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Hinckley free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Saturdays during January
NEW YEAR shopping in Hinckley will be given a boost this year with free car parking in selected town centre car parks on Saturdays.
Hinckley & Bosworth Council will be allowing free parking on Lower Bond Street, Druid Street, Alma Road, Holliers Walk, Trinity Vicarage Road and Thorneycroft Road car parks every Saturday, in January to thank shoppers for their loyalty and to increase trade for shops and businesses. More »
The free parking offer applies from 9.00am on Saturday 5, 12, 19 and 25 January. Shoppers are reminded that parking is free in all council run car parks on Sundays throughout the year.
Executive Member for Town and Urban Communities at the Borough Council, Cllr Miriam Surtees said: "We are delighted to be able to extend our free parking offer in January to continue to support town centre businesses during what can often be a quieter shopping month. We trust that this free offer will encourage residents and visitors to continue to shop local, visiting our local stores and market plus our cinema and restaurants." » Less
Posted: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:14 by Andy Elton
New Grant Funds for Volunteers and Voluntary Groups
The Parish Council has become aware the Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has created a new fund to support volunteers.
The fund is to recognise the invaluable work being delivered by volunteers across the Borough and the significant impact this has on improving the quality of life for communities. The total amount being made available in the new Community Volunteers Fund is £10,000.00.
The fund is specifically for small groups of volunteers or individuals to support their volunteering activities. Applications for up to £250.00 are invited from established or newly established volunteer groups/individuals who are looking to grow, develope or expand an existing piece of work or deliver a new piece of work. More »
If any one is interested please contact Next Generation Hinckley 01455 632984 or email vscinfo@nxt-gen.org.uk. If you prefer to write:- VCS Commissioning Board Hinckley and Boswroth, c/o Next Generation Community Connect, 108 Castle Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1DD. As with all these things there is a form to fill in.
Peter Chick, Chairman of the Parish Council says "Although he know little more than is given above he will be happy to assist any body who contacts me. It seems to him this scheme might well be useful to those small activities that did or do happen in the villages"
Posted: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:55 by Andy Elton
Update - Roberts Coaches - Route 159 Coalville to Hinckley
After a strong campaign by local councillors and residents, the County Council have stepped in to temporarily fund the route 159 until June 2019.
The Parish Council will continue to monitor the situation.
Posted: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:16 by Alexandra Stretton
