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Working together to safely reopen Hinckley town centre
Published on Wednesday, 27 May 2020
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council in conjunction with Hinckley BID is working with businesses to get Hinckley town centre ready to safely reopen for business as shop managers prepare to start trading again following the announcement that retail and shops can reopen from Monday 15 June.
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Hinckley & Bosworth residents asked to complete physical activity and well-being survey
Published on Thursday, 21 May 2020
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council in conjunction with Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport are asking residents to complete an online survey to understand the impact coronavirus restrictions are having on their physical activity.
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Reminder to renew garden waste collection service
Published on Thursday, 21 May 2020
Green fingered residents are reminded that they will need to renew their subscription to the garden waste collection service by 31 May; this follows a two month extension following the suspension of the service due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Order will protect public spaces
Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2020
RULES that help tackle the problems associated with public drinking, the taking of drugs and so-called 'legal highs' in all public areas of the borough have been renewed by the Borough Council.
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Planning meetings to resume remotely
Published on Thursday, 14 May 2020
Planning Committee meetings for Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council will resume remotely from next week following the government’s decision to grant local authorities powers to meet and make decisions
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Special collection service re-introduced
Published on Wednesday, 13 May 2020
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council are re-introducing their Special collection service accepting online bookings for additional refuse sack collections and removal of small clearance items. However due to the coronavirus pandemic this service is a one person operation with strict front boundary rule for sacks of waste.
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Mobile testing unit to open in Hinckley
Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2020
A mobile testing unit will open in Hinckley from 13 May to 15 May to provide coronavirus tests to people in the local area.
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‘Thumbs up’ for bin crews
Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Younger residents in Hinckley and Bosworth can now show their appreciation for bin crews by colouring in a #thumbsup poster and displaying it in their window or sticking it to their bin.
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Bulky waste collections to resume
Published on Monday, 27 April 2020
The Council is resuming a limited bulky waste collection service in May.
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Closure order issued on Hinckley Flat
Published on Monday, 27 April 2020
A closure order has been granted for a council flat in Hinckley after people living nearby raised repeated concerns about antisocial behaviour and drug offences taking place at the property.
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Events cancelled
Published on Monday, 27 April 2020
Borough Council organised events that were due to take place in June have been cancelled in response to the government’s continued advice around coronavirus and social distancing.
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Small businesses urged to claim unpaid grants
Published on Friday, 24 April 2020
Small businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth are being urged to claim £4.3 million of unpaid business grant support that is available to help them during coronavirus pandemic.
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Garden waste service update
Published on Thursday, 23 April 2020
The garden waste collection service will resume from Monday (week commencing 27 April).
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New X-ray facility for the borough welcomed
Published on Wednesday, 15 April 2020
The Borough Council has welcomed the opening of a new X-ray facility at Hinckley and District Hospital following the decision to reinstate the service rather than its closure.
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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s response to coronavirus
Published on Thursday, 09 April 2020
Latest update from the Leader, Councillor Stuart Bray and Chief Executive Bill Cullen:
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Coronavirus resident support scheme launched
Published on Monday, 06 April 2020
In response to the Coronavirus outbreak Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has been supporting local residents who are self isolating and have no support networks through a resident support scheme.
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Garden waste service update - 3 April 2020
Published on Friday, 03 April 2020
The council has suspended its garden waste collection service for the time being. It has pledged to keep this matter under continuous review and will resume the service as soon as it possibly can.
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Supporting businesses across the borough
Published on Wednesday, 01 April 2020
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
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
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
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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(COVID-19): A message from Councillor Stuart Bray, Leader of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Published on Wednesday, 18 March 2020
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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Events cancelled 18 March 2020
Published on Wednesday, 18 March 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Civic carol service in Hinckley
Published on Wednesday, 04 December 2019
HINCKLEY and Bosworth’s civic carol service will take place on Monday 16 December at Hope Community Church, Deveron Way in Hinckley.
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A festive feast for shoppers
Published on Monday, 25 November 2019
A Sunday food and craft market offering a selection of hot and cold food plus crafts, collectibles and gifts will be returning to Market Place, Hinckley on Sunday 15 December from 10.30am until 4pm.
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Campaign pledges to support victims of violence
Published on Monday, 25 November 2019
A series of events will be held this month as part of the Borough Council’s ‘White Ribbon’ pledge to support and protect victims of domestic violence.
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Hinckley carols around the tree, (published 25/11/2019)
Published on Monday, 25 November 2019
HINCKLEY’S annual outdoor carol service will bring some early festive spirit to the town centre in December.
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Thousands turn out for lights switch-on
Published on Monday, 25 November 2019
Thousands of people crammed into Hinckley town centre to see the town’s annual spectacular Christmas lights switch-on on Friday night.
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Borough Celebrates its Sporting Heroes
Published on Friday, 22 November 2019
The Hinckley and Bosworth Sports and Health Alliance Awards celebrated the very best in local sporting achievement at their recent sports awards, held at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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Line up for the Festive Family Fun Run
Published on Friday, 22 November 2019
A FREE FESTIVE Family Fun run hosted by Hinckley BID and the Borough Council will be held on Sunday 8 December in Hinckley Town Centre.
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Plant a tree this winter
Published on Thursday, 21 November 2019
Volunteers are being urged to do their bit to halt the climate emergency by grabbing a spade and planting a tree at one of two free sessions taking place in Hinckley this December.
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Christmas and New Year arrangements 2019
Published on Tuesday, 19 November 2019
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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Black Roses event helps highlight dangers of hate crime, published 19/11/2019
Published on Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Twelve years after her daughter Sophie’s death, Sylvia Lancaster OBE is still campaigning to stamp out prejudice and intolerance towards people from alternative subcultures.
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Stay safe this Christmas, 2019
Published on Monday, 18 November 2019
With the festive season nearly underway, Hinckley & Bosworth’s Community Safety Partnership are urging people to keep safe during the Christmas and New Year season.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley (published 11/11/2019)
Published on Monday, 11 November 2019
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE attended Hinckley’s annual Remembrance Sunday service which took place at the Argents Mead war memorial yesterday (10 November).
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Free parking on Saturdays this Christmas in Hinckley
Published on Friday, 08 November 2019
CHRISTMAS shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost once again this year with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.
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Town set for free parking boost
Published on Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Shopping in Hinckley is set to be given a boost if councillors approve a free parking scheme in Hinckley town centre when they meet this evening.
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Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on
Published on Tuesday, 05 November 2019
THOUSANDS of people are expected to visit Hinckley town centre later this month to see the town’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on.
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Tackle Litter - Bin It!
