Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) is delighted to have secured final approval from the Department of Health for its plans to build a new 15-bed mental health inpatient facility for children and young people on the Glenfield Hospital site.

Subject to contract, Interserve Construction will begin work on the new state-of-the-art, purpose-built £8 million unit next month, with a view to opening... Read More »

Hinckley and Bosworth residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on the latest planning guidance for new build developments and extensions. The document prepared by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council known as 'The Good Design Supplementary Planning Document' (SPD) is now live and comments are welcomed. The consultation will close on Monday 13 May.

Once agreed, the document will... Read More »

Just a reminder that Burbage beat surgery will be held on Tuesday 16th April from 3pm – 5pm at the Co-op on Boyslade Road, Burbage.

Hinckley police commander Inspector Emma Maxwell will be there, along with Burbage PCSO Darren Stretton and Burbage community bear.

There will also be free crime prevention advice and security products for sale.

Final preparations are now underway to celebrate St George's Day with a special programme of traditional entertainment in Hinckley town centre.

The bunting has been put up in the town centre, creating a festive atmosphere in readiness for the event that takes place between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 27 April 2019.

There will be entertainment and activities for the whole family including Morris dancing,... Read More »

Walking for well-being is being encouraged by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.

A seasonal programme of six rambles has been arranged to cover different parts of the borough between May and October.

It is being organised as part of the Changing Minds initiative, a multi-agency network promoting positive mental health.

The first walk is to be held around Burbage Common on Monday 13th May, starting... Read More »

Hinckley police Inspector Emma Maxwell will be dropping in to the Co-op on Boyslade Road on Tuesday April 16 between 3pm and 5pm, where she will be on hand to talk to parishioners about crime concerns and crime prevention.

Inspector Maxwell, who is commander of the Hinckley and Blaby policing area, will be joining Burbage PCSO Darren Stretton (pictured) at the beat surgery in the village store.

A Neighbourhood... Read More »

Burbage now has its own, independent branch of The Royal British Legion.

Previously operating as a sub-group of the Hinckley branch, the new group will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in function room of The Red Lion pub on Windsor Street, which is being let free-of-charge for the cause.

Chaired by Steve Shirley, who served with the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy, the aim of the branch... Read More »

Elections for all Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council wards and all parishes within the Hinckley & Bosworth area, including Burbage, are scheduled to take place on Thursday 2 May 2019.

All five Burbage wards will be up for election with a total of 20 councillors to be elected.

If you are registered to vote and already on the Borough Council's electoral register you will be entitled to vote and... Read More »

Supporters of the charity Scope are looking for new locations to site textile recycling banks in Burbage.

The charity campaigns for equality for disabled people and provides practical and emotional support for people in need.

Donated clothes and textiles may be donated to raise funds for its work.

Charity supporter Dave Rayner says: "The charity is looking to find new locations for, and to further expand... Read More »

Top brand fashion at bargain prices will be modelled on a cat-walk then offered for sale at a charity show in Millennium Hall to raise money for YoungDementia UK.

The fundraising event, offering women's and children's wear from labels such as White Stuff, M&S Per Una and Monsoon, is to be held in the Britannia Road venue on Saturday 15th June from 6.30pm.

Tickets are limited, and will be sold on... Read More »