News
John Dowell
Our Chairman, John Dowell, lost his long and very dignified battle with his illness on the 4th October 2024.
John was born and bred in Newbold Verdon and never strayed from the village. He always took a keen interest in the village and its residents and was happy to be involved, when asked, and give his time readily to events or projects.
He had a very long history within the scouting movement and was... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Oct 2024
PRESS RELEASE - Cineworld Hinckley to remain OPEN
Cinema to stay in Hinckley
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.
In July, Cineworld announced it intended to close six of its cinemas nationwide including Hinckley. However, the Borough Council, which owns the unit in The Crescent occupied by Cineworld, has now agreed renewed... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Sep 2024
PRESS RELEASE - Two blue plaques installed for historic local figures
Two blue plaques dedicated to historic local figures Matthew Buckham and John McClure have been installed in Hinckley town centre.
The two men were nominated by local historian Greg Drozdz, with the support of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Heritage Champion, Cllr Paul Williams.
McClure's plaque is installed at the junction of New buildings and Wood Street and Buckham's plaque is installed on... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Sep 2024
PRESS RELEASE Atkins Gallery to host Quentin Blake: Book Covers exhibition
The Quentin Blake: Book Covers tour is coming to the Atkins Building in Hinckley this autumn.
The exhibition opens on Saturday 28 September (10am to 2pm) and runs until Friday 25 October in the Atkins Gallery.
Many will be familiar with Blake's work, whether it be his own children's books, his famous illustrations for Roald Dahl or the many literary classics he has designed covers for.
There will be activities... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Sep 2024
PRESS RELEASE - Free medieval activities go down a treat at Argents Mead
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.
There was a jousting arena which played home to lots of activities, including a medieval skirmish, a shire court and a medieval battle. There were also Hurried History tales for children.
A series of free Heritage Open Day events ran in the... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Sep 2024
HBBC Lifeline alarm
Based at Castle Court in Burbage our dedicated local control centre helps support many residents throughout the borough and even slightly over our borders keeping people safe and secure in their own homes 24 hours a day.
The lifeline consists of a waterproof wrist or neck worn alert button linked to a mains powered intercom. No landline is required.
Do you know anyone who could benefit from a lifeline... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 21 Sep 2024
PRESS RELEASE - Councils work together on A5 anti-littering campaign
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council are working with various councils including Blaby and Harborough District Councils, supported by National Highways on a four-week campaign to reduce littering on the A5 (9 September to 6 October 2024).
Each of the individual councils faces many challenges cleansing this high-speed, busy road. To cleanse most of this road safely, traffic management must be installed... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Upcoming Neighbourhood Plan Events
There are 4 remaining events with regards to having your say on the local plan as follows:
Higham on the Hill Methodist Church: Tuesday 10 September 2024, 4 - 7pm
The Black Horse, Market Bosworth: Saturday 14 September 2024, 10am - 12:30pm
Millennium Hall, Burbage: Saturday 14 September 2024, 2 - 4:30pm
Hinckley Hub, Hinckley: Wednesday 18 September 2024, 4 - 7pm (online only via Microsoft Teams, residents... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
BAGWORTH ROAD, NAILSTONE; BAGWORTH ROAD/GARLAND LANE, BARLESTONE; BAGWORTH ROAD, NEWBOLD VERDON; HEATH ROAD/BARLESTONE ROAD, BAGWORTH
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Ground Utilities Ltd acting on behalf of RWE Renewables UK Solar and Storage... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 4 Sep 2024
Waste site changes coming into effect in October
Changes to the opening days of some recycling and household waste sites (RHWS) in Leicestershire will come into effect from the first week of October 2024.
The changes, which were agreed at the Leicestershire County Council's Cabinet in May following two public consultations – in which feedback from residents played an important part in modifying the original plans - will save £300,000 per... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 31 Aug 2024
