HBBC – Groby Village

Putting communities at the heart of future local government services

21 February 2025 HBBC

An emerging preferred model for new local government structures which puts residents at the heart of public services and ensures councils stay connected to communities has been outlined.

General HBBC News

No collaboration – our residents deserve better, say the leaders of district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council

20 February 2025 HBBC

Leaders of the seven district and borough councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council have issued a joint statement.

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New Taste Adventures map now available

19 February 2025 HBBC

A new online map has been launched to help Hinckley and Bosworth residents discover a range of places to eat and drink across the borough.

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Solar panels to be installed at Hinckley Leisure Centre

5 February 2025 HBBC

More than 700 solar panels will be installed on the roof of Hinckley Leisure Centre this month.

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Joint statement by leaders of the district and borough councils in Leicestershire

5 February 2025 HBBC

The following is a joint statement from the leaders of Leicestershire district and borough councils:

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Sporting heroes celebrated at Active Awards

5 February 2025 HBBC

The Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards to celebrate local sporting heroes have been awarded at a ceremony at Hinckley Rugby Club.

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Council Leader urges residents to warn the government against damaging council reforms

28 January 2025 HBBC

Just before Christmas, the UK government published their plans to restructure local government in England.

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Man fined in court over Hinckley health risk waste

22 January 2025 HBBC

A Hinckley man has been ordered to pay a total of £924 by Leicester Magistrates Court after failing to clear waste that posed potential health risks.

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Woman fined in court over Ratby fly-tipping

20 January 2025 HBBC

A Leicester woman has been ordered to pay a total of £352 by Leicester Magistrates Court after a fly-tip was discovered in Ratby.

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Hinckley students to showcase talents at creative arts exhibition

20 January 2025 HBBC

An free-to-enter exhibition in Hinckley is showcasing the work of talented artists from a local college.

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Local Leaders express serious concerns about the Single Unitary Council Proposal for Leicestershire

10 January 2025 HBBC

Leaders from Rutland County Council and the seven district/borough councils in Leicestershire have made it clear they have concerns about proposals to create a single unitary council for the county.

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Hard-hitting letter presses government to release flooding cash

9 January 2025 HBBC

The following press release was issued by LLR Prepared on 9 January 2025.

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Council Leader comments on English Devolution White Paper

23 December 2024 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Leader, Councillor Stuart Bray, has commented on the government’s English Devolution White Paper.

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Public chooses Hollycroft Park, Hinckley as one of country’s top 10

19 December 2024 HBBC

Park users across the country have once again voted for Hinckley’s Hollycroft Park as one of their most impressive green spaces in the 2024 People’s Choice Awards – a Top 10 park in the country.

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Festive Feast goes down a treat

16 December 2024 HBBC

Hundreds of Christmas shoppers and food lovers enjoyed a Festive Feast at Hinckley’s Christmas market this past Sunday (15 December).

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Young people help to shape future of Hinckley and Bosworth at Youth Conference

13 December 2024 HBBC

Young people are already helping to shape what the next 50 years in Hinckley and Bosworth will look like.

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Festive carol service brings Christmas cheer

9 December 2024 HBBC

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 13 December at 4:15pm.

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Free exhibition celebrating last 50 years of Hinckley and Bosworth now open

9 December 2024 HBBC

A free exhibition celebrating Hinckley and Bosworth over the last 50 years has opened in Hinckley.

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Council launches communications survey

5 December 2024 HBBC

A new communications survey has just been launched to find out more about how residents receive council news and services in Hinckley and Bosworth.

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Time to nominate your active heroes

29 November 2024 HBBC

Nominations are now open and it’s time to celebrate your community heroes.

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‘Warm Welcome’ grant scheme updated by Borough Council for 2024

7 November 2024 HBBC

Funding for community, voluntary and charity groups offering ‘warm welcome’ locations across Hinckley and Bosworth has been launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.

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‘Warm Welcome’ grant scheme updated by Borough Council

7 November 2024 HBBC

Funding for community, voluntary and charity groups offering ‘warm welcome’ locations across Hinckley and Bosworth has been launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.

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Community Initiative funds open for applications

7 November 2024 HBBC

COMMUNITY groups in Hinckley and the parishes of Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Borough Council’s Parish and Hinckley Initiative Fund.

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New hospital school hub opens in Hinckley

5 November 2024 HBBC

A school which helps young people return to their mainstream school has opened in Hinckley.

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Anti-litter campaign and poster competition launched by Borough Council

4 November 2024 HBBC

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC) are working with council’s countywide on a two-week campaign to reduce littering.

