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Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has joined all seven Leicestershire district councils in filing a protective judicial review claim against the…
Read the full story →Free blacklight art exhibition Ultra Vibrant runs 19 October to 13 November at Hinckley's Atkins Gallery. Half-term activities and custom soundtrack…
Hinckley's Remembrance Sunday service takes place on 8 November at Argents Mead war memorial, with parades and clergy from multiple denominations.
Hinckley's Spooktacular Saturday family event returns on 31 October at Britannia Shopping Centre. Free activities include pumpkin bowling, face painting,…
Hinckley and Bosworth Council launches its Free Tree Scheme for 2026, offering 16,000 saplings and hedging to residents after distributing 118,000 trees…
Hinckley & Bosworth and four other Leicestershire councils issue legal pre-action letter over government's local government reorganisation decision…
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has approved plans to build new council homes on the former Peggs Close flats site in Earl Shilton. Construction…
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is consulting on its draft homelessness and rough sleeping strategy until 30 October. Residents can give feedback…
Hinckley & Bosworth Council is calling for nominations for its Making a Difference Awards, honouring volunteers. Deadline 9 October 2026. Awards ceremony…
Hundreds of visitors attended Burbage Common Open Day on 13 September, enjoying dog shows, Morris dancing, crafts, and a farmers' market.
Hinckley Leisure Centre car park will get four new solar-powered EV charging points from 21 September. Work expected to last six weeks.
Hinckley Medieval 'Have A Go' Day returns 12 September 2026 at Argents Mead. Free family entertainment, re-enactments and interactive performances all day.
Government review of local government reorganisation plans has been paused, affecting Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. May 2027 elections to…
Illegal waste site discovered off A47 near Hinckley has been shut down. Environment Agency appeals for dash cam and CCTV footage to help investigation.
Burbage Common Open Day returns 13 September with free admission, dog show, craft workshops, displays and local food stalls for all ages.
Environment Agency has shut down an illegal waste site discovered off the A47 Leicester Road near Hinckley on 5 August. Appeals for information continue.
New planning controls on shared houses (HMOs) take effect in Barwell and Earl Shilton from 14 August following consultation. 83% of respondents supported…
Snap Dragon Children's Festival brought three days of free activities to Argents Mead in Hinckley, featuring performances, sports taster sessions and…
Large-scale illegal waste tipping discovered on council land between Hinckley and Earl Shilton. Authorities appeal for witnesses with dashcam or CCTV…
Feast Hinckley returned to Argents Mead on 1–2 August with 50 vendors, live music, and family activities. Deputy Leader Mark Bools called it the…