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Have your Say on the Local Plan
Residents, community groups, local businesses, and others with an interest in the borough are invited to give their views on the new Hinckley and Bosworth Local Plan in a consultation which begins at 9am on Wednesday 31 July 2024.
The Local Plan is the key planning document for the borough that will guide future development in Hinckley and Bosworth up to 2041. The Plan sets out where and how housing...
Posted: Tue, 30 Jul 2024
Snap Dragon Children’s Festival returns to Argents Mead with guest visit from TV’s Pip and Posy on National Play Day
THE popular Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival is back with three fun filled days for all the family in Hinckley's Argents Mead with a special visit on National Play Day from TV stars of Milkshake and Sky Kids Pip and Posy. The festival takes place from Monday 5 August to Wednesday 7 August from 11am to 3pm each day and is free to attend. Each day of the festival features a different theme...
Posted: Mon, 29 Jul 2024
D DAY MEMORIAL BENCH FOR BARWELL
A new D Day memorial bench has been placed on a grass area outside the cemetery chapel. The bench features a plaque with an inscription to remember all those that paid the ultimate price in defence of their countries.
Barwell Parish Council Chair, Cllr Russ Roberts said: "This new bench has been installed to commemorate the brave individuals who participated in D-Day during World War II and serves as...
Posted: Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Lifeline Scams
Trading Standards are warning telecare customers to be aware of fraudsters taking advantage of the digital switchover, as it seems that they are trying to take advantage by tricking vulnerable residents into giving out personal information, and even their bank details. Between now and 2025 telephone providers will be moving their customers from old analogue landlines over to new upgraded landline services...
Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024
POLICE & CRIME PLAN 2024
Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has unveiled a robust engagement programme giving residents, businesses and partner services a front seat in his plans to make Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland safer.
In the first major engagement exercise since his re-election, the PCC is asking everybody who lives or works in the force area to identify the issues that matter most to them. The survey...
Posted: Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Road closure on Burbage Common Road, Elmesthorpe
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 GTM on behalf of NETWORK RAIL to facilitate detailed bridge inspection works.
A road closure is required on the railway bridge on Burbage Common Road, Elmesthorpe on the 27th July 2024 for 1 day. The proposed...
Posted: Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Barwell By The Sea
Thankyou to everyone who came to our Barwell By The Sea event on Saturday. Special thanks to James Wheatley and his team, stall holders who attended, our amazing facepainter who was kept busy all day and Leicestershire Fire & Rescue who popped along with their Big Red Engine. Difficult to show many photos as so many children attended but everyone enjoyed themselves and atleast it didn't rain. ...
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2024
£80,000 funding launched in Round 3 of scheme to boost rural businesses and organisations
Rural businesses and organisations are being invited to apply for grants to help them boost productivity, improve community buildings, improve accessibility to tourist attractions and green open spaces that support our local communities and businesses.
The scheme aimed at boosting the rural economy launches Round 3 of funding on Monday 8th July 2024 with around £80,000 of capital only funding...
Posted: Tue, 9 Jul 2024
School uniform swap shops
School uniform swap shops are set to open in local co-ops and community venues across Hinckley and Bosworth from 9 July to 27 August to help families prepare for the new school term.
The Borough Council is encouraging families to donate good quality school uniforms no longer required, as part of a new summer scheme to support residents in saving money on school uniform costs as well as cutting down...
Posted: Thu, 4 Jul 2024
Barwell Cemetery!
Barwell Cemetery Groundsman's Shed was broken into last night – if anyone noticed anything please contact the Parish Office.
Thankfully nothing was taken but significant damage was done to the roof and toilets. This incident has been reported to the Police, vandalism and property damage can be distressing for the community, especially when it occurs in a sensitive location like a cemetery.
Posted: Tue, 2 Jul 2024