Published on Thursday, 31 October 2019
Students from St Martin’s Catholic Academy in Stoke Golding have participated in an interactive actor-led presentation Bin It! A workshop, encouraging 11-13 year olds to think about why people litter, reflect on their own behaviour and emphasise the importance of caring for their local area and to take pride in where they live.
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Councillors welcome X-ray funding
Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2019
COUNCILLORS have welcomed news that x-ray facilities will be returned to Hinckley.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley 2019
Published on Tuesday, 29 October 2019
HINCKLEY’S annual Remembrance Sunday service will take place on Sunday 10 November at the Argents Mead war memorial.
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Spooktacular Saturday success in Hinckley (published 28/10/2019)
Published on Monday, 28 October 2019
Even the wet weather could not stop families and visitors to Hinckley celebrating all things ‘spooky’ when it held its annual Spooktacular Saturday event at the weekend.
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Plan for development of Land South of Station Road in Market Bosworth
Published on Thursday, 24 October 2019
In July 2019 Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, St Peters Church and Market Bosworth Parish Council issued a statement confirming that there is a joint commitment to overseeing the development of land south of Station Road in Market Bosworth.
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‘Spooktacular Saturday’ isn’t Scared by Wet Weather
Published on Thursday, 24 October 2019
So you’re not spooked by the weather ‘Spooktacular Saturday’, Hinckley Town Centre’s popular Halloween themed event will now take place indoors this weekend.
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Young drivers taught to stay safe and avoid car accidents, 23/10/2019
Published on Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Young drivers were taught how to stay safe and avoid car accidents during a recent morning of activities at John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre.
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Hollycroft Park, Hinckley winner of 2019 People’s Choice vote
Published on Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Today, Green Flag Award is announcing the winners of the 2019 People’s Choice vote. With more than 1,800 sites to choose from – all of which meet the standards demanded by the international Green Flag Award programme – the public have chosen their ten favourites. Included in this year’s list of winners for the first time are Hollycroft Park, managed by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and Valentines Park, managed by Vision Redbridge.
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Council offers X-ray machine help
Published on Thursday, 10 October 2019
EFFORTS TO RETURN X-ray facilities to Hinckley moved a step closer after the Borough Council offered its help to explore the reinstatement of the key service for the benefit of local residents.
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Hammonds extends lease to stay in Hinckley
Published on Thursday, 10 October 2019
Hammonds, the Hinckley-based fitted furniture manufacturer, has had its lease extended for a term of 125 years.
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Climate change plans gather momentum
Published on Thursday, 10 October 2019
Plans to tackle climate change are gathering momentum in Hinckley and Bosworth.
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No tricks, just treats for 'Spooktacular Saturday'
Published on Wednesday, 02 October 2019
Look out for ghosts, ghouls, witches and wizards in Hinckley town centre on Saturday 26 October from 10am to 3pm when the town centre hosts its annual Spooktacular event.
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Plans approved for new sheltered housing scheme
Published on Wednesday, 02 October 2019
BUILDING WORK on a new sheltered housing scheme in Market Bosworth is due to begin in the spring after planning consent was granted by the council’s planning committee (17 September).
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Blue plaque for local framework knitter and working class agitator
Published on Thursday, 26 September 2019
A blue plaque has been unveiled in Hinckley in recognition of a local framework knitter and political agitator for the working class.
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Appeal to help find Gotham fly-tippers caught on camera
Published on Monday, 23 September 2019
Press release issued on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council
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Residents invited to have a say on revised proposals for the old leisure centre site, Coventry Road, Hinckley
Published on Friday, 20 September 2019
Press release issued by Green 4 Architects.
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Hinckley & Bosworth Sports Awards - nominations are now open
Published on Wednesday, 18 September 2019
GET READY to cast your votes and help to find Hinckley & Bosworth's sporting heroes of 2019.
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Enchanting with numbers: the computing countess of Kirkby Mallory
Published on Thursday, 12 September 2019
A MAJOR NEW EXHIBITION to honour the first computer programmer is taking place at Hinckley’s Atkins Building this October.
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Proposed new railway station welcomed
Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2019
News of a possible new railway station between Hinckley and Nuneaton has been welcomed by councillors.
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Free volunteering event
Published on Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Anyone interested in volunteering and community groups is invited to attend a free event which aims to promote volunteering opportunities in the borough.
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Voters urged to make sure they are registered to vote
Published on Thursday, 05 September 2019
The Borough Council is encouraging its residents to make sure they’re registered to vote to ensure they are able to vote in any upcoming General Election.
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New restaurant set to open in The Crescent
Published on Wednesday, 04 September 2019
A NEW INDIAN RESTAURANT is set to open in The Crescent, the mixed retail and leisure scheme in Hinckley town centre.
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Dog Warden Service scoops national award
Published on Tuesday, 03 September 2019
The Borough Council’s Dog Warden service has scooped a national award for its ongoing work in the care of stray dogs.
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Flying the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day
Published on Tuesday, 03 September 2019
THE RED ENSIGN is flying in the borough today (3 September) to recognise Merchant Navy Day.
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Recycling simplified across Leicestershire
Published on Tuesday, 03 September 2019
District councils in Leicestershire have joined forces to make recycling easier than ever by providing a more consistent recycling service for Leicestershire residents.
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Vote for your favourite park
Published on Tuesday, 03 September 2019
Everyone is urged to vote for their favourite park in Hinckley and show how the UK loves parks.
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Popular food festival success defies the weather
Published on Monday, 12 August 2019
A POPULAR FOOD FESTIVAL wowed the crowds on Sunday (11 August) when it returned to Hinckley for its third year, despite challenging weather conditions.
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Heritage open days 2019
Published on Friday, 09 August 2019
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of Heritage Open Days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September.
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First day of Feast Hinckley cancelled
Published on Thursday, 08 August 2019
The first day of Feast Hinckley, the free entry food and drink festival that was due to take place on Saturday (10 August) has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions forecast for Saturday.
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Young drivers taught to stay safe and avoid car accidents, 06/08/2019
Published on Tuesday, 06 August 2019
Young drivers were taught how to stay safe and avoid car accidents during a recent morning of activities at Brookvale Groby Learning Campus.
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Double accolade for town parks (published 01/08/2019)
Published on Thursday, 01 August 2019
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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Plan for development of Land in Market Bosworth
Published on Thursday, 01 August 2019
The Borough Council, St Peters Church and Market Bosworth Parish Council intend to join forces to oversee the development of land south of Station Road, Market Bosworth.
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Proposed changes to council tax on empty properties
Published on Tuesday, 30 July 2019
RESIDENTS in Hinckley & Bosworth are being urged to have their say on some proposed changes to council tax charges for owners of empty properties.
