Madeline Shellard

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 to manage the concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Hinckley. 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 proposals to merge local police forces.

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.

Scrutiny Commission Officer

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.