Councillor MC Bools
Email: mark.bools@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Council: Hinckley and Bosworth
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
50 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Annual Council, Council - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 6.30 pm
The Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is scheduled to hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Key items on the agenda include the appointment of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the upcoming year, a review of the Planning Committee's size and political balance, and a significant decision regarding the potential creation of a town council for Hinckley. The meeting will also consider a motion to raise awareness of Genetic Haemochromatosis.
Executive - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 6.30 pm
The Executive of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Wednesday 22 April 2026 to discuss and approve an Article 4 Direction to manage the concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within a specific area of Hinckley. The council also agreed to delegate authority for future Article 4 considerations across the wider borough.
Council - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 6.30 pm
The Council of Hinckley and Bosworth met on Tuesday 14 April 2026, discussing a range of important local issues. Key decisions included the approval of the Year of Reading initiative for 2026, the disposal of council land at Harrowbrook Industrial Estate, and a strong stance against proposals to merge local police forces.
Decisions from Meetings
2 decisions
Council Tax - Local Discounts & Premiums
From: Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025
...to incentivise bringing empty properties back into use, the Council approved recommendations to increase premiums and remove discounts for empty, unoccupied, and unfurnished properties, properties undergoing major repairs, and second homes, despite public consultation showing limited support for the changes.
Recommendations Approved
24/00264/OUT - Land north of A47 Normandy Way, Hinckley
From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9 September 2025 6.30 pm - September 09, 2025
... outline planning permission was granted, subject to conditions, a Section 106 agreement, and the withdrawal of objections from National Highways, for the erection of up to 415 dwellings, including landscaping, open space, drainage, and associated infrastructure on land north of A47 Normandy Way, Hinckley.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 2 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.