
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Hinckley and District Photographic Society debut exhibition at Atkins Gallery
Published on Friday, 17 January 2020 in My council press releases
Atkins Gallery for the first time will be hosting the Hinckley and District Photographic Society 2020 exhibition from Monday 20 January until Friday 24 January.
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Support for Local Electricity Bill
Published on Thursday, 16 January 2020 in My council press releases
Councillors have backed a move to lobby Government to open up opportunities for the local generation and supply of green energy.
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Tributes paid to former mayor
Published on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 in Council news press releases
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth who has died.
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Residents to have their say on crime and disorder
Published on Friday, 10 January 2020 in My council press releases
Residents' views, alongside actual crime and disorder data, will help to determine priorities for the partnership for the next year, while the results of the survey will also be used to inform the Crime and Community Safety Priorities for the Hinckley & Bosworth and Blaby areas until 2023.
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Hinckley Community Initiative fund opens for applications
Published on Thursday, 09 January 2020 in My council 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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LGBT+ Community Event, Wednesday 15 January, Hinckley
Published on Wednesday, 08 January 2020 in My council press releases
Interested in LGBT+ issues and events in the Hinckley and Bosworth area?
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Treemendous effort by green fingered volunteers
Published on Thursday, 19 December 2019 in My council press releases
Green fingered adults and children pulled on their wellies and grabbed a spade on Saturday (14 December) and dug in to help plant trees at Burbage Common.
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Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas
Published on Tuesday, 17 December 2019 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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Hinckley carols around the tree, (published 16/12/2019)
Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 in Council news press releases
HINCKLEY’S annual outdoor carol service brought some festive spirit to Hinckley town centre on Friday evening (13 December).
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Festive Feast draws in festive shoppers
Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 in Council news press releases
FESTIVE SHOPPERS packed Hinckley town centre on Sunday (15 December) for Hinckley’s Festive Feast Christmas market.
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Community initiative fund opens for applications 2020/21
Published on Friday, 13 December 2019 in My council press releases
Community groups in parishes across Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Parish and Community Initiative Fund for 2020/21.
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Second annual festive run hailed a great success
Published on Monday, 09 December 2019 in Council news press releases
More than 200 people of all ages took part in the second annual free festive family fun run on Sunday 8 December in Hinckley town centre.
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