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      <title>Council leaders meet senior NHS officials to progress plans for Hinckley health facilities</title>
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      <description>The Leader of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Stuart Bray, and Chief Executive Bill Cullen together with their deputies Cllr Mark Bools and Sharon Stacey, have met with senior NHS officials.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Council continues to maintain one of the lowest Council Tax rates in the country</title>
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      <description>The Borough Council is to increase its council tax charge for 2026/27 by 2.6% following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting on 19 February 2026.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Public invited to comment on proposed Article 4 Direction for Hinckley</title>
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      <description>Residents, landlords and businesses are invited to have their say on proposals that would give this council greater control over where new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are located in Hinckley.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Statement by Council Leader on the closure of Lloyds Bank, Hinckley </title>
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      <description>Council Leader, Cllr Stuart Bray said: “I am very disappointed to learn of the announcement that Lloyds Bank will be closing its Hinckley branch on 10 June 2026. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New investment will secure 30 years of habitat enhancement in Hinckley &amp;amp; Bosworth</title>
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      <description>A landmark agreement will secure the maintenance and enhancement of Burbage Common and Woods for the next 30 years.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Food waste recycling caddies to be delivered from next week</title>
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      <description>Caddies for the new food waste recycling scheme will be delivered to homes in Hinckley and Bosworth from Monday 16 February.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Land for sale, exclusively for development as a crematorium</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/520/land_for_sale_exclusively_for_development_as_a_crematorium</link>
      <description>Hinckley &amp;amp; Bosworth Borough Council is offering for sale land off the A47 Leicester Road, Earl Shilton exclusively for development as a crematorium.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/519/have_your_say_on_future_of_local_government_in_leicester_leicestershire_and_rutland</link>
      <description>Communities are encouraged to have their say in a Government consultation on the future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sporting heroes celebrated at Active Awards</title>
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      <description>The Hinckley &amp;amp; Bosworth Active Awards to celebrate local sporting heroes have been awarded at a ceremony at Hinckley Rugby Club.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Consultation launched on future of governance in Hinckley</title>
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      <description>Those with an interest in the town of Hinckley are invited to give their views on the future of its governance.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Borough Council confirms line‑up of free community events for 2026</title>
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      <description>The Borough Council is delighted to announce a full programme of free community events taking place throughout 2026.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hinckley students showcasing talents at Atkins Gallery exhibition</title>
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      <description>A free-to-enter exhibition in Hinckley is showcasing the work of talented students from North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New weekly food waste recycling service launching in March 2026</title>
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      <description>A new weekly food waste recycling service is set to help residents recycle food waste and reduce their environmental impact.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Awards celebrate local volunteers</title>
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      <description>Volunteers who make a real difference in Hinckley and Bosworth were honoured at the annual Making a Difference awards, recently held at Hinckley Rugby Club.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>BALLERS Pool Lounge opens in The Crescent, Hinckley</title>
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      <description>BALLERS Pool Lounge will officially open in Hinckley’s The Crescent this week, the first of its kind in the shopping complex.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Visitors enjoy popular Festive Feast market in Hinckley</title>
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      <description>Thousands of people enjoyed the ever-popular Festive Feast food and craft market in Hinckley on Sunday (14 December).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Give your views on economic future of Hinckley and Bosworth</title>
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      <description>People in Hinckley and Bosworth are being asked for their views to shape the next five years of economic regeneration in the borough.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Free trees to be planted across borough</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/509/free_trees_to_be_planted_across_borough</link>
      <description>Thousands of free trees and hedging will be planted across the borough this winter after residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges collected their free trees.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas and New Year arrangements 2025</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New planters at Community Hospital</title>
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      <description>​​​​​​​The Borough Council has helped to install new garden planters at Hinckley &amp;amp; Bosworth Community Hospital, creating more vibrant spaces for patients.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Eight councils submit bold vision for local government structure</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/506/eight_councils_submit_bold_vision_for_local_government_structure</link>
      <description>Eight Leicestershire and Rutland councils have worked together to submit a bold vision to Government for future council structures.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Festive carol service brings Christmas cheer </title>
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      <description>Residents are invited to get into the Christmas spirit and join together at carols around the tree, Hinckley’s annual outdoor carol service on Friday 12 December at 4:15pm. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A Festive Feast for shoppers</title>
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      <description>As part of the Borough Council’s activities to mark the festive season the ever-popular Festive Feast food and craft market will be returning to Market Place in Hinckley on Sunday 14 December.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Time to nominate your active heroes</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/503/time_to_nominate_your_active_heroes</link>
      <description>Nominations are now open, and it’s time to celebrate your community’s heroes.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Urgent government action needed on business rate relief changes</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/502/urgent_government_action_needed_on_business_rate_relief_changes</link>
      <description>Market towns across Leicestershire have joined forces to urge government to reconsider proposed changes to business rates relief, which they say threaten the future of hundreds of small businesses.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/501/hinckley_s_spectacular_christmas_lights_switched_on</link>