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Blue plaque celebrates birthplace of the Pukka Pie
Published on Wednesday, 24 July 2019
A BLUE PLAQUE celebrating the establishment of the Pukka Company has been unveiled in Earl Shilton.
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Free Summer activity brochure for youngsters
Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2019
An electronic brochure packed full of summer holiday activities for young people in Hinckley & Bosworth can now be downloaded from the Borough Council’s website.
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Triumph comes to Atkins Gallery
Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2019
The unique and limited edition Triumph Thruxton TFC is coming to Atkins Gallery.
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Climate emergency declared by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2019
At a full council meeting on Tuesday 16 July Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council declared a 'Climate Emergency'.
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Public urged to speak up about proposed rail hub
Published on Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Hinckley and Bosworth residents are being urged to take part and provide feedback in the latest series of public consultation events on plans to build a National Rail Freight Interchange.
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Great grandson attends blue plaque unveiling
Published on Tuesday, 02 July 2019
The great grandson of the inventor of a famous saddle was the special guest of the Mayor when a blue plaque dedicated to his ancestor was unveiled.
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Event honoured our Armed Forces, published 1 July 2019
Published on Monday, 01 July 2019
A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade was held in Hinckley on Saturday (29 June) to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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#Islastones wins national award
Published on Thursday, 27 June 2019
The #Islastones #photo #post #rehide campaign has won a prestigious national award from the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM).
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A Celebration of Smiles aims to be a record breaker
Published on Wednesday, 26 June 2019
There will be a 'Celebration of Smiles' day in Argents Mead in July in memory of Isla Tansey.
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Students gain insight into world of work
Published on Tuesday, 25 June 2019
MORE than 80 students from local secondary schools got a vital insight into the world of work when they took part in a careers speed networking event at MIRA Technology Institute last week (18 June).
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Awards honour volunteers who make a difference (published 18/06/2019)
Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2019
VOLUNTEERS who have made a difference to the lives of other people in Hinckley and Bosworth have been recognised at a special event held at Hinckley Rugby Club.
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Second time lucky for Mallory mile
Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2019
The ever popular Mallory mile returned on Monday (17 June) to the Mallory Park Circuit in Kirkby Mallory as part of local celebrations for National Bike Week.
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Families gather for traditional sports day (published 17/06/2019)
Published on Monday, 17 June 2019
FAMILIES GATHERED in Argents Mead on Saturday (15 June) to enjoy a Traditional sports day and take part in some of the popular school games they may have enjoyed growing up.
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Have your say on the future of Hinckley town centre’s public spaces
Published on Friday, 14 June 2019
LOCAL residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on the way Hinckley town centre’s streets and spaces could look in the future.
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Event will honour our Armed Forces (published 13/06/2019)
Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019
A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade will be held in Hinckley on Saturday 29 June to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
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Snap Dragon Festival Week 2019 programme launched
Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2019
THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Family Festival will be back for the ninth year running this summer with a week-long programme of activities taking place in Hinckley's Argents Mead and Hollycroft Park from Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August.
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Traditional sports day 2019
Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2019
Everyone is invited to come along to a traditional sports day in Hinckley on Saturday 15 June and enjoy some of the popular school games they may have enjoyed growing up.
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New Council Leader and Executive appointed
Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2019
A number of new appointments to key council positions were made at the annual council meeting last night (21 May).
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Retail and Leisure Complex to be retained
Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2019
PART of a multi-million pound town centre mixed retail and leisure redevelopment scheme that was to be sold is now to be retained by the Borough Council.
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New Mayor chosen at annual meeting
Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2019
ONE of the highlights of the civic year took place at the council’s annual meeting last night (21 May) when a new Mayor of the Borough was installed for the next 12 months.
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Sharing the love of Hinckley Market (published 20 May 2019)
Published on Monday, 20 May 2019
A DAY of activities took place at Hinckley market on Saturday (18 May) to celebrate this year’s Love Your Local Market campaign.
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Public toilets to close for essential refurbishment
Published on Friday, 17 May 2019
THE public toilets in Station Road, Hinckley will be closed for two weeks later this month to allow for essential maintenance and refurbishment works to be carried out.
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Sharing the love of Hinckley Market, (published 13 May 2019)
Published on Monday, 13 May 2019
A DAY of activities is planned this month to showcase Hinckley Market, which has been at the heart of the town centre for over 700 years.
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Thousands visit Burbage Common open day
Published on Monday, 13 May 2019
Thousands of visitors packed Burbage Common for the 25th annual open day on Sunday (12 May).
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Community award for Hinckley hero
Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2019
HINCKLEY HERO Ben Yates has been presented with a community award by the Mayor for jumping into a lock to save a five year old girl.
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Music in the Mead 2019
Published on Tuesday, 23 April 2019
A new season of free concerts will take place in the bandstand in Argents Mead, Hinckley this summer.
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Have your say on new planning guidance
Published on Thursday, 18 April 2019
Hinckley and Bosworth residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on the latest planning guidance for new build developments and extensions.
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Hinckley set to celebrate St Georges Day (published 11/04/2019)
Published on Thursday, 11 April 2019
Final preparations are now underway to celebrate St George's Day with a special programme of traditional entertainment in Hinckley.
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Easter opening hours
Published on Monday, 01 April 2019
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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The Atkins Gallery spring and summer programme launched
Published on Friday, 29 March 2019
With the clocks changing this weekend we can now officially welcome the Atkins Gallery's spring and summer programme.
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Have your say on new planning guidance - 20 March 2019
Published on Wednesday, 20 March 2019
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
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
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 March 2019
Published on Tuesday, 12 March 2019
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
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 05/03/2019)
Published on Tuesday, 05 March 2019
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 05/03/2019)
Published on Tuesday, 05 March 2019
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 set to get even easier
Published on Thursday, 28 February 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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 09/01/2019)
Published on Wednesday, 09 January 2019
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
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
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
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
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 13/12/2018)
Published on Thursday, 13 December 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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 30/11/2018)
Published on Friday, 30 November 2018
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 2018
Published on Friday, 30 November 2018
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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Christmas and New Year arrangements 2018
Published on Thursday, 29 November 2018
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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Matthew is a sporting hero
Published on Thursday, 29 November 2018
The borough is celebrating the success of another one of its sporting unsung heroes.
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Retail and leisure complex on the open market
Published on Thursday, 29 November 2018
PART of a multi-million pound town centre mixed retail and leisure redevelopment scheme, The Crescent, is to be put on the open market.
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On your marks for the Festive Fun Run
Published on Thursday, 29 November 2018
A FREE FESTIVE Family Fun run hosted by Hinckley BID and the Borough Council will be held on Sunday 9 December in Hinckley Town Centre.
