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 »

Rogue traders have been out offering work and knocking door to door.

The work that has been carried out has not be done so in accordance with relevant legislation, which often means that the consumers do not know who they are dealing with, have not been given the correct rights and will probably be unable to claim on any guarantee offered.

Furthermore, these traders are stating that they offer discounts... Read More »

We have published our report for 2019 - 2020 which includes DRAFT accounts for your information. Normal accounting periods have been extended to 30th September 2020 due to the Covid-19 situation.

If you are finding yourself isolated and in need of either of conversation or some practical help below, are the telephone numbers of people who are willing to help:

Eric Fowler 01455 213872

Wendy O'Brien " 213335

Ursula Cox " 212799

Rita Green 02467 348244

Keith Cornford 02476 325217