SHEEPY PARISH COUNCILS RESPONSE TO THE HBBC LOCAL PLAN CONSULTATION
In response to the invitation to provide comments on the Regulation 18 Local Plan (2020 -2041) for Hinckley & Bosworth Borough, the link below is the representation from Sheepy Parish Council.
TWO BLUE PLAQUES INSTALLED FOR HISTORIC FIGURES
Two blue plaques installed for historic local figures
Two blue plaques dedicated to historic local figures Matthew Buckham and John McClure have been installed in Hinckley town centre.
The two men were nominated by local historian Greg Drozdz, with the support of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Heritage Champion, Cllr Paul Williams.
McClure’s plaque is installed at the junction of New buildings and Wood Street and Buckham’s plaque is installed on the corner of Stockwell Head and New Buildings, Hinckley.
In a post about Buckham’s plaque on a local Facebook page, Drozdz wrote: “President Buckham, the son of Rev James Buckham of the Independent Chapel, now United Reformed Church, was only two when the family emigrated from Hinckley to the USA, much like his contemporary Myra King Merrick (blue plaque Mansion Street). Sailing from the wharf at Hinckley, the canal system took the family to Liverpool and the New World.
“He is notable as the longest serving President of Vermont University, 39 years, and the President who opened up his university to women scholars in 1871. He was a Professor of Greek and English as well as a practicing minister.”
In a similar post about the achievements of McClure, Drozdz said: “This lonely Lancastrian, non-conformist, school master, rose to great heights nationally. With a BA from London University, the object of coming to Hinckley (1878-1882) was to raise funds for further studies.
“He was instrumental in the development of Hinckley Coral Union based within the URC church. He went on to read mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge but then turned to law studies and graduated LLB in 1886, later elevated to LLD. He was called to the bar in 1890.
“He was appointed headmaster of Mill Hill School in London in 1891 – then a small non-conformist school but now one of the preeminent public schools in England. From 1889 to 1894 he held a professorship in Astronomy at Queen’s College, London. He was a leading member of the Association of Headmasters – Treasurer and President.
“He was awarded a Batchelor of Music Honours degree and and then became a Doctor of Music from London University. He was the national chairman of the Congregational Union in 1919. His important contributions to educational, musical and religious life led to his knighthood.”
Cllr Paul Williams, Heritage Champion at the Borough Council said: “I am delighted that through the blue plaque scheme we can recognise these two local men, who both have made huge contributions to their individual careers and in their individual professions are widely renown.”
Community Safety Partnership Newsletter
Please find attached the latest edition of the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) newsletter which outlines just some of the projects and campaigns that HBBC community services have carried out during the past few months to keep individuals and communities safer.
Rural Policing Newsletter September 2024
Please find attached a copy of the September newsletter for the rural team within Leicestershire Police, any questions please contact the rural policing team, Leicsruralcrime@leics.police.uk
Last chance to have a say on a proposed change to the prescribing of gluten-free products
Last chance to have a say on a proposed change to the prescribing of gluten-free products
We wrote to you a few weeks ago when we launched the public consultation on a proposal to stop providing gluten-free products on prescription. The consultation closes on Sunday 25 August 2024.
Thank you for your help in circulating information. Many people have already joined the conversation to provide us with a better understanding of what any change may mean for people and their families.
Please could you help by sending a final reminder to encourage as many people as possible to participate? Don’t forget to join the conversation yourself.
Below, we have included some information on the survey. We would be grateful if you could share it via your networks. There is also a social media copy if you wish to share this on Facebook, Whatsapp or any platforms you are part of.
Many thanks for your time and support.
Council adds garden waste to Big Bin Collection Service
Council adds garden waste to Big Bin Collection Service
In response to customer request and demand, a garden waste service has been added to the Borough Council’s Big Bin Collection service, launched last year.
The Big Bin Clear Out collection service is aimed at those who are throwing out numerous items which are too big to fit in a standard waste bin, but not enough to fill a skip and now offers a garden waste service.
In using the service, residents can enjoy the convenience of not having to put waste items in their car, arrange transport or even organise a private collection service.
As part of the service, a large, four-wheeled bin will be delivered to a property. It will then be collected six days later for a fixed fee. Bins can be delivered five days a week, across the whole of the borough.
Residents can choose from a 660-litre refuse bin, which is the equivalent of almost three standard-sized black bins, or a 1100-litre refuse bin – the equivalent of 4.5 standard-sized black bins depending on how much waste they are clearing out.
The cost will be:
- One 1100 litre bin will cost £60 for seven days’ hire, or £100 for two 1100 litre bins.
- One 660 litre bin will cost £50 for seven days’ hire, or £80 for two 660 litre bins.
