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Sheepy Parish Neighbourhood Plan Review and Update 2026

Information evenings Thank you to all those who attended the Information Evenings this week. We hope you found it useful in explaining what neighbourhood planning is and the importance of having an up-to-date plan for the parish. For those unable to attend, you can find the presentation slides on the Parish Council website. To those […]

PRESS RELEASE SAVE OUR PUB

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pressure mounts to save 800-year-old Cock Inn at Sibson Growing concern is being voiced by residents and local representatives over the continued closure and deterioration of The Cock Inn in Sibson – one of the oldest pubs in England – six years after it shut its doors. The Cock Inn […]

Public invited to comment on proposed Article 4 Direction for Hinckley 

PRESS RELEASE ISSUED 18 FEBRUARY 2026   Public invited to comment on proposed Article 4 Direction for Hinckley   Residents, landlords and businesses are being invited to have their say on proposals that would give Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council greater control over where new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are located in Hinckley.   The Borough Council […]

Sheepy Parish Neighbourhood Plan

Sheepy Parish Neighbourhood Plan The Parish Council has agreed to undertake a review of the Neighbourhood Plan. It will be holding information evenings on the 3rd March (Sibson VH: 6-7pm) and 4th March (Sheepy MH: 6.30-7.30pm) to explain more about this. If you are a parishioner you should receive a leaflet through your door with […]

New investment will secure 30 years of habitat enhancement  in Hinckley & Bosworth 

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council   Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR        PRESS RELEASE       ISSUED 11 FEBRUARY 2026       New investment will secure 30 years of habitat enhancement  in Hinckley & Bosworth       A landmark agreement will secure the maintenance and enhancement of Burbage Common and Woods for the next 30 years.     The Borough Council has agreed […]

Food waste recycling caddies to be delivered from next week

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council   Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR        PRESS RELEASE        ISSUED 10 FEBRUARY 2026       Food waste recycling caddies to be delivered from next week       Caddies for the new food waste recycling scheme will be delivered to homes in Hinckley and Bosworth from Monday 16 February.  […]

Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland  

  A bold vision to reset and reimagine local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and deliver better outcomes for communities, led by the Leicestershire district and borough councils and Rutland County Council Media release Date: 5 February 2025 For immediate release Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland […]

Police and Crime commissioners Budget Position

28th January 2026 I am aware that the Chief Constable has made a statement in advance of the Police and Crime Panel meeting next week, which is highly unusual. I wanted to ensure that you had received my position, directly from me. The Government’s figures were predicated on PCCs utilising the maximum amount possible for […]

Consultation launched on future of governance in Hinckley 

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council   Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR        PRESS RELEASE        ISSUED 28 JANUARY 2026       Consultation launched on future of governance in Hinckley        Those with an interest in the town of Hinckley are invited to give their views on the future of its governance.   The […]