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Hinckley carols around the tree (published 29/11/2018)
Published on Thursday, 29 November 2018
HINCKLEY’S annual outdoor carol service will bring some early festive spirit to the town centre.
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A Merry Munch for festive shoppers
Published on Thursday, 29 November 2018
THE SUNDAY MUNCH MARKET returns to Hinckley in December with plenty of hot and cold foods, gift ideas and other festive treats to tempt and attract the visitor.
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Children find out about local democracy (published 27/11/2018)
Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2018
CHILDREN and young people from primary schools in Hinckley and Bosworth found out how local democracy works during a special event that was held this month.
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Volunteers wanted for Mayor's litter pick, Burbage Common
Published on Friday, 23 November 2018
Mayor of Hinckley & Bosworth, Councillor Jan Kirby is urging local residents to join her for a Christmas Litter Pick at Burbage Common on Saturday 8 December from 9.30am to 11.30am.
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Thousands turn out for lights switch-on 2018
Published on Monday, 19 November 2018
Thousands of people crammed into Hinckley town centre to see the town’s annual spectacular Christmas lights switch-on on Friday night.
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Town commemorates Remembrance Sunday 2018
Published on Monday, 12 November 2018
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE packed Hinckley’s Memorial Gardens to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One on Remembrance Sunday.
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Stay safe this Christmas
Published on Friday, 09 November 2018
With the festive season nearly underway, Hinckley & Bosworth’s Community Safety Partnership are urging people to keep safe during the holiday season.
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Free parking on Saturdays this Christmas
Published on Friday, 09 November 2018
CHRISTMAS shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost this year with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.
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Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on 2018
Published on Thursday, 01 November 2018
THOUSANDS of people are expected to visit Hinckley town centre later this month to see the town’s spectacular Christmas lights get switched on.
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Voluntary and Community Sector Partnership grants available
Published on Thursday, 01 November 2018
Are you an existing or newly formed group or organisation that offers services to people across the borough of Hinckley & Bosworth and would benefit from a grant which could be up to £3,000?
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Life-size World War One soldier silhouettes unveiled
Published on Thursday, 01 November 2018
Two near life-size Silent Soldier silhouettes known as ‘Tommy’ have been unveiled in Argents Mead, Hinckley in time to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.
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Spooktacular Saturday success in Hinckley (published 29/10/2018)
Published on Monday, 29 October 2018
A ‘haunted’ Hinckley Town Centre celebrated all things ‘spooky’ when it held its annual Spooktacular Saturday at the weekend.
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Atkins Gallery launches its winter programme
Published on Thursday, 25 October 2018
Atkins Gallery in Hinckley has begun its winter 2018/19 programme with something for everybody in its varied schedule.
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Hinckley honour 100 years since the end of World War One
Published on Thursday, 25 October 2018
Hinckley is set to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One on Sunday 11 November by organising a number of events throughout the day.
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New fleet to clean up Hinckley and Bosworth
Published on Friday, 19 October 2018
A NEW FLEET of waste and recycling vehicles is out on the streets of Hinckley & Bosworth marking the final stage of a major overhaul of the council’s bin collection and grounds maintenance service.
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Spooktacular Saturday: 27 October
Published on Friday, 12 October 2018
Following the success of last year’s event, Hinckley town centre will be celebrating Halloween with a Spooktacular Saturday event on Saturday 27 October from 10am to 3pm.
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Places Leisure and Places Gym team up to raise money
Published on Monday, 08 October 2018
Issued on behalf of Hinckley Leisure Centre.
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District leaders pledge to continue to work together
Published on Friday, 05 October 2018
The leaders of all seven district councils have today unanimously agreed to continue working together to review the current model of local government in Leicestershire.
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Plan sets out how city and county will grow
Published on Tuesday, 02 October 2018
A PLAN setting out how Leicester and Leicestershire will grow in the future is set to be agreed by local partners.
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Town smokers urged to 'Vote with your butt'
Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018
The first cheque has been awarded to the most popular charity as voted by smokers of Hinckley.
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Work begins to restore damaged playground
Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018
Work has begun on restoring a play area following an act of arson earlier this year.
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New free community classes launching in Newbold Verdon, Desford and Ratby
Published on Monday, 24 September 2018
Residents of Newbold Verdon, Desford and Ratby are being offered the chance to try two new free activity classes that begin this autumn.
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Free volunteering event (published 20/09/2018)
Published on Thursday, 20 September 2018
Keen volunteers and community groups are invited to attend a free event which aims to promote volunteering opportunities in the borough.
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Children’s autumn play sessions
Published on Wednesday, 19 September 2018
TWO play sessions have been organised for youngsters next month to encourage children to explore and have fun during the October half term holiday.
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Time to nominate your sporting heroes - 2018
Published on Tuesday, 18 September 2018
GET READY to cast your votes and help to find Hinckley & Bosworth's sporting heroes of 2018.
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It’s ‘Easy to ASK’ about food allergies
Published on Monday, 17 September 2018
A new campaign is being launched to help protect young people with food allergies when eating out.
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Dog Warden Service scoops two national awards, 2018
Published on Monday, 17 September 2018
The Borough Council’s Dog Warden service has scooped two national awards for its ongoing work in the care of stray dogs.
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New legislation for landlords
Published on Monday, 17 September 2018
LOCAL landlords who let certain types of properties are being urged to check whether they need to apply for a licence following recent changes to legislation from central government.
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Switch and save energy scheme running again 14 Sep 2018
Published on Friday, 14 September 2018
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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Heritage Open Days to continue this weekend
Published on Monday, 10 September 2018
HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS are set for a second weekend discovering more about the heritage of the borough as the Heritage Open Days festival continues from this Thursday (13 September).
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District leaders call for collaboration over local government reorganisation
Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2018
District council leaders are calling on Leicestershire County Council to work with them to fully investigate options for the future of local government organisation in the county.
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Flying the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day (published 03/09/2018)
Published on Monday, 03 September 2018
THE RED ENSIGN is flying in the borough today (3 September) to recognise Merchant Navy Day.
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We all have a favourite park and now’s the time to vote for yours!
Published on Friday, 31 August 2018
Vote for your favourite park in Hinckley and show how the UK loves parks.
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Have your say on the future of council services
Published on Friday, 31 August 2018
EVERYONE LIVING IN HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH is being asked for their views about proposals for the future of council services in the borough.
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Plans submitted for new Hinckley Crematorium
Published on Thursday, 30 August 2018
BUILDING WORK on a crematorium on the A47 outside Hinckley could start in the spring if plans are approved by the council’s planning committee.
