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Annual awards will honour volunteers who are ‘Making a Difference’
Hinckley & Bosworth Council is calling for nominations for its Making a Difference Awards, honouring volunteers. Deadline 9 October 2026. Awards ceremony…
Visitors enjoy a fun-filled Burbage Common Open Day 2026
Hundreds of visitors attended Burbage Common Open Day on 13 September, enjoying dog shows, Morris dancing, crafts, and a farmers' market.
Four new EV charging points coming to Hinckley Leisure Centre car park
Hinckley Leisure Centre car park will get four new solar-powered EV charging points from 21 September. Work expected to last six weeks.
Free medieval family fun comes to Hinckley this weekend
Hinckley Medieval 'Have A Go' Day returns 12 September 2026 at Argents Mead. Free family entertainment, re-enactments and interactive performances all day.
Government announces review of local government reorganisation plans
Government review of local government reorganisation plans has been paused, affecting Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. May 2027 elections to…
Environment Agency appeals for information after illegal waste site shut down
Illegal waste site discovered off A47 near Hinckley has been shut down. Environment Agency appeals for dash cam and CCTV footage to help investigation.
Family fun promised at Burbage Common Open Day 2026
Burbage Common Open Day returns 13 September with free admission, dog show, craft workshops, displays and local food stalls for all ages.
Environment Agency shuts down waste site and appeals for information
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 rules for shared houses in Barwell and Earl Shilton
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 Returns to Hinckley
Snap Dragon Children's Festival brought three days of free activities to Argents Mead in Hinckley, featuring performances, sports taster sessions and…
Waste Crime Investigation Off A47 Leicester Road
Large-scale illegal waste tipping discovered on council land between Hinckley and Earl Shilton. Authorities appeal for witnesses with dashcam or CCTV…
Feast Hinckley 2026: Record-Breaking Food Festival
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…
Snap Dragon Children's Festival returns to Argents Mead
Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival returns to Hinckley's Argents Mead from 3–5 August 2026. Free entry, activities, performances and themed days…
Hinckley Banking Hub Brings Face-to-Face Services Back
Hinckley is getting a new banking hub offering cash services and in-person banking from major high street banks on designated days each week.
Paddock Way playground upgrades completed in Hinckley
New play equipment including climbing dome and inclusive roundabout installed at Paddock Way playground in Hinckley, ready for summer holidays.
Hollycroft Park and Argents Mead Win Green Flag Awards
Hollycroft Park and Argents Mead have both been awarded Green Flag Awards for park management. Hollycroft Park has now won the award 17 times; Argents…
Hinckley & Bosworth Council Named Apprentice Employer
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has won Apprentice Employer of the Year at the Leicester Employment Hub Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony for its…
Hinckley and Bosworth to Join New Unitary Council in 2028
Government confirms Hinckley and Bosworth will join a unitary council covering Leicestershire and Rutland from April 2028, replacing the current two-tier…
Hinckley Council Launches Year of Reading Campaign
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is backing the National Year of Reading 2026 with a primary school writing competition, book exchange scheme, and…
Free Summer Activities Guide for Hinckley Families
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has released a free electronic brochure packed with summer activities for children and families, including the…