Road Closure Shenton Lane Sibson
Please find attached details of a road closure at Shenton Lane Sibson on 111th May 2020
Video Message from Leicestershire Chief Constable Simon Cole
I’d like to take a moment to say thank you to the communities, local people and businesses who have been supporting us and each other during this difficult time. We’ve been overwhelmed by people’s kindness towards our officers and staff – we’ve received curries from restaurants, letters of thanks, and lovely pictures and drawings from school children. They are all gratefully received.
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Press Release Small Business Grants
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR
PRESS RELEASE
ISSUED 24 April 2020
Small businesses urged to claim unpaid grants
Small businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth are being urged to claim £4.3 million of unpaid business grant support that is available from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council to help them during the coronavirus crisis.
Nearly 1,500 businesses have already received a share of £22 million in emergency support and more businesses are set to get funding.
Ever since the announcement of the funding, teams at the council have contacted hundreds of businesses to pull together the information required to issue the grants in the borough, a process that is still ongoing.
However business owners worried that they might have missed this contact or may not have provided up to date contact details or a mobile number are now being asked to contact the council directly by telephoning 01455 238141.
To receive a small business grant you are eligible if your property is registered for business rates and is a:
- shop
- restaurant, café, bar or pub
- cinema or live music venue
- assembly or leisure property – for example, a sports club, a gym or a spa
- hospitality property – for example, a hotel, a guest house or self-catering accommodation
- letting or estate agents
All businesses in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief will be eligible for a payment of £10,000.
Local businesses who have already been awarded their grants commented that they have been helpful during this unprecedented time.
Richard Fahrey, from RJF Property Maintenance said “Just to update you I received government business grant today…Can’t tell you what a relief it was and helps keep my business going which I set up 10 years ago. Thank you to you and all your staff for your help and support.”
Ewemove Estate Agents in Hinckley posted on their social media page “I just wanted to shout out Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and Hinckley BID for their proactive, prompt and courteous attitude during what must be an incredibly difficult time for them. Being a small business, I was fortunate enough to qualify for some financial support. They contacted me rather than the other way around (including a really pleasant phone call from the council) and in less than 2 weeks I have received the money into my account, enabling me to keep my business going whilst I have very little income. Great to see our Council doing what they can to assist our businesses.”
Leader of the Council, Councillor Stuart Bray said “We have awarded more than £17.5 million in the last few weeks to help to help protect businesses and jobs in the local area. Understandably, this period of disruption caused by the coronavirus lockdown has hit businesses hard and we are working to ensure those businesses which are eligible for funding receive it as quickly as possible. We urge local businesses to contact us to ensure that they receive the funding they deserve and are eligible for.
“I must take this opportunity of thanking all the staff involved for working so hard during this difficult time, working at weekends and the Easter bank holiday to ensure that these monies are distributed. Without them it would not be possible.”
To find out more about business support visit https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/coronavirus
Press Release – Event Cancellation Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR
PRESS RELEASE
ISSUED 27 April 2020
Events cancelled
Borough Council organised events that were due to take place in June have been cancelled in response to the government’s continued advice around coronavirus and social distancing.
The events that have been cancelled are:
- Music in the Mead on Saturday 6 June
- Mallory Mile cycle ride on Monday 8 June
- Traditional Sports Day on Saturday 13 June
- Hinckley BID Classic Car Show Meet on Thursday 18 June
- Music in the Mead on Saturday 20 June
- Armed Forces Day event and parade on Saturday 27 June
Simon Jones, Cultural Services Manager at the Borough Council explained: “we have to continue to follow government guidance and support all social distancing procedures and all non-essential contact with others, this includes large gatherings and crowded places such as our events and those we are involved with.
“We are all incredibly disappointed as a lot of hard work goes into the planning of these events but completely necessary at the current time in order to enable all of us to do as much as we possibly can to reduce infections.
“We will continue to monitor and review government advice before making a decision about events that are due to take place later in the summer and advise people in due course.”
The Atkins Gallery at the Atkins building continues to be closed until further notice and there will be no conferences taking place for the foreseeable future.
- For more information about any changes to council services or upcoming events look out for information in local media, follow the council on social media or sign up for free email updates at https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/emailupdates
Press Release – Bulky Items Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR
PRESS RELEASE
ISSUED 27 APRIL 2020
TWO PAGES
Bulky Waste Collections to resume
The Council is resuming a limited bulky waste collection service in May.
The collection of bulky waste items – such as domestic furniture and appliances – was halted in March due to severe staff shortages arising from the coronavirus pandemic.
However, while staff levels have now improved, the service must comply with social distancing requirements which require the council to limit the items that can be collected. This means that only items that can be safely moved by one operative working alone can currently be booked for bulky waste collections.
Up to three items – including washing machines and other similar sized household appliances, smaller items of furniture such as dining chairs and footstools, electrical items such as televisions, monitors and music centres and outdoor items including lawn mowers and bicycles – can be collected at a cost of £15. Concessions are available. To see the full list of items that can be collected and to book a collection and go online to www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/largeitem or call 01455 238141.
The council has already contacted customers who had previously booked a bulky item collection to rearrange the service where possible and those collections started last week.
Executive Member for Street Scene Services, Councillor Bill Crooks said: “I’d like to thank everyone for their patience during this very challenging time and particularly to the front line staff who are adapting to the current ways of working. We appreciate this is only a very limited service at this stage, but working practice will be kept under review in line with government guidance on social distancing and we trust it will be helpful to residents if they are unable to keep items at home until services return to normal.”
With the household tips, which are run by Leicestershire County Council, currently closed due to movement restrictions and social distancing it is strongly recommended that anyone choosing to use a private waste collector to dispose of larger items at this time checks the collector is registered to collect waste and asks for a waste transfer note in order to see where the waste is being taken to for disposal. See the register of waste carriers, brokers and dealers at www.environment.data.gov.uk
Clinical waste collections (sharps) – are now being collected fortnightly. Affected customers have been advised about alternative collection dates.
Hazardous waste – the team are still clearing away any reported hazardous waste such as needles, glass and dog mess but members of the public are advised this is taking will take longer than usual due to staffing and social distancing issues.
- For the most up to date information about any changes to council services look out for information in local media, follow the council on social media or sign up for free email updates at https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/emailupdates
Coronavirus Scam
Please be aware that there is numerous scams being run by criminals during this coranavirus lockdown.
Attached is a scam that has recently been highlighted by Leicestershire County Council as an advert that appears when browsing on a PC.
Update on the services being provided by HBBC during the Coronavirus Crisis
Please find below details of the service changes being operated by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council during the Coronavirus crisis.
Borough Councillors Guide to Service Changes in HBBC
Also find below a link showing exactly what Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council are doing during this pandemic.
A5 Resurfacing Works
Please find below details of the ongoing resurfacing works being carried out on the A5 near Dordon and the proposed diversion routes.
Sheepy Gazette April 2020
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation the Gazette is not being delivered to parishioners. So please find below a link to the electronic version.
ROADWORKS THROUGHOUT LEICESTERSHIRE
Please find below the details of the roadworks in Leicestershire for the next 7 days.