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Borough Council raises grave concerns about moving to one large council
Published on Friday, 24 August 2018
PROPOSALS TO SCRAP EVERY COUNCIL IN LEICESTERSHIRE and replace it with one single enlarged council for the county, have received a thumbs down from local borough councillors.
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Heritage open days (published 21/08/2018)
Published on Tuesday, 21 August 2018
FAMILIES AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS will be able to attend a series of Heritage Open Days in Hinckley and throughout the borough this September.
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Barbecue top tips safety checklist
Published on Monday, 20 August 2018
With an estimated 33 million people planning a barbecue over the bank holiday weekend, we have partnered with the Food Standards Agency to provide some top tips to help prevent food poisoning.
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Atkins Gallery hosts Earl Shilton Camera Club exhibition 2018
Published on Thursday, 16 August 2018
Earl Shilton Camera Club is returning to Atkins Gallery, Hinckley with their biggest exhibition yet!
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Popular food festival returned to Hinckley
Published on Tuesday, 14 August 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Issued on behalf of the A5 Partnership
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Hansom Cab makes historic return (published 13/07/2018)
Published on Friday, 13 July 2018
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
Press release - issued on behalf of Hinckley BID
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Summer activity brochure for youngsters
Published on Tuesday, 10 July 2018
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
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
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 02/07/2018)
Published on Monday, 02 July 2018
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
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
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 26/06/2018)
Published on Tuesday, 26 June 2018
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
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
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 2018
Published on Monday, 18 June 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 2018
Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018
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
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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Residents invited to have a say on a new Crematorium
Published on Monday, 14 May 2018
Hinckley and Bosworth residents are being invited to give their views on draft plans for a new crematorium.
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Sharing the love of Hinckley Market in 2018
Published on Thursday, 10 May 2018
A DAY of activities is planned this month to showcase Hinckley Market, which has been at the heart of the town centre for over 700 years.
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Countywide campaign to stop fly-tipping
Published on Thursday, 03 May 2018
A new campaign to stop people illegally dumping their rubbish in Leicestershire has launched today.
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Family fun promised at Burbage Common Open Day
Published on Thursday, 26 April 2018
A FUN-PACKED day for the whole family is promised when Burbage Common holds its 24th annual open day on Sunday 13 May.
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Hundreds celebrate St George’s Day in Hinckley
Published on Monday, 23 April 2018
Hundreds of people came out to celebrate St George's Day in Hinckley town centre on Saturday (21 April) and enjoyed a special programme of traditional entertainment.
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Bin rounds are changing: look out for your new calendar
Published on Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Every household in Hinckley and Bosworth will be receiving a new bin collection calendar during May setting out how changes to bin collections will affect them.
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Hinckley set to celebrate St George’s Day (published 13/04/2018)
Published on Friday, 13 April 2018
Final preparations are now underway to celebrate St George's Day with a special programme of traditional entertainment in Hinckley town centre.
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Music in the Mead 2018
Published on Friday, 06 April 2018
Following last year’s highly successful summer season of music we are delighted to announce that another season of free concerts will take place in the bandstand at Argents Mead this summer.
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Easter opening hours 2018
Published on Tuesday, 27 March 2018
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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New Sunday Market Launching in Hinckley
Published on Friday, 23 March 2018
Shoppers in Hinckley and the surrounding areas can look forward to the introduction of a new market, the ‘Sunday Munch’ to buy hand crafted, grown and local produce.
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Desford Lawn Tennis Club awarded ‘Disability Project of the Year’ award
Published on Friday, 23 March 2018
Desford Lawn Tennis Club has been presented with the ‘Disability Project of the Year’ Award, by Leon Smith, GB Davis Cup Captain.
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Awards will honour volunteers who make a difference (published 21/03/2018)
Published on Wednesday, 21 March 2018
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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Mayor’s son running 500 miles in March for charity
Published on Monday, 12 March 2018
THE MAYOR of Hinckley and Bosworth's son, Laurance O'Shea, is running 500 miles in March in aid of the Mayor's charities.
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Price cut to halt fly tipping
Published on Wednesday, 07 March 2018
CHARGES for the removal of large items in the Hinckley and Bosworth area are being reduced from 1 April 2018 in a bid to combat fly-tipping.
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Recycling is set to get even easier
Published on Monday, 05 March 2018
RECYCLING for residents across the borough is set to become even easier from next month.
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Council’s share of council tax charge to rise by average £5
Published on Tuesday, 27 February 2018
THE Borough Council will increase its council tax charge for 2018/19 by a little over 4% per cent following a decision of the full Council at its budget-setting meeting on Thursday (22 February).
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Arson at Argents Mead
Published on Tuesday, 27 February 2018
AN ACT of arson which took place in the Argents Mead castle play area in the early hours of Saturday morning (24 February) has caused around £10,000 worth of damage.
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Residents to have a say on a new Crematorium
Published on Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Hinckley and Bosworth residents are to be asked for their views on a new crematorium for the area.
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Invitation to residents over 50
Published on Thursday, 08 February 2018
OVER 50s are being invited to an informative meeting at the Hinckley Hub where they can find out how older people's needs are being accommodated in the local plans for housing.
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Residents move into new council homes
Published on Tuesday, 30 January 2018
RESIDENTS have begun to move into their new homes on a council new build site in Hinckley.
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Time to Talk day
Published on Monday, 22 January 2018
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 BID’s 8th annual Great Pancake Race is approaching
Published on Tuesday, 16 January 2018
Issued on behalf of Hinckley BID
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Borough workers urged to join the Workplace Challenge
Published on Monday, 15 January 2018
This January, workplaces across Hinckley and Bosworth are being urged to introduce more physical activity into the working day by taking part in the Active Workplace Challenge.
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New Year New You
Published on Monday, 15 January 2018
A NEW INITIATIVE is being launched this month to encourage people to make better lifestyle choices and improve their health.
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Have your say on how city and county will grow
Published on Thursday, 11 January 2018
PEOPLE are being asked to have their say on a plan setting out how Leicester and Leicestershire will grow in the future.
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Hinckley Community Initiative fund opens for applications (published 08/01/2018)
Published on Monday, 08 January 2018
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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Local retailer to open in Hinckley superstore
Published on Wednesday, 13 December 2017
A LOCAL FURNITURE RETAILER is set to open in the former Co-op Super store building early next year.
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Hinckley carols around the tree 2017
Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017
HINCKLEY’S annual outdoor carol service brought some early festive spirit to the town centre last week.
