Highways authorities are being urged to make sure that local transport hotspots including the A5 is fully considered when delivering any future local road improvement schemes for the area.

The call came after the Borough Council responded to a consultation by Leicestershire County Council that sets out to determine the road and transport priorities for the area, known as the Leicester and Leicestershire... Read More »

This year's edition of What's Going Down, from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, comes to you in very strange times and is therefore slightly different.

There are no summer events taking place, but there are still many exciting activities going on across the Borough to enjoy.

The booklet also contains information that's useful for young people at any time of year.

Please use the following link... Read More »

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is encouraging residents to make sure they're registered to vote by responding to its annual canvass.

During the canvass, the council contacts every household in the borough to make sure the details it holds about residents on the electoral register are correct.

As well as confirming the details of people eligible to vote, the electoral register is also an important... Read More »

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

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

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

In light of the news of a return to lockdown following a spike in Coronavirus cases in Leicester we (Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation) wanted to make you aware that our Coronavirus Support Fund is still open and accepting applications

We are keen to support charitable organisations within Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland who are continuing to support our most vulnerable groups at... Read More »

Highways England has issued the following attached information about upcoming survey works on the M69 southbound to M1 junction 1.

It is with regret that Burbage Parish Council have taken the decision to keep the council managed playgrounds and outdoor gyms in Burbage closed until further notice.

A full assessment of the measures required to ensure the safety of all users in accordance with government guidelines is actively underway and at this time there is insufficient detailed guidance for the Parish Council to be able to achieve... Read More »

Nitrous Oxide

Concerns have been made through calls and social media posts regarding Nitrous Oxide (Little silver canisters) being found around Burbage.
This is not only a Burbage issue but it appears to be the latest trend amongst a minority of young adults and youths.
Please see https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/nitrous-oxide#the-law for the full information as to the law, effects and anything else... Read More »

Trading Standards officers at Leicestershire County Council have received reports of a rogue trader operating in Hinckley & Bosworth Borough.

An elderly couple paid £6,500 to the trader for doing some jet washing and weeding at their property.

The trader was said to have made the consumers feel intimated and pressured into having the work done, provided no information, no contact details or... Read More »

Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards team wishes to make people aware of a current scam being reported within the county.

The details of the scam can be read on the following Facebook link:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/leicstradingstandards/posts/?ref=page_internal