      <description>Thousands of people visited Hinckley town centre to see the town’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on.   </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Council flat closed after anti-social complaints</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/499/council_flat_closed_after_anti-social_complaints</link>
      <description>A council flat in Earl Shilton has been closed for three months after neighbours raised concerns over anti-social behaviour.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New festive walking trail launched for light switch-on event</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/497/new_festive_walking_trail_launched_for_light_switch-on_event</link>
      <description>Visitors to Hinckley’s Christmas light switch-on event will be able to win prizes in a fun and free new festive walking trail when they come along on Friday 21 November.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Free parking on Saturdays this Christmas season</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/496/free_parking_on_saturdays_this_christmas_season</link>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/495/remembrance_sunday_in_hinckley</link>
      <description>People across the borough paid their respects at this year’s annual Remembrance Sunday services this weekend. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hinckley’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on 2025</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/494/hinckley_s_spectacular_christmas_lights_switch-on_2025</link>
      <description>Thousands of people are expected to visit Hinckley town centre later this month to see the town’s spectacular Christmas lights switched on. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hinckley students scoop prizes in Recycling Hero competition</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/493/hinckley_students_scoop_prizes_in_recycling_hero_competition</link>
      <description>Five Hinckley youngsters have been crowned Recycling Heroes after scooping prizes at a school competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Borough Council service helps Margaret, 90, after fall</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/492/borough_council_service_helps_margaret_90_after_fall</link>
      <description>A service from the Borough Council helped a 90-year-old Hinckley woman to summon help quickly when she fell outside her home earlier this month.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Spooktacular celebrated in Hinckley</title>
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      <description>Families, shoppers, and visitors celebrated Halloween in style when they took part in the Borough Council’s popular Spooktacular on Saturday (25 October).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Community initiative funds open for applications 2026/27</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/489/community_initiative_funds_open_for_applications_202627</link>
      <description>Community groups in Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council's Parish Community Initiative Fund and Hinckley Community Initiative Fund.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Delivering devolution and growth key to a council reorganisation plan published today</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/488/delivering_devolution_and_growth_key_to_a_council_reorganisation_plan_published_today</link>
      <description>A draft plan to reorganise councils, accelerate devolution and unlock economic growth across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been published today.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/487/remembrance_sunday_in_hinckley</link>
      <description>Residents are being invited to pay their respects at Hinckley’s annual Remembrance Sunday service.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description>Residents, community groups, local businesses and others with an interest in the area are invited to give their views on the latest draft of the Hinckley and Bosworth Local Plan.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Free tree scheme launches for 2025</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/485/free_tree_scheme_launches_for_2025</link>
      <description>Residents, businesses and community groups in Hinckley and Bosworth are again being invited to apply for free trees to help make the borough a greener place and to help fight climate change.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Borough Council hosts free business events to boost skills and connections across Hinckley and Bosworth</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/484/borough_council_hosts_free_business_events_to_boost_skills_and_connections_across_hinckley_and_bosworth</link>
      <description>Businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth are invited to take advantage of two free upcoming events hosted by the Borough Council and local partners.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>‘Spooktacular Saturday’ returns to Hinckley</title>
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      <description>Families and shoppers are being advised to beware of ghosts, ghouls, witches and wizards as Hinckley’s popular Spooktacular Saturday event returns this October.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council Leader issues statement to reassure residents</title>
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      <description>The Leader of the Borough Council has spoken out in support of a proud and inclusive borough while highlighting concerns about misinformation which may be alarming residents.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Vote for your favourite park</title>
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      <description>Residents of Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to vote for Hollycroft Park and Argents Mead as two of the best parks in the country.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Atkins Gallery dives into the depths with Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 exhibition</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/480/atkins_gallery_dives_into_the_depths_with_underwater_photographer_of_the_year_2024_exhibition</link>
      <description>The Atkins Gallery is delighted to present the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 Exhibition, showcasing the breathtaking beauty and diversity of life beneath the surface.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth gain free access to a new free Learning Hub</title>
      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/479/businesses_across_hinckley_and_bosworth_gain_free_access_to_a_new_free_learning_hub</link>
      <description>Hinckley &amp;amp; Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC) and Hinckley BID have launched a new business learning hub in partnership with SEEDL, a virtual live learning subscription service.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description>A coat exchange scheme is coming to venues across Hinckley and Bosworth this autumn.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:19:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <link>https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/477/new_pool_hall_and_sports_bar_set_to_open_in_the_crescent</link>
      <description>The Crescent is set to welcome its first-ever Pool Hall &amp;amp; Sports Bar, marking a milestone in its nine-year history.</description>
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      <description>The hunt is on to find Hinckley and Bosworth residents who make a difference to the lives of others through volunteering.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:52:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description>Councils across Leicestershire are shining a spotlight on the lasting environmental impact of litter with the launch of the Litter Lives On campaign. </description>
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      <description>A new exhibition remembering the end of the Second World War is now open at the Atkins Gallery.</description>
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