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Christmas and New Year arrangements 2017
Published on Thursday, 30 November 2017
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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Free parking on Tuesdays this Christmas
Published on Thursday, 30 November 2017
CHRISTMAS shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost this year with free car parking on Tuesday afternoons in the run-up to Christmas.
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Consultation on future plans moves step closer
Published on Thursday, 30 November 2017
A DECISION about consulting the public on the first stage of Hinckley & Bosworth’s new draft Local Plan and the consultation draft of the Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Growth Plan is due
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A splash of colour
Published on Tuesday, 28 November 2017
A COLOURFUL EXHIBITION opening in December in Hinckley’s Atkins Gallery is ideal for brightening up wintery days.
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Lucky winners will get free garden waste collections
Published on Monday, 27 November 2017
ANYONE in Hinckley & Bosworth who sets up a direct debit for their garden waste collection service before 31 January 2018 could win next year's collection for free.
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Borough celebrates its sporting heroes (published 23/11/2017)
Published on Thursday, 23 November 2017
ROB BEASLEY, award winning sports writer, best selling author and TV pundit was the special guest at this year's Hinckley and Bosworth Sports and Health Alliance Awards evening.
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Noisy neighbour fined £1,100
Published on Thursday, 16 November 2017
A NOISY neighbour, who continued to disturb fellow residents in a block of flats despite official warnings to stop, was fined £1,100 by Leicester magistrates.
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Children’s play area extended
Published on Friday, 10 November 2017
AN extension to the hugely popular children's play area in Argents Mead has now been opened.
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War memorial benches installed at Hinckley War Memorial
Published on Friday, 03 November 2017
WITH the centenary of the end of the First World War only a year away, two special war memorial benches have been installed at Hinckley War Memorial in time for Remembrance Sunday.
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Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on 2017
Published on Thursday, 02 November 2017
THOUSANDS of people are expected to visit Hinckley town centre later this month to see the town’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on.
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Artists 'Bouncing Back' after fire
Published on Thursday, 02 November 2017
An EXHIBITION featuring work from a group of artists who are 'Bouncing Back' after their artwork and equipment was destroyed in an arson attack, is being staged in Hinckley's Atkins Gallery this month
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Mayor judges Halloween competition
Published on Wednesday, 01 November 2017
THE Mayor and Mayoress took time out from a tour of the V12 Sports and Classics showroom in Hinckley to judge the company's special Halloween competition.
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Children’s play sessions give parents time to plan Christmas
Published on Thursday, 26 October 2017
TWO play sessions have been organised for children this December to give parents some extra time to get their Christmas preparations underway.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley 2017
Published on Monday, 23 October 2017
HINCKLEY’S annual Remembrance Sunday service will take place on Sunday 12 November at the Argents Mead war memorial.
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Blue plaque for world’s first computer programmer (published 16/10/2017)
Published on Monday, 16 October 2017
A BLUE PLAQUE was unveiled at a special event to honour the achievements of the world's first computer programmer, who was brought up in Kirkby Mallory.
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Mystery artist exhibits at the Atkins Gallery
Published on Monday, 09 October 2017
A MYSTERY artist will be exhibiting in Hinckley's Atkins Gallery this month under the alias of the Happy Dabbler.
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Invitation to residents over 50 (published 02/10/2017)
Published on Monday, 02 October 2017
OVER 50s are invited to an informative meeting at the Hinckley Hub where they can find out how to protect themselves from fraud and scams, switch energy suppliers and enjoy safe, responsible
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Blue Plaque for world’s first computer programmer (published 25/09/2017)
Published on Monday, 25 September 2017
A SPECIAL event is being planned to honour the achievements of the world's first computer programmer, who was brought up in Kirkby Mallory.
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Volunteers help to clean-up Sketchley Brook
Published on Thursday, 21 September 2017
VOLUNTEERS filled 16 bags with rubbish when they helped to clean-up the Sketchley Brook in Burbage.
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Smokers encouraged to quit during Stoptober campaign
Published on Thursday, 21 September 2017
THE number of smokers in Hinckley & Bosworth has almost halved since the introduction of smoke-free legislation in the UK 10 years ago.
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Spooktacular Saturday planned for Hinckley town centre
Published on Thursday, 21 September 2017
A FANG-TASTIC day out is being promised for those who visit haunted Hinckley's town centre during the run-up to Halloween.
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First schools’ engagement event hailed a great success
Published on Monday, 18 September 2017
THE COUNCIL ORGANISED an event, the first of its kind, to bring together representatives from the wide variety of academies and multi-academy trusts, multi-agency partnerships and business networks,
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Camera club showcasing members’ photographic skills
Published on Friday, 15 September 2017
EARL Shilton Camera Club are returning to the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley this month for their third exhibition showcasing the photographic skills of their members.
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Dog Warden Service wins sixth RSPCA gold award
Published on Friday, 15 September 2017
FOR the sixth year running, the Borough Council's Dog Warden Service has received a gold award from the RSPCA for its contribution to improving animal welfare.
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Hansom Cab makes historic return (published 11/09/2017)
Published on Monday, 11 September 2017
THE HANSOM CAB returned to Hinckley town centre streets for the first time in 100 years on Saturday as part of the National Heritage Open Days celebration.
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Vote for Hinckley’s premier parks
Published on Friday, 08 September 2017
HINCKLEY’S two premier parks are up against some of the top parks in the country in a competition to find the nation’s most popular green spaces.
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Taking the first steps to a healthier lifestyle
Published on Thursday, 07 September 2017
A NATIONWIDE campaign encouraging adults to get more active by building just 10 minutes of brisk walking into their daily lives is being backed by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.
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Maria’s defibrillator campaign pays off in Bagworth
Published on Friday, 01 September 2017
A BAGWORTH woman's campaign to provide a life-saving piece of equipment for her village has paid off with the installation of a defibrillator at the community centre.
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Flying the flag for the Merchant Navy
Published on Thursday, 24 August 2017
TO CELEBRATE Merchant Navy Day the Red Ensign will fly at the Hinckley Hub from Friday 1 to Monday 4 September.
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Popular food festival returns to Hinckley (published 02/08/2017)
Published on Wednesday, 02 August 2017
OVER 30 food and drink vendors offering a mouth-watering range of local, national and international cuisine will be coming to Hinckley's biggest-ever food festival this month.
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Double accolade for town parks (published 20/07/2017)
Published on Thursday, 20 July 2017
HINCKLEY'S Argents Mead has won its first Green Flag Award - a prestigious accolade that is only awarded to the very best parks and green spaces in the UK.
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Historic tapestry presented to council
Published on Friday, 14 July 2017
A TAPESTRY that hung in the main entrance of Hinckley's former courthouse until the building's closure last year has now been passed into the safekeeping of the Borough Council.
