Shopping in Hinckley to be given a boost during half term week after Councillors approved a free parking scheme in Hinckley town centre.

The scheme will allow shoppers to park for free any time from Monday 19 October to Friday 23 October in three town centre car parks – Trinity Lane East (Rugby Road, opposite Domino's) , Castle (Hill Street) and Lower Bond St (opposite the Atkins building).

This... Read More »

Is your trader the real deal?

Finding a reputable trader to carry out home improvement works can be a difficult and often stressful time. Get it wrong and it can be very costly! Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards have recently seen an influx of builders, that on the face of it, seem to be honest, trustworthy and reliable tradespeople, but all too quickly it becomes evident that this is... Read More »

Events Programme 2020

The Borough Council has announced a number of major changes to its events programme for the rest of 2020 in order to manage the risk to public safety during the Coronavirus pandemic.

With public safety still the top priority, the council has reluctantly decided to cancel some of the usual annual events that typically draw large crowds for this year and instead arrange events that... Read More »

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

PRESS RELEASE

ISSUED 20 JULY 2020

Following the recent announcement that indoor gyms and leisure centres can reopen the Borough Council is delighted to announce that Hinckley Leisure Centre plans to open its doors on Monday 3 August in a phased return.

The reopening will be done over three phases, across three weeks, with measures in place to keep visitors and staff... Read More »

The Toddlers Play Area and the play/gym equipment will be open for use from the 4th July.

We respectfully request that:

*Social distancing of 2 metres continues to be observed

*Users bring their own antibac gel/wipes to clean their hands and the equipment prior to use

*No food or drink be consumed on or near the equipment.

*A maximum of 2 adults and 4 children have access to the Toddlers Play Area at any... Read More »

Work is due to start in early July 2020 and is scheduled for completion by the end of October 2020. To keep our programme for these works as short as possible and to minimise disruption to the local community, we will work in phases:

• between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Thursday

• between 8pm and 8am Friday

• between 7pm and 10am Saturday

• between 7pm and 6am Sunday During 2 weekends we... Read More »

Please go to the Finance page (About > Finance) to see the accounts and statements for 2019 - 2020 which have been published for information in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 and the Transparency Code.

Towns across the borough are preparing to welcome back more shoppers by making a number of practical changes designed to help safeguard shopper and trader safety as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

From June 15, more shops are expected to be able to trade including those selling clothes, furniture, shoes and toys.

The Borough Council and Hinckley BID have been working hard behind the scenes with... Read More »

People in Higham on the Hill are invited to sign up to a new online network to share their experiences of NHS services and help shape the future of local NHS services.

The NHS Citizens' Panel has been set up by local NHS organisations to gather public views and opinions on a wide variety of health topics, which will be used to help us to understand peoples' experiences and what matters most to them.... Read More »

Passenger Transport Policy and Strategy Review Update

As part of the county council's Passenger Transport Policy and Strategy, a number of subsidised bus services within the Hinckley and Market Harborough areas, as well as other routes in the county, were due for review.

However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been agreed to pause the project for the time being. We've taken this decision... Read More »