Councillor JR Moore

Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 7 May 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Commission of Hinckley and Bosworth Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 7 May 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on policies related to domestic abuse, housing services, and the Right to Buy scheme, alongside an update on the voluntary and community sector and a review of community governance.

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 freehold disposal of a plot of land at Harrowbrook Industrial Estate and the unanimous adoption of a motion to support the national Year of Reading initiative in 2026. The meeting also addressed concerns regarding the potential cancellation of a new NHS day case centre in Hinckley.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Tuesday 7 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for four detached residential dwellings at Field Maple House, Desford, and for a 1.5-storey side extension with a rear dormer at 36 London Road, Markfield. Permission was also granted for three apartment blocks comprising 76 one and two-bedroom apartments at Trinity Marina, Coventry Road, Hinckley. The outline application for up to 135 dwellings on land south of Jacqueline Road, Field Head, was deferred for further investigation into highway matters.

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.

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.