Rebecca Valentine-Wilkinson

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.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Tuesday 28 July 2026 to determine several planning applications. The committee resolved to refuse an outline application for up to 75 dwellings on land north of Hunts Lane, Desford, due to concerns about encroachment into the countryside. However, they granted outline planning permission for up to 67 dwellings on land opposite the industrial estate on Hill Lane, Markfield, and approved the erection of an industrial/logistics unit at the EMEB Sports and Social Club on Nutts Lane, Hinckley.

Finance & Performance Scrutiny - Monday, 6 July 2026 6.30 pm

The Finance and Performance Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 6 July 2026 to review the final spend of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, discuss the end-of-year performance and risk management framework, and examine business rates and housing revenue account rent performance. The committee noted the full spend of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, reviewed the council's performance against its indicators, and acknowledged improvements in housing rent collection.

Leicestershire Partnership Revenues & Benefits Joint Committee - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 3.30 pm

The Leicestershire Partnership Revenues & Benefits Joint Committee met on Thursday 25 June 2026, where they reviewed the financial performance of the partnership for the 2025/26 financial year, noting an overall underspend. The committee received a report on the performance indicators for the upcoming 2026/27 financial year and noted the proposed schedule of meetings for the same period.

Audit Committee - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Wednesday 27 May 2026, reviewing internal and external audit reports, the council's fraud management strategy, risk management policy, and the annual governance statement. Key decisions included the endorsement of the updated Fraud Management Strategy and Action Plan, and the approval of the Annual Governance Statement for 2025/26.