Madeline Shellard

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 6.30 pm

The Council of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Tuesday 14 July 2026, approving a £2.5 million programme to acquire one-bedroom properties for temporary accommodation and authorising the publication of the Local Plan for public consultation. The meeting unanimously supported the temporary accommodation initiative, which aims to reduce reliance on costly nightly-paid placements and improve housing standards for single homeless households. Councillors also debated and ultimately approved the Local Plan Regulation 19 consultation, despite an amendment to remove a specific employment site allocation being defeated.

Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Commission met on Thursday 2 July 2026 to discuss a range of housing and community-related policies and programmes. Key decisions included endorsing a new Temporary Accommodation Policy, approving the use of capital funds for acquiring one-bedroom properties to house single homeless individuals, and supporting the development of a Community Asset Transfer Policy. The commission also reviewed updates on Awaab's Law, tenant engagement, and a digital poverty review.

Council - Tuesday, 9 June 2026 6.30 pm

The Council meeting on Tuesday 9 June 2026 saw councillors approve the Audit Committee's annual report and agree to proceed with a further stage of consultation on the Witherley Community Governance Review. The meeting also addressed various mayoral communications and the leader's position statement, covering a range of local initiatives and ongoing council business.

Executive - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Executive of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council met on Wednesday 3 June 2026, approving a Statement of Common Ground on strategic distribution floorspace, a new Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Policy, and a formal Right to Buy Policy. The council also endorsed the adoption of the HRA Estates Services Policy.

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.