Sheepy Parish Council currently has a vacancy for the Sheepy and Wellsborough Wards and are looking for pro active individuals who are looking to contribute to our thriving community.
More information can be found below but if you are interested please email the Parish Clerk at sheepyparish@gmail.com
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR
PRESS RELEASE
ISSUED 27 MARCH 2025
Free parking on Easter Saturday in selected Hinckley car parks
Shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Easter Saturday (19 April).
Shoppers will be able to park for free from 9am in Trinity Vicarage, Lower Bond Street and Holliers Walk car parks.
Shoppers are reminded that parking is free in all council run car parks on Bank Holidays and Sundays throughout the year which includes Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April).
Lisa Rees, Clean Neighbourhoods and Car Parks Manager at the Borough Council, said: “I’m pleased that we’re bringing back our free town centre parking offer for Easter.
“Four consecutive days of free parking gives you an excellent opportunity to go into town and support plenty of great businesses while doing your shopping.”
Residents and businesses are being encouraged to attend a series of flooding drop-in events that will take place across the county starting on 27 March.
Those that attend will have the opportunity to talk to key agencies including the Environment Agency and Leicestershire County Council, in its capacity of Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and Highway Authority, about their experiences and get the latest updates on flood related work. Attendees will also be able to get advice on how to be prepared against further flooding, as well as having the opportunity to visit the FloodPod – a trailer packed with real life property flood resilience (PFR) measures.
At the FloodPod visitors can see and learn about solutions available that are designed specifically to protect homes and businesses from flooding.
Please follow the link for more details
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/drop-in-events-for-residents-impacted-by-flooding
Funding grants are available to support a range of community VE Day celebration projects across Hinckley and Bosworth.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a day to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe.
To celebrate this momentous anniversary, local community groups and organisations are encouraged to get involved by planning events, street parties and moments of shared celebration across the borough on or around Thursday 8 May 2025.
Eligible community groups, charities and parish councils organising events and projects can apply for funding up to £300 (with up to £100 for food and refreshments) to help make their local celebrations a success.
The scheme is now open for applications and will close at midnight on 22 April.
Cllr Michael Mullaney, Executive Member for the Voluntary Sector, said: “I am so pleased to announce applications are now open for local groups to apply for funding to put on a variety of events to bring our communities together to honour and celebrate VE-Day across the borough. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the date the war in Europe and WWII ended, and by making this funding available we hope to see a good spread of entertainment taking place across Hinckley and Bosworth.”
To apply, visit www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/veday and complete the application form.
Leicestershire County Council is currently looking for volunteers who enjoy research and can assist in evaluating claims for unrecorded footpaths, bridleways, and restricted byways across the county.
We would support you in finding and researching lost ways and missing links or ask you to assist with existing cases and registered claims.
Your work would contribute towards gathering, analysing, and presenting historical and other evidence in relation to claims. This could range from delving into the historical records to helping post notices or take photos on site.
Volunteers would need to be able to travel throughout the county
For the full details of this new role and how to apply please follow this link on our Volunteer Portal:
If successful you will be invited to an Induction afternoon on Tuesday 13th May 2025.
As you might be aware this year is the 80th anniversary of VE Day (8th May). Communities around the country have been invited to celebrate this event. In the Parish, we are aware of a number of events being planned and would like to invite those and other groups who are planning events to let the Parish Council know so that we can help advertise your event. The Council is also inviting applications for grants to support VE Day events in the Parish. Please see our website or contact the Clerk (info@sheepyparish.com). For more information on VE Day 80, see: https://ve80.com/.
In December 2024, the Government published the English Devolution White Paper. This made it clear that the Government wants to move away from ‘two tier’ local government, like Leicestershire, and expects all county councils, district councils and neighbouring unitary councils (in this case, Leicester City and Rutland) to work up proposals for change.
Reorganisation needs to be agreed before there can be agreed devolution of powers and responsibilities to Leicestershire, (Leicester and Rutland) from the Government.
Please visit One Council for Leicestershire for more information about the LCC proposals and to respond to the on-line consultation.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0FR
PRESS RELEASE
ISSUED 26 FEBRUARY 2025
Council officer recognised for saving colleague’s life
A Borough Council employee who saved the life of a colleague while at work has been recognised with a community award.
Andy McGreal, grounds maintenance supervisor, gave lifesaving first aid to colleague Pete Battison late last year.
Pete, from the council’s waste management team, had stopped breathing while at work early in the morning. Andy made sure his airway was clear and got him breathing again until paramedics arrived. Colleagues Ian Pinfold and Tony Cunnington cleared the office, while Liam Fisher called Pete partner, Jade.
Andy’s quick thinking, calm approach and decisive actions helped to save Pete’s life. Cllr Robin Webber-Jones, the Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth, presented Andy with a community award at a council meeting on 28 January.
The Mayor read out a personal message from Pete. It read: “My partner Jade and I would personally like to thank Andy, Ian, Tony and Liam for their fast and robust actions during my time of need.
“I have a rare neurological disorder that can affect me at times. Due to the team’s fast actions, robust thinking and teamwork all four of them managed to keep me alive during my time of need. Andy made sure my airway was clear and made sure I was breathing, which was no mean task. Liam called my partner to inform her, while Tony and Ian kept the office clear, always ensuring my dignity.
“The true spirit of friendship and teamwork was shown in my time of need by these four selfless individuals. I, my partner Jade and my children would like to thank them all for their teamwork to save my life.”
Now Andy and Pete are keen to make as many people as possible aware of the importance of first aid training so that others can be helped.
Andy said: “I’m grateful I was able to help my colleague through the first aid training I’d received. I fully believe that first aid is the most important skill anyone can learn, and I would encourage everyone to take the time to learn at least the basics of first aid as you never know when you may need to employ it.”
Cllr Stuart Bray, Leader of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, said: “It has been remarkable to hear and read about what Andy and his colleagues did to help Pete that day. Pete’s family and friends and everyone who works with him are so grateful for their swift actions.
“It also highlights just how important it is not only to learn first aid, but to also keep on top of those skills. I would urge everyone to learn the basics of first aid if they can.”
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