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Hinckley Library Jobs Fair
The Work. Live. Leicestershire (WiLL) project aims to build a better rural future through learning, training and employment opportunities. The project is currently operating in the rural areas of Hinckley and Bosworth. As part of the project a Jobs Fair has been organised at Hinckley Library on 12 February 2020 between 10-12:30.
Posted: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:05 by Cathy Monkman
Community Safety Survey - public consultation
Residents to have their say on crime and disorder
PEOPLE living in the districts of Hinckley & Bosworth and Blaby are being asked for their views on what they think are the most important types of crime for the Community Safety Partnership for both areas to focus on in the next three years.
Residents' views, alongside actual crime and disorder data, will help to determine priorities for the partnership... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:58 by Cathy Monkman
Parish & Community Initiative Fund - Speed Indicator Device
In response to complaints regularly received about speeding traffic, the Parish Council has purchased a portable speed indicator sign which it is hoped will encourage drivers to slow down, making our roads and footways safer. The sign will be rotated around Barton Road, The Park and Shenton Lane and it is hoped to extend the scheme in the future subject to permissions required from Highways.
Better... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:31 by Cathy Monkman
Parish & Community Initiative Fund - Waterside Mede Play Area
Following community engagement a project to install some new swings at the Waterside Mede play area in Market Bosworth commenced in 2018 and was completed in the summer of 2019 with the installation of wet pour safety surfaces. The swings have proved popular since installation and the new surface beneath them completes the project, enhancing the swings, encouraging greater all year round use and outdoor... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:28 by Cathy Monkman
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order, Haven Road
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order on Haven Road. A road closure is required on Haven Road from the junction of Weston Drive and Stanley Road, Market Bosworth on the 6th January 2020 for 3 days. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Severn Trent Water to facilitate a new water connection. The proposed... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:06 by Cathy Monkman
Parish & Community Initiative Fund grants
Community Initiative fund opens for applications 2020/21
Community groups in parishes across Hinckley and Bosworth are being encouraged to apply for their share of the Parish and Community Initiative Fund for 2020/21.
A total of £150,000 has been made available to support community projects in the parished areas of the Borough and grants are available for up to 50 per cent of the total project... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:58 by Cathy Monkman
General Election Result for the Bosworth Constituency
Bosworth Constituency results
Candidate: EVANS Dr Luke
Party: The Conservative Party Candidate
Votes: 36056 ELECTED
Candidate: GREGG Mick
Party: Green Party
Votes: 1502
Candidate: MIDDLETON Rick
Party: Labour Party
Votes: 9778
Candidate: MULLANEY Michael Timothy
Party: Liberal Democrats
Votes: 9096
The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows:
- Total: 234
- Reason:
- Want of an official mark: 0
- Voting for more candidates... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:55 by Cathy Monkman
Christmas and New Year waste collection services
Refuse & recycling arrangements
There will be alternate arrangements for collections due on Wednesday 25 December, Thursday 26 December and Wednesday 1 January. All other refuse and recycling collections will continue as usual during the Christmas and New Year period. However, the garden waste (brown bin) collection service will be suspended for two weeks during the Christmas and New Year period... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:58 by Cathy Monkman
Town Centre Premises Licence
Below is the Public Notice in respect of the Parish Council's application for a minor variation to the Town Centre Premises Licence to change the operating schedule conditions.
Posted: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:20 by Cathy Monkman
Christmas Lights Switch On. Temporary Traffic Regulation Order, Warwick Lane, Shenton Lane, Southfield Way
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location. The following restrictions will be implemented on 1st December 2019. A road closure is required on Market Place between 06:00 to 21:00 hours. A temporary prohibition of waiting is required on Market Place, Warwick Lane, Shenton Lane and Southfield Way between 06:00 to 22:00 hours. A temporary... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:47 by Cathy Monkman
