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Additional transport to vaccination centres
Transport to vaccination centres provided for elderly residents
Local transport service Dial a Ride has joined forces with local charity Hinckley & Bosworth Community Transport to respond to residents' concerns about getting elderly and disabled relatives and neighbours to a vaccination centre.
The Hinckley & Bosworth Community Transport, Dial a Ride Service, along with Westfield Community Centre,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:09 by Cathy Monkman
Community Transport to Covid Vaccination Centres
It is very important for us all to have our vaccines against coronavirus.
If you need help or know someone who needs help getting to a vaccination centre you can call Westfield Virus Volunteers Community Transport for transport there. The group can be contacted by telephone on 01455 637516 or 07980 631255
Or email; westfieldvolunteers@westfieldcc.org.uk
All drivers are DBS checked and will take Covid... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:35 by Cathy Monkman
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order, Station Rd & Southfield Way
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for Station Road and Southfield Way, Market Bosworth. The purpose of the TTRO is to allow STW and their contractors to facilitate sewer repairs. The TTRO will incorporate a temporary parking restriction. The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 5 days commencing on the 15th February 2021
Posted: Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:23 by Cathy Monkman
Census March 2021
The Office for National Statistics is working in partnership with Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council to reach as many communities as possible to encourage participation in the first digital Census which will take place in March 2021.
The Census gives a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. Local councils, charities and many other organisations use census information to... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:02 by Cathy Monkman
Christmas Lights 2020
Preparations are in hand for the Christmas tree and town centre lights to be switched on at 4.30pm on Sunday 29th November. Whilst covid-19 prevents a formal switch on event in the Market Place this year, the Parish Council supports the suggestion made by a member of the public that all those of us who have outdoor lights might switch them on at the same time and give a Christmas clap to the NHS and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:32 by Cathy Monkman
Public consultation on Market Bosworth Masterplan
Have your say on Market Bosworth Masterplan
Residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on a masterplan that will guide the development of land South of Station Road in Market Bosworth.
Earlier this year Birmingham-based planning consultants Define were appointed to create an overall masterplan and development strategy for the site. The consultants were tasked with creating a development... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:01 by Cathy Monkman
Town Centre Social Distancing Measures
During the first Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year and following initial discussion with the Parish Council, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council funded and contracted a social distancing scheme in the town centre following recommendations by central government in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Parish Council was informed by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council that Temporary Traffic Regulation... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:39 by Cathy Monkman
Public Toilet Block
The Parish Council is pleased to be able to confirm that the public toilet block in Back Lane is scheduled to be reopened on Friday 6 November 2020. Social distancing measures will be in place, as well as new signs and sanitiser stations. There will be more cleaning during the day alongside reduced opening hours which will be from approximately 9.00 am until approximately 4.00 pm.
Posted: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:49 by Cathy Monkman
Work Live Leicestershire - Helping People Find Work
Need help with finding a job fast? Work Live Leicestershire and The Rural Community Council can offer a wide range of online courses, support with starting a business and tips with interviews and job searching. Free to access, sign up by emailing hello@ruralcc.org.uk or phoning 01455 856315
Posted: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:58 by Cathy Monkman
Grant Applications to the Parish Council
Community groups are reminded that the deadline to apply to the Parish Council for a grant for the next financial year is 1st November 2020. Groups are invited to submit applications using the form which can be downloaded from this website or on application to the Parish Clerk. Applications will be considered by the Parish Council when setting their budget for the 2021-22 financial year. Grants will... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:32 by Cathy Monkman