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Further funding available for rural businesses
Published on Tuesday, 11 July 2017
Issued on behalf of the LEADER programme.
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New fountain for Argents Mead
Published on Wednesday, 28 June 2017
WORK is underway to replace the fountain in Argents Mead pond as part of the Borough Council’s improvements to the popular Hinckley town centre park.
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Snap Dragon event goes on tour
Published on Friday, 23 June 2017
THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival will be back for the sixth year running this summer.
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Free storytelling sessions continue in Argents Mead
Published on Friday, 23 June 2017
THE third in a series of free Saturday lunchtime storytelling sessions for children of all ages will take place in Hinckley’s Argents Mead bandstand on Saturday 1 July.
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Awards honour volunteers who make a difference (published 23/06/2017)
Published on Friday, 23 June 2017
VOLUNTEERS who have made a difference to the lives of other people in Hinckley & Bosworth have been recognised at a special event held at Hinckley's Concordia Theatre.
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Event will honour our Armed Forces (published 15/06/2017)
Published on Thursday, 15 June 2017
THE 9th national Armed Forces Day will be celebrated in Hinckley next Saturday (24 June).
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Play areas are now smoke-free zones
Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2017
CHILDREN'S play areas in Hinckley have become smoke-free zones in a bid to protect the children who play there.
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Take a simple test to see if you are at risk of diabetes
Published on Monday, 12 June 2017
Residents are being encouraged to grab a tape measure and scales to find out if they are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
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Hinckley College students display their work (published 02/06/2017)
Published on Friday, 02 June 2017
STUDENTS at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College return to the Atkins Gallery this month with their Graduate and Portfolio Show.
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This Girl Can... be more active
Published on Friday, 26 May 2017
A SERIES of 21 fun sessions aimed at encouraging more women to become active will be held across Hinckley & Bosworth next month.
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Borough joins the Great Get Together
Published on Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Local events including coffee mornings, community forums and a traditional sports day are taking place in the borough in June.
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Free storytelling sessions continue in Argents Mead (published 23/05/2017)
Published on Tuesday, 23 May 2017
The second in a series of free Saturday lunchtime storytelling sessions for children of all ages will take place at Hinckley’s Argents Mead bandstand on Saturday 3 June.
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Popular Food Festival returns to Hinckley
Published on Wednesday, 17 May 2017
A POPULAR FOOD FESTIVAL is returning to Hinckley this Bank Holiday weekend, 27-29 May.
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New Mayor chosen at annual meeting 2017
Published on Wednesday, 17 May 2017
ONE of the highlights of the civic year took place at the council’s annual meeting last night (16 May) when a new Mayor of the Borough was installed for the next 12 months.
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Residents urged to join energy switching scheme
Published on Monday, 15 May 2017
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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Residents urged to help in the fight against fly-tipping
Published on Wednesday, 10 May 2017
RESIDENTS in Hinckley and Bosworth have been urged to help in the fight against fly-tipping after the number of incidents rose by 46 per cent in the Borough last year.
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Feel Good Sunday to improve mental health
Published on Thursday, 04 May 2017
THIS year Mental Health Awareness Week (8 - 14 May) will be looking at mental health from a new angle.
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Superb collection of oil paintings at the Atkins Gallery
Published on Wednesday, 03 May 2017
A SUPERB selection of oil paintings by local artist Neil Prior will go on display in Hinckley's Atkins Gallery this month.
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Businesses urged to be Cyber risk aware
Published on Wednesday, 03 May 2017
Issued on behalf of LLR Prepared (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's Local Forum)
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Awards will honour volunteers who make a difference (published 03/05/2017)
Published on Wednesday, 03 May 2017
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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Sharing the love of Hinckley Market in 2017
Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2017
A DAY of activities is planned next month to showcase Hinckley Market, which has been at the heart of the town centre for over 700 years.
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Students uncover Hinckley’s Roman history
Published on Thursday, 20 April 2017
REDMOOR Academy students in Hinckley will be exhibiting some interesting historical research in a week-long exhibition in the town's Atkins Gallery next month.
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Family fun promised at Burbage Common Open Day (published 18/04/2017)
Published on Tuesday, 18 April 2017
A FUN-PACKED day for the whole family is promised when Burbage Common holds its 23rd annual open day in May.
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A day of fun to celebrate Hinckley Leisure Centre’s first birthday
Published on Tuesday, 18 April 2017
ONE year on from the opening of Hinckley Leisure Centre, the £15m state-of-art facility is set to celebrate its 1st birthday.
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Hinckley set to celebrate St George’s Day (published 10/04/2017)
Published on Monday, 10 April 2017
THE final preparations are now underway to celebrate St George's Day with a special programme of traditional entertainment in Hinckley town centre.
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Retail Manager is new Assistant Town Centre Manager
Published on Wednesday, 05 April 2017
AN EXPERIENCED retail manager from Hinckley has been appointed as the town's new Assistant Town Centre Manager.
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Free storytelling sessions in Argents Mead
Published on Wednesday, 05 April 2017
A SERIES of free storytelling sessions suitable for children of all ages will take place in Argents Mead bandstand on Saturdays during the summer, from 12 noon to 1pm.
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Performers can use bandstand for free
Published on Wednesday, 05 April 2017
DRAMA groups, musicians and other performers - as well as local schools - now have the chance to air their talents for free in the bandstand in Hinckley's Argents Mead.
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Music in the Mead returns this summer 2017
Published on Thursday, 30 March 2017
HINCKLEY town centre will be filled with the sound of music this summer when the Music in the Mead series of free concerts returns
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Final reminder to renew garden waste collection service
Published on Monday, 27 March 2017
ALMOST a year after the introduction of a payment-based garden waste collection service in Hinckley & Bosworth.
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Fairtrade Borough status successfully renewed
Published on Thursday, 23 March 2017
HINCKLEY and Bosworth Fairtrade Forum has successfully renewed its Fairtrade Borough status for another two years.
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Alchemy in the spotlight at art exhibition
Published on Friday, 17 March 2017
AN art exhibition exploring the themes of alchemy and perception is being staged at Hinckley's Atkins Gallery later this month.
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Leisure centre’s new Fitness Manager
Published on Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Issued on behalf of Hinckley Leisure Centre.
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New appeal for witnesses to A47 fly tip
Published on Wednesday, 08 March 2017
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has launched a fresh appeal for witnesses to the 20 tonne fly tip that was illegally dumped on an access road next to the A47 in Hinckley last month.
