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Hinckley and Bosworth ‘making a difference’ awards 2021 Launched
The Borough Council is launching its annual ‘making a difference awards’.
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Electric vehicle charging points go live
Electric vehicle charging points (EVCs) will be available for members of the public to use in council run car parks for the first time in Hinckley from next week.
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Have your say on Hinckley high street heritage zone
Hinckley residents and businesses are being invited to take part in a short survey to gain a better understanding of how they use and experience Hinckley town centre and what could be improved.
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Coronavirus, one year on: a day of reflection
You are invited to join a one minute’s silence at 12 noon today (23 March) as part of a nationwide remembrance ‘A Day of Reflection’ and to mark one year since the first national lockdown.
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Parks with cafes where you could meet a friend from Monday
From March 8, you can meet with one person outside your household
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County pub to launch Pizza Shed serving takeaway wood-fired pizzas
The Pizza Shed opens this Saturday
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Summer events set to return
POPULAR TOWN EVENTS are set to return to Hinckley this summer if Government restrictions allow.
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One year since first coronavirus case
This week marks the anniversary of the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Leicestershire – and council, police and health chiefs and survivors are reflecting on their experiences.
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Council Leader Stuart Bray’s response to MP Dr Luke Evans about the Local Plan
The following letter sets out council leader Stuart Bray’s response to Dr Luke Evans MP’s letter to the council about the Local Plan:
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Borough Council working with E.ON to offer free central heating systems to eligible homes
The Borough Council are working with E.ON to offer eligible residents up to 100{ef1beab3447d5cb220c3619d9fa65ddc127cf119fcf53b8ba61e2dc5c4a7776f} funding for either a first-time gas central heating system with free gas connection, or an air source heating system.
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Reminder to renew garden waste collection service
Green fingered residents have more time to renew their subscription to the garden waste collection service this year following the disruption to the service last April resulting from the pandemic.
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Inspector backs planning refusal | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
THE PLANNING INSPECTOR has backed the Borough Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for extended delivery hours to the Crown Crest warehouse near Desford.
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Inspector backs planning refusal | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
THE PLANNING INSPECTOR has backed the Borough Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for extended delivery hours to the Crown Crest warehouse near Desford.
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Council maintains one of the lowest Council Tax rates in the country
The Borough Council is to increase its council tax charge for 2021/22 by £5 following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting last night (Tuesday 23 February 2021).
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Business recovery project fund launched
Small businesses that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic are being urged to apply to a new fund to help businesses to safeguard jobs in the borough.
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Health guidance brochure available free to borough residents
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has written, designed and produced a free wellbeing and health advice booklet to help individuals and families stay healthy in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Electric vehicle charging points being installed
ELECTRIC VEHICLE charging points (EVCs) will be available for members of the public to use in two council run car parks for the first time in Hinckley this spring.
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Free webinars – cyber awareness, fraud and scams
Information issued by Leicestershire Police:
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Work starts on crematorium | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Building work has started on a brand new crematorium on a site off the A47 Leicester Road between Hinckley and Earl Shilton.
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Work starts on crematorium | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Building work has started on a brand new crematorium on a site off the A47 Leicester Road between Hinckley and Earl Shilton.
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Thank you to volunteers | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council would like to thank local residents who have volunteered to become Covid-19 Marshals at the newly opened vaccination centre at Hinckley Leisure Centre.
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Thank you to volunteers | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council would like to thank local residents who have volunteered to become Covid-19 Marshals at the newly opened vaccination centre at Hinckley Leisure Centre.
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Transport to vaccination centres provided for elderly residents
Local transport service Dial a Ride has joined forced with local charity Hinckley & Bosworth Community Transport to respond to residents’ concerns about getting elderly and disabled relatives and neighbours to a vaccination centre.
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Grants for businesses ordered to close
Businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth that have been forced to temporarily close or severely affected by government restrictions in December and January may be eligible to apply for several new grants.
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Hinckley Leisure Centre goes live as a Covid-19 vaccination centre
Hinckley Leisure Centre has opened as a Covid-19 vaccination centre serving the local community.
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Letter from the Council Leader
Update from the Leader, Councillor Stuart Bray:
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Service changes due to New Year lockdown
The majority of Borough Council services will continue in a COVID secure way through the third lockdown which begins today (5 January) and is expected to continue until at least mid-February.
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Grants for Businesses Ordered to remain closed
Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth that have been ordered to remain closed under the tier three restrictions national restrictions are now being urged to apply for a grant.
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Call for community groups to apply for grant funding
COMMUNITY groups in Hinckley and the parishes of Hinckley and Bosworth are encouraged to apply to the Borough Council’s Parish Community Initiative Fund and Hinckley Community Initiative Fund.
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Plan set to improve local football facilities
The Borough Council has been involved in a two year project making plans which will help to improve community football facilities across England.
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New avenue of trees for Queens Park
Hinckley’s Queens Park is now even greener after a new avenue of eight heavy standard trees were planted this week.
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New and highly skilled jobs coming to this area
Britishvolt, a company that specialises in battery engineering for electric vehicles, has chosen to move to the borough, bringing new and highly skilled jobs to this area.
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Latest grant for businesses available now
Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth which have been severely affected by national restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus are being urged to apply for the latest round of COVID-19 grants.
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Green fingered Lions are ‘treemendous’
Members of the Hinckley and Burbage Lions pulled on their wellies, grabbed a spade and dug in to help plant trees at Burbage Common.
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Christmas and New Year arrangements 2020
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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The people have spoken – and voted for their 10 favourite parks
More than 59,000 votes cast as the nation picks the best of British – Hollycroft Park, Hinckley winner of 2020 People’s Choice vote.
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Residents urged to ‘Shop Local’ as extension to opening hours announced
Residents are being urged to support their local shops as businesses reopen today (December 2) across Hinckley and Bosworth as the borough moves into Tier 3 restrictions.
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Have your say on Market Bosworth Masterplan
Residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on a masterplan that will guide the development of land South of Station Road in Market Bosworth.
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Free parking on Saturdays this Christmas
To coincide with lockdown restrictions easing, the Borough Council is reintroducing free parking in five popular town centre car parks on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas.
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Concern that pandemic is distracting from crucial EU Exit preparations
Businesses urged to get ready for end of EU transition on 1 January.
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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
The Chief Executive of Cineworld Cinemas has thanked the Borough Council for its ongoing support of the Hinckley cinema and responded to a number of concerns raised following its temporary closure.
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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
The Chief Executive of Cineworld Cinemas has thanked the Borough Council for its ongoing support of the Hinckley cinema and responded to a number of concerns raised following its temporary closure.
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Grants for businesses ordered to close
Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth that have been forced to temporarily close under the national restrictions brought in on 5 November are now being urged to apply for a grant.
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Remembrance Service 2020 | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
In line with national guidance on social distancing, large outdoor events across the country have had to be scaled back or moved online this year including Remembrance Sunday services and parades.
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Remembrance Service 2020 | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
In line with national guidance on social distancing, large outdoor events across the country have had to be scaled back or moved online this year including Remembrance Sunday services and parades.
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Vote for your favourite park
Everyone is urged to vote for their favourite park in Hinckley and show how much they love their parks.
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Service changes due to second lockdown
The majority of Borough Council services will continue in a Covid secure way through the second lockdown which begins today (5 November).
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Concerns raised about proposed planning overhaul
Councillors and planners have raised concerns about sweeping Government proposals to overhaul the planning system.
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Remembrance Sunday in Hinckley | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley’s Atkins Building is among the landmarks in the county to be lit up in red in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal 2020 once again this year.
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