About the council

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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is a borough council serving the people, communities and businesses of Hinckley and Bosworth in south west Leicestershire.

The council serves approximately 100,000 inhabitants over 16 wards with 34 elected councillors and with approximately 450 full-time and part-time staff: Council services and staff

The council is one of seven district (or borough) councils in Leicestershire which operate within a two tier system where responsibilities are divided between the district or borough council and Leicestershire County Council. 

The council administers a full range of district council duties and works in partnership with Leicestershire County Council and many other agencies, such as the NHS, the Police and the Fire Service.

Our vision: 'A place of opportunity'

The Corporate Plan reflects national and local priorities and provides the council its main focus for service delivery planning over the next four years.