Rebecca Owen

Executive Officer

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 Officer

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.

Planning Committee Officer

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council was scheduled to consider several planning applications, including proposals for new housing developments and apartment blocks. The committee was also due to receive an update on the progress of various planning appeals.

Finance & Performance Scrutiny Officer

Finance & Performance Scrutiny - Monday, 16 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Finance & Performance Scrutiny Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council met on 16 March 2026 to review various financial and performance reports. Key discussions included the performance of Environmental Health services, the council's risk management framework, business rates, sundry debts, and treasury management activities. The committee noted the reports presented, with some specific concerns raised regarding complaint response times and the level of homelessness debt.

Planning Committee Officer

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026. The committee discussed a planning application for four detached residential dwellings at Field Maple House, 34 Lindridge Lane, Desford, and received an update on appeals progress. The application for Field Maple House was ultimately deferred for further discussion.