PRESS RELEASE Man fined over town centre fly-tipping 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

ISSUED 13 June 2025

 

Man fined over town centre fly-tipping

A HINCKLEY man has been fined £800 after he was found to have dumped several black bags on Church Walk in Hinckley in April 2025.

 

Following the investigation, the Borough Council was able to issue a fixed penalty notice to a local resident which has been paid, This is discounted for early payment (within 10 days) to £400.

 

Cllr Lynda Hodgkins, Executive Member for Parks, Open Spaces and Neighbourhood Services, said: “To dump bags on a main thoroughfare even if it was near a commercial waste bin, is still fly tipping.

 

“This fine serves as a reminder that the Borough Council take fly-tipping seriously and that you can be fined or prosecuted if caught. Thank you to our Clean Neighbourhoods team for their work on this case.

 

“The council offers a range of collection and pick-up services all at very reasonable prices for a variety of items.”

 

You can find details on how to report fly-tipping at: www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/flytipping

 

ENDS

NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS

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The Internal Auditor has now completed their assessment for the financial year 2024 20205 and the report can be found here:

Sheepy Parish Council LRALC IAS Report 2024-2025

This has enabled the Parish Council to complete the relevant documentation for the Annual Governance and Accountability Return that will be sent off to the external Auditor for their review as part of this please see note that the Exercise of Electors rights with regard to inspecting the accounts are 16h June to 25th July by prior arrangement with the Clerk.

Please see all information below:

Section 1 – Annual Governance Statement 202425

Section 2 – Accounting Statements 202425 for

Notice of Exercise of Public Rights Sheepy Parish Council 2024 2025

HAVE YOUR SAY

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Parishioners are encouraged to have their say at two consultations currently taking place:

Firstly on the re organisation of Local/County authorities in Leicestershire – Hinckley and Bosworth’s proposals are outlined on their website and parishioner’s are encouraged to comment during the consultation period:

Secondly Leicestershire County Council and re launching their bus service with new providers throughout the County – We are unsure at present if their will be any changes to the services throughout our Parish, but parishioners are encouraged to visit the up and coming workshops so they can see for themselves what the changes will mean to parishioners who regularly use the current service: full details can be found below:

Public engagement on HBBC interim proposal for the reorganisation of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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Today Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council launched their public engagement on their interim proposal for the reorganisation of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

 

Their dedicated website – www.northcitysouth.co.uk – details the interim proposal and what HBBC believe will be the best structure for local government in the area when reorganisation happens in the coming years.

 

Anyone visiting the site will be asked to give their views on our proposal by 20 July, and we’re hoping for a good response from the public.

 

For more information about the North, City, South proposal and to have a say, visit www.northcitysouth.co.uk. Paper copies of the survey are also available from the council offices

 

 

Hinckley and Bosworth Key Contacts

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Market Bosworth Road Improvements Underway

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This long awaited scheme includes new pedestrian crossings, a clockwise one-way road system, junction improvements, widened footways and cycle parking.

The Market Bosworth Parish Council and Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council scheme will take 10 weeks, with work in the historic town carried out on their behalf by Leicestershire County Council.

Upgrades will include:

  • Improved priority system at the junction of Rectory Lane and Sutton Lane
  • Two-hour restricted parking bays in Market Place
  • New one-way clockwise gyratory system on Market Place and Main Street
  • New 20mph speed limit within the town centre and approach roads
  • Road resurfacing

When completed, residents and businesses are expected to benefit from reduced speeds and improved road safety, better traffic flow, and limited waiting parking bays.

New pedestrian crossings, widened footway areas and cycle parking will also feature, improving active travel provision to the town.

To ensure safety and efficiency, the improvements work will be carried out in phases, using a combination of temporary road closures and changes to traffic direction.

Access to homes and premises will be maintained as much as possible. There may be short periods of restriction, which will be carefully managed and kept to a minimum.

For more detailed information on upcoming work, please visit the PC website at https://www.marketbosworth-pc.gov.uk/town-centre-development-scheme

Public Rights of Way Consultation

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Leicestershire County Council is responsible for over 1915 miles (3084km) of public rights of way, including paths in both the countryside and urban areas. They are important for leisure, travelling to work or school and health and wellbeing.

 

Although Leicestershire’s rights of way network has developed over hundreds of years, the Council recognises that it must meet the current and future needs of the public. Every council that is responsible for public rights of way must have a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP).

 

In February 2025, Leicestershire County Council invited Members, Stakeholders and the public to give us their views in order to help us to make sure that the Council’s new Rights of Way Improvement Plan meets the needs of communities within Leicestershire. Views and comments were collected through a Survey, Social Pinpoint Mapping tool and through workshops held at the Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Forum.

 

The Council now has a draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan, informed by the feedback received and the Council’s findings. Engagement continues to be an important part of this process, and as a Parish Council, your knowledge will be invaluable in informing the ROWIP.  The Council would like to hear your views on the draft ROWIP and associated Action Plan. You can do this by completing a survey on Leicestershire County Council’s Have Your Say Webpage which will be open for a 12 week period from the 22nd May 2025.

 

The Council would be grateful if you could also encourage your local community to have their say by sharing the link to the survey.

NUMBER 7 BUS SERVICE UPDATE – UPDATE FROM LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Leicestershire County Council have advised that they are currently reviewing, re-designing, and re-tendering bus services around the county.  They can also confirm that the above bus service is not being cancelled without any alternative provision, it will be replaced. Final details of proposed changes are still being worked up, and will be rolled out very shortly. However,  they can hopefully provide reassurance in advising that it will not result in any loss of provision.

 

We are holding a series of sustainable travel roadshows in the coming weeks and details of these and the overall project here https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/public-transport/get-around-by-bus/leicestershire-buses/leicestershire-network-review/.

SHENTON LANE ROAD CLOSURE

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CHURCH LANE ROAD CLOSURE

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