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Groundbreaking video game, TV and film artist to be honoured at Atkins Gallery

31 October 2024 HBBC

Two-time BAFTA-winning artist and animator Brett Jones will be celebrated with a memorial art exhibition at the Atkins Gallery in Hinckley this November.

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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley, 2024

30 October 2024 HBBC

Residents are being invited to pay their respects at Hinckley’s annual Remembrance Sunday service.

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Woman fined in court over Sutton Cheney fly-tipping

29 October 2024 HBBC

A Hinckley woman has been ordered to pay a total of £468 by Leicester Magistrates Court after a fly-tip was discovered in Sutton Cheney last October.

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More than 1,300 young people benefit from youth bus sessions

24 October 2024 HBBC

More than 1,300 young people in Hinckley are being supported to steer them away from the path to antisocial behaviour.

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New measures tackle shoplifting

24 October 2024 HBBC

CCTV, a retail radio scheme and nighttime economy marshals are being used to help tackle crime in Hinckley.

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Litter pick as part of Recycle Week a big success

17 October 2024 HBBC

Over 25 bags of litter were collected during a one-hour clean-up held at Hinckley Retail Park as part of Recycle Week organised by the Borough Council’s Business Climate Change Forum.

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50th Anniversary grant funding closed

15 October 2024 HBBC

Twenty voluntary and community groups have benefitted from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s 50th anniversary grants.

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Steps being taken to crack down on irresponsible school parking

10 October 2024 HBBC

Parents and guardians are being urged to consider the safety of children and other road users when parking at or near schools.

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Final details for Hinckley Christmas light switch on announced

9 October 2024 HBBC

With the big Christmas lights switch on only weeks away, final preparations are being made to welcome thousands of townsfolk and visitors to the town centre.

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Free tree scheme launches for 2024

9 October 2024 HBBC

Residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges are once again being invited to apply for free trees to help make the borough a greener place to be and to help fight climate change.

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Cinema to stay in Hinckley

30 September 2024 HBBC

Hinckley’s Cineworld cinema will stay open after the cinema chain came to an agreement with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council to keep the Hinckley cinema open.

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Two blue plaques installed for historic local figures

25 September 2024 HBBC

Two blue plaques dedicated to historic local figures Matthew Buckham and John McClure have been installed in Hinckley town centre.

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New community comes together at Hollycroft Grange, Hinckley

25 September 2024 HBBC

New residents of Hollycroft Grange came together for a recent community welcome event, hosted by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council at the development’s new state-of-the-art primary school.

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Atkins Gallery to host Quentin Blake: Book Covers exhibition

25 September 2024 HBBC

The Quentin Blake: Book Covers tour is coming to the Atkins Building in Hinckley this autumn.

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Free medieval activities go down a treat at Argents Mead

24 September 2024 HBBC

Children and families had plenty of fun on Saturday as Hinckley’s Argents Mead hosted free medieval activities as part of the Heritage Open Day series of events.

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Rail hub decision cautiously welcomed

10 September 2024 HBBC

The Borough Council has cautiously welcomed the government’s decision to delay a decision to build a massive new Rail Hub on land outside Hinckley.

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Fun enjoyed by all at Burbage Common Open Day

9 September 2024 HBBC

Visitors to Burbage Common enjoyed a fun-packed day on Sunday (September 8) at its annual open day event.

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Councils work together on A5 anti-littering campaign

6 September 2024 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council are working with various councils including Blaby and Harborough District Councils, supported by National Highways on a campaign to reduce littering on the A5.

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Press release issued by Southwark Council

4 September 2024 HBBC

Future council housing report (launched 3 September 2024).

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Heritage Open Days return for 2024

16 August 2024 HBBC

History enthusiasts and families are once again invited to a series of Heritage Open Days across the borough this September.

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Family fun promised at re-arranged Burbage Common open day

15 August 2024 HBBC

There will be a fun-packed day for the whole family when Burbage Common holds its annual open day on Sunday 8 September, re-arranged from earlier this year.

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Hinckley and Bosworth residents reminded of Keep Safe Places

13 August 2024 HBBC

Residents are reminded that ‘Keep Safe Places’ are available to use across the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth.

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Snap Dragon Children’s Festival returned to Argents Mead as TV’s Pip and Posy cap off three fantastic days

8 August 2024 HBBC

THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival returned this week (5 August to 7 August), with three fun-filled days for all the family in Argents Mead.

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A5 between Hinckley and Tamworth recommended for improvement funding

8 August 2024 HBBC

The A5 between Hinckley and Tamworth has been recommended for improvement funding that would make the road ‘transformational’ for the Midlands.

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Midlands Connect provide top 17 transformational road schemes for new Government

8 August 2024 HBBC

The following press release was issued by Midlands Connect on 8 August 2024.

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