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‘Safer driver’ event highlights mobile phone dangers
Published on Wednesday, 08 March 2017
VISITORS to a 'safer driver' event held in Hinckley last week (Wednesday 1 March) had a chance to try out the latest and most advanced car crash simulator in the UK.
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Market Bosworth unveils special tribute to Richard III
Published on Friday, 03 March 2017
Issued on behalf of Market Bosworth Parish Council.
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Council maintains one of the lowest council tax rates in the country - 17/18
Published on Friday, 24 February 2017
THE Borough Council will increase its council tax charge for 2017/18 by a little over four per cent - following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting on Thursday (23 February).
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Hosiery heritage on display at Gallery
Published on Thursday, 23 February 2017
AN EXHIBITION fusing local heritage with contemporary art will open at Hinckley's Atkins Gallery this weekend (25 February).
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‘Safer Driver’ event coincides with tougher mobile phone penalties
Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2017
A safer driver event is being held in Hinckley next week to coincide with the introduction of tough new penalties for driving whilst using a mobile phone.
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Reminder to renew garden waste collection service
Published on Friday, 10 February 2017
ALMOST a year after the introduction of a payment-based garden waste collection service, the Borough Council is reminding residents that they will need to renew their subscription by 31 March.
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New Pool Equipment Welcomed by Students
Published on Friday, 10 February 2017
STUDENTS from Hinckley's Dorothy Goodman School have welcomed a new piece of equipment at Hinckley Leisure Centre to help disabled customers and those with mobility issues.
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A warmer winter for Thornton tenants
Published on Friday, 27 January 2017
A GROUP of council tenants in Thornton will be feeling much warmer this winter after Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council carried out insulation improvements to their homes.
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Dog fouling – we’re watching you!
Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2017
A popular dog fouling campaign sees its winter launch this week, aimed at dog walkers who don’t ‘scoop the poop’.
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Motorists fined in vehicle littering campaign
Published on Thursday, 05 January 2017
A CRACKDOWN on littering from vehicles in Hinckley and Bosworth has already resulted in fines for a number of motorists.
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Hinckley fund to be relaunched
Published on Tuesday, 03 January 2017
A FUND aimed at helping to develop community projects in the Hinckley urban area is set to be relaunched by the Borough Council.
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New ‘wellness’ phone app launched by leisure centre
Published on Tuesday, 03 January 2017
AN exciting new wellness phone app will be launched by Hinckley Leisure Centre this month (January).
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New Swim4Health programme launches
Published on Thursday, 29 December 2016
Issued on behalf of Hinckley Leisure Centre
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Issued on behalf of Hinckley and District Museum
Published on Monday, 19 December 2016
Hinckley and District Museum accreditation success
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Winter shows at the Atkins Gallery
Published on Monday, 19 December 2016
HINCKLEY’S ATKINS GALLERY will play host to a full programme of exhibitions and events through the winter and into spring.
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Turkey tips and making the most of your freezer this Christmas
Published on Friday, 16 December 2016
COOKING Christmas dinner ranks as one of the most stressful activities of the festive season, but the level of stress can be eased with these tips and advice from Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.
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Construction rubble tipped near Market Bosworth
Published on Friday, 16 December 2016
THREE fly tips amounting to over 20 tonnes of construction-related waste were found on the same day in the Market Bosworth area.
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New swim sessions for early risers
Published on Monday, 12 December 2016
Issued on behalf of Hinckley Leisure Centre.
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Order will protect public spaces
Published on Thursday, 08 December 2016
STEPS are being taken to help tackle the problems associated with public drinking, the taking of drugs and so-called 'legal highs' in all public areas of the borough.
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Hinckley Christmas lights tour
Published on Monday, 05 December 2016
A special tour of Hinckley town centre is taking place next week to provide elderly and disabled people with the opportunity to see the Christmas lights and really get into the festive spirit.
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TV Reporter at Sports Awards Event
Published on Tuesday, 29 November 2016
TV sports reporter Mark Shardlow together with Borough Sporting Champion Councillor Peter Wallace were special guests at this year's Hinckley and Bosworth Sports and Health Alliance Awards evening.
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Residents to have their say on new Economic Strategy
Published on Friday, 25 November 2016
PEOPLE in Hinckley & Bosworth are being asked for their views on a new strategy that aims to set out how the council can make the borough a place where businesses want to settle and can flourish.
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Leisure centre wins prestigious building award
Published on Monday, 21 November 2016
HINCKLEY Leisure Centre has won one of the most prestigious construction and architectural awards in the Midlands.
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Independent report praises council
Published on Monday, 21 November 2016
“HINCKLEY and Bosworth Borough Council is well-managed, with a can-do culture - committed to making a difference to people’s lives.”
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Hinckley BID launch new town centre directory also containing Christmas info and a monthly prize draw throughout 2017
Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Issued on behalf of Hinckley Town Centre Partnership - BID
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Walking football kicks off in Hinckley
Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2016
FOOTBALL FANS who think their playing days are over now have the chance to carry on playing at a more leisurely pace following the launch of Hinckley’s first walking football club.
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Volunteers needed to help with litter picking
Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2016
VOLUNTEERS are being sought by the Borough Council to help with litter picking in various parts of Hinckley & Bosworth.
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Crackdown on littering from vehicles
Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2016
A CRACKDOWN on littering from vehicles is being launched in Hinckley and Bosworth this autumn and winter.
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Leisure centre welcomes back inspirational swimmer
Published on Thursday, 20 October 2016
A STAPLETON man has been able to resume his passion for swimming at Hinckley's new leisure centre, despite suffering from a serious lung condition.
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Hinckley’s Market set to grow under council control
Published on Tuesday, 18 October 2016
HINCKLEY’S award-winning market is poised to thrive under a host of new initiatives being brought in as part of a decision to keep the market under the management of the Borough Council.
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Former Co-Op car park set to re-open
Published on Monday, 17 October 2016
THE FORMER Co-Op car park in Hinckley will reopen to the public from Monday 24 October, after the Borough Council stepped in to buy the site.
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Huge fly-tip takes two days to clear
Published on Monday, 17 October 2016
A HUGE fly-tip in a secluded part of Hinckley & Bosworth has taken workmen from the Borough Council's Clean Neighbourhoods team over two days to clear up.
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Community groups urged to apply for grants
Published on Wednesday, 12 October 2016
COMMUNITY groups in parishes across the Borough are being encouraged to apply by 3 February 2017 for their share of the Borough Council's Parish and Community Initiative Fund.
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Raising funds for healthy hearts
Published on Thursday, 06 October 2016
A SERIES of events is being staged at Hinckley Leisure Centre this month to raise money for Heart UK, which is campaigning to prevent early deaths caused by high cholesterol.
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