People across the UK are being invited to take part in the annual hunt for the UK's 'Neighbour of the Year' – a nationwide search undertaken in partnership by Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch.

Now in its fourth year, 2021 sees the introduction of a new category: Community of the Year. This award will celebrate the nation's most outstanding community (could be a street, a sports club, a... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order on Coventry Road, Burbage between the junction with Rugby Road and the junction with Grange Drive on 20th October 2021 for one day from 9am to 2.45pm.

The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to carry out carriageway patching and any other associated... Read More »

Residential burglary on Rugby Road. The Incident has occurred sometime between 4th and 9th of September. Currently unknown if/what has been taken but entrance was gained via damage to the back door. The resident was not present during the incident. Please ensure your property looks occupied if you go away. Remove jewellery and cash. Ask a trusted neighbour to keep a look out, remove post, close/open... Read More »

The NHS is precious to us, particularly after the unprecedented times we are currently experiencing.

We are currently looking for people with a passion for the NHS and creating healthier communities to dedicate a 3-4 hours a month to join other enthusiastic volunteers on a Public and Patient Involvement Assurance Group.

The role of the group, comprising of 12 – 16 individuals, is to reassure themselves... Read More »

Do you know of an organisation or individual in the Parish of Burbage who would benefit from a financial contribution this Christmas?

Each year, Burbage Parish Lands Charity makes grants to individuals and organisations within the Parish and the Charity has now opened nominations for this year's grants, which are awarded in December.

For several years grants have benefited members of the local community.... Read More »

A total of 550 entries have been received for Hinckley BID's FREE 10th Annual Motorshow on Sunday 19 September.

Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to see a wide range of beautifully restored vehicles from all over the UK parked up throughout Hinckley town centre.

As in previous years, the town will be crammed with eye-catching vehicles of all ages, shapes and sizes, on show from 10am to... Read More »

The RCC and Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership that will offer a wide range of support to volunteer and community (VCS) groups working across the Borough.

Building on the solid foundations set by Next Generation, the VCS team has spent the past few months developing an offer to help organisations find and recruit local volunteers, for the VCS... Read More »

Parish volunteers and people keen to join them are invited to attend a meet, greet and planning morning at Burbage Millennium Hall on Friday September 24, starting at 10am.

Volunteers who have already signed up to the Parish Council's new Volunteer Policy and anyone interested in finding out more will have the chance to meet Council staff and to hear about volunteering opportunities on offer across... Read More »

History enthusiasts are set for a second weekend discovering more about the heritage of the borough as the Heritage Open Days festival continues this Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September.

Hundreds of people enjoyed visiting buildings not typically seen by the general public last weekend (Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September), as they took part in a host of guided walking tours and exhibitions throughout... Read More »

Residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on some proposed improvements to Hinckley Town Centre.

As part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) project, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Historic England and Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership are working together to improve the public areas along Castle Street, around Church Walk Car Park and to... Read More »