Rebecca Owen

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 introduce planning controls for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in a specific area of Hinckley. The council also agreed to delegate authority for future amendments to this direction and for future Article 4 directions 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 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 Officer

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.

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.

Planning Committee Officer

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.