Press releases
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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Golf club fined for safety failings after fatal accident
Published on Friday, 27 July 2018 in Council news press releases
A GOLF CLUB has been fined £75,000 after it was found guilty of three health and safety breaches that led to a golf course manager being fatally injured by a falling branch.
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Unitary authority - joint statement by council leaders
Published on Friday, 27 July 2018 in Council news press releases
Update on behalf of the District and Borough Council Leaders of Leicestershire.
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Inspector backs planning refusal
Published on Wednesday, 25 July 2018 in Council news press releases
THE PLANNING INSPECTOR has backed the Borough Council's decision to refuse planning permission for 185 new homes to be built in open countryside in Barwell.
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#islastones campaign is coming to Atkins Gallery
Published on Wednesday, 25 July 2018 in Council news press releases
THE POPULAR #islastones campaign, which aims to raise awareness of childhood cancers, is coming to Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery this summer in memory of local school girl, Isla Tansey.
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A5 Partnership receives major boost from Chris Grayling,
Published on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 in Council news press releases
Issued on behalf of the A5 Partnership
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Hansom Cab makes historic return
Published on Friday, 13 July 2018 in Council news press releases
THE HANSOM CAB has returned home to Hinckley, the place of its birth over 180 years ago.
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Hinckley BID's ninth annual Soap Box Derby
Published on Tuesday, 10 July 2018 in Council news press releases
Press release - issued on behalf of Hinckley BID
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Summer activity brochure for youngsters
Published on Tuesday, 10 July 2018 in Council news press releases
An online brochure packed full of summer holiday activities for young people in Hinckley and Bosworth can now be downloaded from the Borough Council’s website.
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War memorial restored in time for centenary
Published on Monday, 09 July 2018 in Council news press releases
HINCKLEY’S WAR MEMORIAL has been given a facelift in time for this year’s commemoration of the centenary of the end of the First World War.
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New grounds machinery delivered
Published on Monday, 09 July 2018 in Council news press releases
MORE THAN TWO MILLION SQUARE METRES of publicly owned parks and green spaces across Hinckley and Bosworth is set to become even greener this year.
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Event honoured our Armed Forces
Published on Monday, 02 July 2018 in Council news press releases
A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade was held in Hinckley on Saturday to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council makes a stand against domestic abuse
Published on Friday, 29 June 2018 in Council news press releases
The Borough Council has signed up to a new national campaign to confirm its commitment to tackling domestic abuse in communities across Hinckley and Bosworth.
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Popular food festival returns to Hinckley's Argents Mead
Published on Wednesday, 27 June 2018 in Council news press releases
A POPULAR FOOD FESTIVAL is returning to Hinckley on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 August.
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Tributes paid to former mayor
Published on Tuesday, 26 June 2018 in Council news press releases
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth and long-serving Burbage councillor who has died at the age of 97.
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Car park changes in Hinckley announced
Published on Monday, 25 June 2018 in Council news press releases
SHOPPERS and residents will soon be able to benefit from more flexible parking in Hinckley town centre car parks.
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Hinckley & Bosworth Community Safety Partnership kick off their World Cup campaign
Published on Wednesday, 20 June 2018 in Council news press releases
With England’s World Cup campaign now in full swing the Hinckley & Bosworth Community Safety Partnership are launching a campaign to remind people of the impact of anti-social behaviour and violence.
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Traditional sports day
Published on Monday, 18 June 2018 in Council news press releases
FAMILIES GATHERED in Argents Mead on Saturday (16 June) to enjoy a traditional sports day outside Hinckley Leisure Centre.
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Event will honour our Armed Forces – Saturday 30 June 2018
Published on Friday, 15 June 2018 in Council news press releases
A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade will be held in Hinckley on Saturday 30 June to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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Madness at Mallory as bikers make it to Moscow and beyond
Published on Wednesday, 13 June 2018 in Council news press releases
HUNDREDS OF CYCLISTS young, old, new and existing took part in the 17th Mallory Mile cycling event on Monday evening (11th June).
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Snap Dragon festival week 2018 programme launched
Published on Thursday, 07 June 2018 in Council news press releases
THE popular Snap Dragon children and families festival will be back for the seventh year running this summer with a week-long programme of activities in Hinckley.
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The people who protect your plate in Hinckley and Bosworth
Published on Monday, 04 June 2018 in Council news press releases
WE love our food, there’s simply no denying it. In fact, as a nation, we spent over £203 billion on food and drink last year alone*. But the safety of our food is often something we take for granted.
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Get active: Take up the challenge of the Summer Series
Published on Friday, 01 June 2018 in Council news press releases
WHY NOT take up the challenge of our Summer Series this year! Hinckley and Bosworth is the place to be this June, with a number of events taking place for everyone to take part in.
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Bin collection days to change from 11 June 2018
Published on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 in Council news press releases
A new bin collection schedule starts in Hinckley and Bosworth from Monday 11 June, with some residents seeing a change in collection days for their refuse and recycling bins.
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Recreation field gets new play equipment
Published on Monday, 21 May 2018 in Council news press releases
A new piece of play equipment has been installed in the recreation field on Hall Drive, Stoke Golding.
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New Mayor chosen at annual meeting
Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018 in Council news press releases
ONE of the highlights of the civic year took place at the council’s annual meeting last night (15 May) when a new Mayor of the Borough was installed for the next 12 months.
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Biggest ever turn out at Burbage Common Open Day
Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2018 in Council news press releases
More visitors than ever before enjoyed a fun-filled day at Burbage Common’s 24th annual open day, which was held on Sunday (13 May).
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