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News published January 2022

• Borough’s first Tiny Forest planted in Queens Park

  Published 28 January 2022

  The borough’s first Tiny Forest has been planted in Hinckley’s Queens Park with help from youngsters from three local schools.

• Hinckley pancake race returns

  Published 26 January 2022

  As all pancake lovers know, Shrove Tuesday is the time to get the frying pan out and practice those ‘tossing and catching’ skills, trying not to leave your creation attached to the kitchen ceiling.

• Hinckley creative arts exhibition inspires competitive spirit

  Published 24 January 2022

  Creative arts students at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College’s Hinckley Campus have mounted an exhibition based on the theme of ‘Respect for the Environment’.

• ARG Omicron support grant now open

  Published 21 January 2022

  Applications for a new business grant which will aim to help a range of affected businesses and charities which do not meet the criteria for other grants are now open.

• Sheltered housing scheme handed over to Borough Council

  Published 13 January 2022

  A NEW sheltered housing scheme Ambion Court in Market Bosworth has been officially handed back to the Borough Council following a 15-month building programme.

• Residents urged to have their say on Rail Freight plans

  Published 12 January 2022

  The public consultation portal for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) is now closed. Please see below for the original article.

• Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant now open

  Published 07 January 2022

  Applications for a new business grant which will aim to help the hospitality and leisure sector in Hinckley and Bosworth are now open.

• Extra support grant launched to support coronavirus affected businesses

  Published 05 January 2022

  Hospitality, tourism, events and recreational businesses across the borough that have seen their trade hit by coronavirus may be eligible to apply for a new extra support grant of up to £10,000.