Gary Upton

Executive - Wednesday, 29 July 2026 5.45 pm

The Executive of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Wednesday 29 July 2026 to discuss and approve a new Fraud Strategy, a revised Risk Management Policy, and an updated Temporary Accommodation Policy. The meeting also covered tenant engagement, a new Tenant Voice Strategy, a Void Policy, the repurposing of John Nichols Street Hostel, a Community Asset Transfer Policy, and an update on Awaab's Law.

Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Commission met on Thursday 2 July 2026 to discuss a range of housing and community-related policies and programmes. Key decisions included endorsing a new Temporary Accommodation Policy, approving the use of capital funds for acquiring one-bedroom properties to house single homeless individuals, and supporting the development of a Community Asset Transfer Policy. The commission also reviewed updates on Awaab's Law, tenant engagement, and a digital poverty review.

Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 12 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Commission of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a range of important policy updates and strategic plans. Key decisions included the endorsement of the Economic Regeneration Strategy 2026-2029, the Young People's Strategy 2026-2029, and several updated housing policies covering tenancy, anti-social behaviour, decants, mutual exchanges, aids and adaptations, fraud, compensation, repairs, damp and mould, and asbestos management. The Commission also reviewed progress on recommendations from a 2022 planning service review and noted updates on affordable housing delivery and pesticide and grassland management.

Executive - Wednesday, 18 June 2025 6.30 pm

Finance & Performance Scrutiny - Monday, 16 December 2024 6.30 pm