Businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth have begun to receive grants to support them through the coronavirus pandemic with more set to be paid this week.

Hinckley and Bosworth Council began making the awards today (1 April) on the first day of the business grant award scheme, paying hundreds of thousands of pounds to local businesses.

The council's business rates team have contacted hundreds of businesses... Read More »

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has been supporting local residents who are self isolating and have no support networks through a Resident Support Scheme.

So far over 700 residents and tenants have been contacted and assistance provided where needed through the council and the voluntary and community sector.

The service prioritises those people who have... Read More »

Crime in Burbage
Residential burglary and theft of/from vehicle crime figures are very good this week, but please remember advice like not leaving items in your car or van. Lock gates and doors to your home, set the house alarm if you have one when you go out and try not to keep cash or jewellery lying around the house.
Also be mindful of scams, please see Action Fraud for up to date news https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/... Read More »

ALERT
Criminals are targeting people with NHS scam emails. The NHS will NEVER ask you to send money directly to a bank account. If you would like to donate to the NHS, you should do so via their official channels or your local NHS Trust.

Stop:
Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe.

Challenge:
Could it be fake? It's ok to reject, refuse... Read More »

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has suspended its garden waste collection service until further notice.

It has pledged to keep this matter under continuous review and will resume the service as soon as it possibly can.

The garden waste service was initially suspended on March 23 and while it had hoped it would resume soon, unfortunately it is now clear that it is not possible at this time due... Read More »

NOTE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

As this meeting is being held remotely due to current COVID-19 restrictions, members of the public will not be able to attend. However, written representation on any items on the agenda will be accepted and circulated to Planning Committee prior to the meeting. Comments can be emailed to info@burbage-council.co.uk or dropped into the letterbox at Millennium Hall Mon-Fri... Read More »

Suspicious person arrested
Following a call from a vigilant member of the public to report a suspicious person, we attended the area, stopped and arrested a person fitting the description given. We have had a few good results recently with thanks to residents reporting this type of activity. Well done to all.

Pavement Parking
As you may have noticed, there appears to be a lot more residents walking about... Read More »

An election for a new Parish Councillor to fill a vacancy serving Burbage St Catherine's ward has been postponed, due to Coronavirus restrictions.

The election, which was due to be held in May this year, has now been scheduled to be held on May 6, 2021.

Police have been receiving a large number of calls in connection with Coronavirus issues and are encouraging people to seek information from other sources, where possible.

In the first instance, people are advised to check the website https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus for up to date information.

For more detailed clarification as to what people should and should not be doing during this period of national... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council has established a £1m fund to support the local voluntary and community sector, during the current Coronavirus pandemic.

Charities, constituted voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises can apply for a minimum of £5,000 and a maximum of £25,000 for support with a range of activities including core organisational running costs, additional... Read More »