Rebecca Owen

Council - Tuesday, 9 June 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on Tuesday 09 June 2026 saw a significant discussion and decision regarding the future governance of Witherley Parish. After considering extensive public consultation responses, the Council unanimously voted to proceed with a further period of consultation on four distinct options for the parish's future, including the potential creation of new parish councils for Ratcliffe Culey, Fenny Drayton, and the remaining Witherley and Atterton area, or maintaining the status quo, or abolishing parish governance altogether. Additionally, the Council approved the establishment of Hinckley Town Council, with the first elections scheduled for May 2027, and agreed to appoint temporary councillors to the new council in the interim.

Executive - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 6.30 pm

The Executive of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Wednesday 3 June 2026, approving a Statement of Common Ground on strategic distribution floorspace to aid the local plan, adopting a new policy to address domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, and formalising the council's Right to Buy policy. The council also endorsed its HRA Estates Services Policy.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Tuesday 02 June 2026, approving three planning applications and deferring one. The committee granted permission for the conversion of a barn into a dwelling at Holywell Farm, Ratby, and for a rear extension at Hereford Cottage, Bull in the Oak Court, Cadeby. Permission was also granted for a single-storey rear extension at 7 West Close, Burbage. An outline application for up to 135 dwellings on land south of Jacqueline Road, Field Head, was approved subject to a Section 106 agreement and additional conditions.

Annual Council, Council - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 6.30 pm

Councillor Cathy Gibbons was appointed Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth for the upcoming year, and Councillor Pete Stead-Davis was appointed Deputy Mayor. The council also unanimously approved the creation of a new Hinckley Town Council and passed a motion to raise awareness of Genetic Haemochromatosis.

Executive - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 6.30 pm

The Executive of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council met on 22 April 2026 to discuss and approve an Article 4 Direction concerning Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in a defined area of Hinckley. This decision follows a public consultation that indicated majority support for the measure, aimed at increasing planning control over HMO developments. The meeting also confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting and addressed apologies for absence.