- Residents have the option of hiring the bin(s) for an additional week at the cost of £20.
Two recycling bins, ten textile bags and a bag for small electrical items can also be included for free.
Cllr Lynda Hodgkins, Executive Member for Streetscene Services said: “Our big Bin Service has proved extremely popular, but it became apparent that there was a demand for a dedicated Big Bin Garden waste service. It’s ideal for having a garden clear up at any time of the year, hedge cutting, tree pruning and large-scale mowing.”
“This service is delivered to and collected from your door, making it an easy and convenient way to get rid of anything you no longer need. It is particularly helpful for those who don’t have enough rubbish to fill a skip, or for those who don’t have a car to make a journey to the recycling centre.
“You can also add recycling bins to your order free of charge, making it easy to recycle at the same time.”
The traditional garden bin subscription, with collection on a fortnightly basis is still also available.
To book a collection and for further information visit: www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/bigbin
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Have your Say on the Local Plan
Have your Say on the Local Plan
Residents, community groups, local businesses, and others with an interest in the borough are invited to give their views on the new Hinckley and Bosworth Local Plan in a consultation which begins at 9am on Wednesday 31 July 2024.
The Local Plan is the key planning document for the borough that will guide future development in Hinckley and Bosworth up to 2041. The Plan sets out where and how housing and economic growth should take place and includes a range of development sites.
The requirement for a Local Plan is set out in national planning policy setting out that the planning system should be plan-led and that succinct and up to date plans should provide a positive vision for the future of each area; a framework for meeting housing needs and addressing other economic, social and environmental priorities; and a platform for local people to shape their surroundings.
The Plan also includes planning policies that would be used to manage important issues such as conserving and enhancing the natural and historic environment, transport, good design and responding to the challenges of climate change. The policies will be used to guide development and respond to economic, environmental, and social issues within the borough. The Local Plan must meet government set targets for development, with the Regulation 18 Plan proposing to deliver over 13,000 dwellings by 2041.
The council has continued its work on progressing its Local Plan after consultation on a submission draft of the Plan published in February 2022. Since then, the Borough Council has been reviewing and updating the document to respond to comments received from the most recent consultation. Planning officers have worked closely with external partners to ensure the Plan reflects national and county wide changes, and revisiting the evidence base to ensure that it is up to date for the Plan period up to 2041. Now the public is being asked to give their views on the latest draft Local Plan and supporting documents, as part of what is known as a Regulation 18 consultation.
Councillor Bill Crooks, Executive Member for Planning at the Borough Council said: “I encourage all residents, local businesses, and stakeholders to engage with the Local Plan consultation over the next eight weeks. Progressing the new Local Plan is necessary for the borough to ensure that development is planned to 2041 through suitable site allocations. Advancing the Local Plan through the stages will then add greater weight in decision making, allowing the Council to defend its policies and allocations from unplanned, speculative developments.”
Members of the public and businesses are invited to attend consultation events scheduled across the borough where planning officers will be available to answer questions, discuss views and provide advice on how to submit comments. There is no requirement to book onto these in-person events, which will be hosted at the following locations:
- Newbold Verdon Library: Thursday 15 August 2024, time: 4 – 7pm
- Earl Shilton Library (upper level): Tuesday 20 August, 2 – 5pm
- The Methodist Church, 31 Station Road, Ratby: Thursday 22 August 2024, 4 – 7pm
- Hollycroft School, Hinckley: Wednesday 4 September 2024, 4 – 7pm
- Higham on the Hill Methodist Church: Wednesday 4 September 2024, 4 – 7pm
- The Black Horse, Market Bosworth: Saturday 14 September 2024, 10am – 12:30pm
- Millennium Hall, Burbage: Saturday 14 September 2024, 2 – 4:30pm
- Hinckley Hub, Hinckley: Wednesday 18 September 2024, time: 4 – 7pm
Officers will also be available via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 18 September 2024 between 4 – 7pm, however residents and businesses will be required to book onto this event in advance to secure a slot and to gain access.
For further details on the consultation and events, or to book onto our virtual consultation event, go to https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/reg18
Alternatively, printed copies of the document will be available at all libraries within the borough, at the council offices (Hinckley Hub), and can be viewed by contacting Parish Councils, all of whom will receive a printed copy.
The consultation will run for over eight weeks until 5pm on 27 September 2024.
Once this latest consultation has taken place, all comments will be reviewed, and any further changes required will be made in preparation for the final consultation stage before the Plan is submitted to a Government Planning Inspector for independent examination.
The proposed timetable allows the council to meet the previous government’s deadline to produce and submit the Local Plan for Examination by 30 June 2025. Once it has completed this process and is adopted, it will form the council’s future framework for decision making on all planning applications.