HBBC – Page 5 – Groby Village

Press release issued by Leicestershire Waste Partnership:

20 January 2023 HBBC

Long-term plan for recycling and waste set to progress: Twelve key pledges for recycling and waste plans in Leicestershire have been set out in a revised partnership strategy to 2050.

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College Students showcase talents at Atkins Gallery exhibition

18 January 2023 HBBC

Young artists from a Hinckley college have used their talents to create a moving exhibition about respecting the environment.

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Change in Hinckley and Bosworth Bulky Waste Collections

13 January 2023 HBBC

Upholstered furniture such as sofas and chairs will be collected and disposed of in a new way, due to a change in the law, which is now being enforced.

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New electric vehicle charging points installed in Earl Shilton

13 January 2023 HBBC

Electric vehicle drivers in Earl Shilton have been charging their vehicles at a new public point which has just been installed in the town centre.

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parkrun comes to Market Bosworth

9 January 2023 HBBC

Keen runners or anyone looking to get more active can now join Market Bosworth’s new free and friendly parkrun.

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Works to start on the refurbishment of Argents Mead moat

19 December 2022 HBBC

Work will begin on the refurbishment of the historic Argents Mead moat in January 2023.

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Work set to begin on flood-prone park path

13 December 2022 HBBC

Work will soon begin on a footpath and cycle route to prevent surface water issues in a Hinckley-based park.

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Christmas events spread festive cheer in Hinckley

13 December 2022 HBBC

Residents were able to step into Christmas after two of Hinckley’s most beloved festive events were held at the weekend.

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Festive Fun Run hailed a success

5 December 2022 HBBC

Despite the chilly weather, more than 200 residents of all ages took part in the fourth annual Festive Family Fun Run on Sunday 4 December in Hinckley town centre.

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Civic carol service in Burbage

1 December 2022 HBBC

HINCKLEY and Bosworth’s civic carol service will take place on Sunday 18 December at 6pm in St Catherine’s Church, Burbage.

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Council responds to HSBC branch closure

1 December 2022 HBBC

High street bank HSBC has announced it is closing 114 of its branches next year. One of the branches is in Market Bosworth.

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Thousands of free trees being planted this winter

29 November 2022 HBBC

Residents, businesses, community groups, schools and colleges will be planting thousands of free trees and hedging this winter to help make the borough a greener place to be and to help fight climate change.

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Thousands of free tees being planted this winter

29 November 2022 HBBC

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Warm places directory launched

28 November 2022 HBBC

A directory of ‘Warm Places’ which are opening their doors to residents concerned about rising bills has been launched by the Borough Council.

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Exhibition will feature photographs inspired by literature

23 November 2022 HBBC

Art lovers, photographers, readers, families and residents are being invited to visit the latest free exhibition at the Atkins Gallery.

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Festive family fun run 2022

22 November 2022 HBBC

Taking place on Sunday December 4 2022 at 11am in Market Place, Hinckley town centre.

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Outdoor carol service to bring festive cheer

22 November 2022 HBBC

Hinckley’s annual outdoor carol service will bring some early festive spirit to the town centre in December.

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Crowds gather for another spectacular Christmas lights switch-on

22 November 2022 HBBC

Crowds of residents filled Hinckley town centre on Friday night for another spectacular Christmas lights switch-on.

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Christmas and New Year arrangements

10 November 2022 HBBC

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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Spooktacular Saturday returns to Hinckley

31 October 2022 HBBC

Ghosts, ghouls, witches and wizards descended upon Hinckley’s haunted Britannia Centre as Spooktacular Saturday returned at the weekend.

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Canal towpath improvements completed in Hinckley

28 October 2022 HBBC

People in Hinckley are being encouraged to feel the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time by water.

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A5: Delays are costing drivers over £17,000 every day

21 October 2022 HBBC

Issued on behalf of Midlands Connect.

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New play equipment installed at Queens Park, Hinckley

18 October 2022 HBBC

Families and young children have been enjoying new play equipment installed at Hinckley’s Queens Park.

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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley, 2022

14 October 2022 HBBC

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

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New photographic exhibition opens in time for half-term

11 October 2022 HBBC

Art lovers, photographers, families and residents are being invited to visit the latest exhibition at The Atkins Gallery.

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Hinckley’s educational pioneer honoured with blue plaque

6 October 2022 HBBC

Three generations of one family gathered at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council to honour the latest recipient of a blue plaque.

