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Have your say on new planning guidance
Residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on the latest planning guidance for new build developments and extensions when a new consultation opens next month.
The Borough Council will be consulting on a document - known as 'The Good Design Supplementary Planning Document' (SPD) - for four weeks starting on the 15th April 2019.
Once agreed, the document will guide developers, agents... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:29 by Cathy Monkman
Spring 2019 Newsletter
The Parish Council's spring newsletter has now been distributed to all households. We hope you have found it interesting. A copy is available to download below.
Posted: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:28 by Cathy Monkman
Recycling to become easier
Recycling is set to get even easier
RECYCLING for residents across the borough is set to become even easier from next month.
From 4 March, Hinckley and Bosworth residents can recycle a host of common items including carrier bags, cling film, plastic film, bubble wrap, books, crisp tubes and egg boxes alongside other plastics, paper, cardboard glass and cans in their blue lidded recycling bin.
The changes... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:08 by Cathy Monkman
Market Bosworth joins the digital age with free public wi-fi
Market Bosworth has hit the digital age with free public Wi-Fi installed in December and going live during January. The new Wi-Fi is completely free, allowing members of the public to access free Wi-Fi on their phones and tablets whilst within Market Bosworth town centre.
The Wi-Fi has been installed as a joint venture between Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, Market Bosworth Parish Council and... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:58 by Cathy Monkman
Public consultation: proposed speed limit order, Wellsborough Road
THE LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS IN THE PARISHES OF MARKET BOSWORTH AND SHEEPY IN THE BOROUGH OF HINCKLEY AND BOSWORTH, IMPOSITION OF A 40 MPH AND 50 MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 201
Below are copies of the above proposed Traffic Regulation Order. The public consultation began on 30th January 2019 and ends on 20 February 2019.
Posted: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:49 by Cathy Monkman
Nomination for prestigious planning industry award
4 February 2019
The Parish Council and Neighbourhood Forum have been delighted to learn that the Market Bosworth Neighbourhood Forum's 'Survey of Important Trees and Hedgerows in the Parish of Market Bosworth' has been nominated for a prestigious planning industry award.
The Neighbourhood Forum has been named as a finalist in the category for Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment at the... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:33 by Cathy Monkman
Local Elections 2019: Interested in becoming a Parish Councillor?
MAKE A CHANGE: BECOME A LOCAL COUNCILLOR
Market Bosworth Parish Council is calling on residents who are passionate about their community to stand in the local elections in 2019.
What do councillors do?
Councillors are the champions of their community and give residents a voice on the decisions the council makes. Becoming a councillor will allow you to make a real difference in your community by engaging... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:43 by Cathy Monkman
Police Event
What Matters To You?
Do you have a question or want to find out about policing and community issues in your area?
Come and talk to the Police and Crime Commissioner, Lord Willy Bach and Chief Constable, Simon Cole on Tuesday 12 February 2019; 10am – 1pm at Dobbies Woodland Garden Centre, Ashby Road, Stapleton, LE9 8JE
Posted: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:23 by Cathy Monkman
New Directions for Growth Consultation 2019
Consultation will start on Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council's 'New Directions for Growth' Paper on Monday 7 January 2019. The consultation is the next stage in the review of the Local Plan.
The paper was approved for public consultation at Council on the 27 November 2018 and the purpose of the consultation is to seek the views of the public on where new housing and employment development should... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 11:45 by Cathy Monkman
Older Adults Roadshow
A free event is rolling into Market Bosworth on Wednesday February 6th 2019, at the Free Church, Barton Road, hosted by the Friends and Neighbours Group. Dubbed the Older Adults Roadshow, the emphasis is firmly on ensuring we all continue to live well as we age. Come along and take advantage of a free health check, try a taster Tai Chi session, enjoy a mini pampering session where you can indulge yourself... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Jan 2019 10:58 by Cathy Monkman
