Market Bosworth Road Improvements Underway
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
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
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/.
PARISH COUNCILLORS VACANCIES
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
Free parking on Easter Saturday in selected Hinckley car parks
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.”
Flooding Drop in Sessions
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