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Council’s cost of living event a success

4 October 2022 HBBC

Residents concerned about the national rising cost of living attended a special money and wellbeing event in Hinckley on Saturday (1 October).

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Park and Stride trial gets more schoolchildren walking to school

4 October 2022 HBBC

A new programme to get children walking safely to school has been launched in Hinckley.

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Additional Electric Vehicle Charging Points to be installed across borough

30 September 2022 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is planning to increase the number of public charge points for electric vehicles (EVCs) in the borough with a further 11 points being installed by early December.

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Grab yourself a free tree

28 September 2022 HBBC

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

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Hinckley BID’s 11th annual motorshow breaks record

26 September 2022 HBBC

Hinckley BID’s 11th annual motorshow broke all records, with more than 900 exhibiting vehicles.

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Council host cost of living event

22 September 2022 HBBC

Residents are being invited to explore the help and support available to them at a special cost of living and well-being event.

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Date change for Hinckley BID’s 11th Annual Classic Motorshow

13 September 2022 HBBC

The 11th Hinckley BID Motorshow has been re-arranged and will now be held one week later on Sunday 25 September.

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Bin collection changes for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

12 September 2022 HBBC

Residents are being advised that household bins will not be collected this Monday (19 September) as the nation joins together to mourn and remember Queen Elizabeth II.

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Local ceremony marks start of King Charles Reign

12 September 2022 HBBC

Hundreds of residents came together in Hinckley’s Argents Mead on Sunday (11 September) for a ceremony to mark the start of King Charles III’s reign.

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Council pledges to press on with its local plan despite national uncertainties

7 September 2022 HBBC

The council has pledged to continue its work on progressing its Local Plan following consultation on a submission draft of the Plan which was published in February.

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Important information – energy rebate payment

5 September 2022 HBBC

We’re launching the next set of £150 energy rebate payments aimed at helping households on low incomes who did not qualify for the payments made earlier this year to those in council tax bands A to D.

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Borough Council enforcement officers to wear body cams

1 September 2022 HBBC

Enforcement officers around the borough will soon wear body cameras to provide greater transparency around the actions of enforcement.

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Music on a sunny afternoon

22 August 2022 HBBC

Local performer Sam Southall wowed the crowds on Saturday afternoon (20 August) with popular covers of popular music in Argents Mead.

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S.C.R.A.P. Fly-tipping campaign launched

12 August 2022 HBBC

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council are joining a national #SCRAPflytipping campaign to help tackle the growing problem of fly tipping.

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Partnership awarded £67,000 Safer Streets Funding

11 August 2022 HBBC

TWO LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICTS have been awarded £67,000 to help them to continue their work in tackling anti-social behaviour.

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Hinckley tucks in to a Feast

9 August 2022 HBBC

A POPULAR FOOD FESTIVAL wowed the public over the weekend (6 and 7 August) when it returned to Hinckley for its fifth year.

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Bins to be collected from 6am due to heatwave

8 August 2022 HBBC

Householders across Hinckley and Bosworth are being asked to put their rubbish and recycling out by 6am from Wednesday morning (10 August) onwards to help collection crews during the heatwave.

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Double accolade for town parks as Green Flags awarded once again

3 August 2022 HBBC

ONCE AGAIN two Hinckley parks are 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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Review to look at how local communities are run – draft recommendations now available

3 August 2022 HBBC

PEOPLE in Hinckley & Bosworth are being given their say on how their local communities are run.

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Date for the diary – Feast Hinckley returns to Argents Mead

28 July 2022 HBBC

Feast Hinckley, the food and drink festival organised by the Borough Council, returns to Argents Mead in Hinckley town centre on Saturday and Sunday 6 and 7 August.

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New scheme will help Leicestershire households cut their energy bills

25 July 2022 HBBC

More than 300 homeowners in Leicestershire are eligible for efficiency improvements which will reduce energy costs as well as making households warmer and greener.

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Snap Dragon festival returns to Argents Mead

22 July 2022 HBBC

THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival is back with three fun filled days for all the family in Hinckley’s Argents Mead.

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Free Summer ‘What’s Going Down’ activity brochure for children, young people and families now available

7 July 2022 HBBC

An electronic brochure packed full of summer activities and events for young people and families in Hinckley and Bosworth can now be downloaded from the Borough Council’s website.

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£5m Low Carbon Innovation Hub to transform green charging and testing at MIRA Technology Park

5 July 2022 HBBC

News issued by the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP).

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