Julie Kenny

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 concerning Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Hinckley. This decision aims to introduce planning controls for future HMO conversions, addressing concerns raised by residents regarding parking, waste, noise, and neighbourhood character. 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 land at Harrowbrook Industrial Estate, and a strong stance against proposed police force mergers. The council also resolved to urge the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to reconsider the cancellation of a new NHS day case centre in Hinckley.

Audit Committee Officer

Audit Committee - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Audit Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council met on Wednesday 1 April 2026 to review the external and internal audit reports for the 2024/2025 financial year, and to discuss the draft Audit Committee Annual Report. The committee approved the financial statements and annual governance statement for 2024/2025, subject to the completion of the external audit, and delegated authority to the Chair to approve the final versions.

Executive Officer

Executive - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Executive of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Wednesday 25 March 2026 to approve several key strategies and policies. Decisions included endorsing the Economic Regeneration Strategy 2026-2029, approving the Young People's Strategy 2026-2029, and adopting a suite of updated housing policies. The meeting also addressed environmental initiatives, including new pesticide and grassland management policies, and the council's first Biodiversity Duty Report.

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.