Rebecca Owen

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council met on Tuesday 28 July 2026 to determine several planning applications. The committee resolved to refuse an outline application for up to 75 dwellings on land north of Hunts Lane, Desford, due to concerns about encroachment into the countryside. However, they granted outline planning permission for up to 67 dwellings on land opposite the industrial estate on Hill Lane, Markfield, and approved the erection of an industrial/logistics unit at the EMEB Sports and Social Club on Nutts Lane, Hinckley.

Council - Thursday, 23 July 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council met on Thursday 23 July 2026 to discuss the government's local government reorganisation plans. The council resolved to challenge the government's decision to create two new unitary councils for Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland, arguing that the proposals would lead to increased council tax and a loss of local services.

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.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council was scheduled to consider a range of planning applications. Items on the agenda included an extension to the MIRA Technology Park and a housing development north of Normandy Way.

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.