Bosworth
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IS THE UK’S BEST SMALL SHOP IN Hinckley and Bosworth?

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Councillor Michael Mullaney is calling on small shops in the Borough to enter the 'Best Small Shops Competition' for a chance to be recognised in an awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament. Applications can be submitted via www.bestsmallshops.uk and should set out in no more than 500 words why they are the best small shop focusing on: innovation in the business, community engagement and entrepreneurial activity. The closing date is 30th January and shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Parliamentary Reception on 25th February where the winner will be announced. Commenting, Michael Mullaney said: "Hinckley and Bosworth is home to many fantastic independent retailers who play an important role supporting the local economy and creating jobs all year round. "This competition is the perfect opportunity for a small shop to showcase themselves and I would encourage local businesses to consider applying for this award."

12 Jan 2015
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Call for Hinckley and Bosworth to get fair share of £74,224,000 windfall

Hinckley Lib Dem County Councillor Michael Mullaney has called for Hinckley and Bosworth to get its fair share of £74,224,000 given to Leicestershire to fix our broken roads and pavements. He was speaking after the Government pledged £6billion nationally to finally sort our damaged roads out. Michael has claimed that if Leicestershire County Council shared the money proportionately across the County - it will make a huge difference.

8 Jan 2015
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Cllr backs campaign to scrap Police Commissioners

A campaign to scrap Police Commissioners has got the support of a leading local Liberal Democrat. A petition has been launched to scrap the elections for Police Commissioners due in 2016. Supporting the campaign Hinckley Cllr Michael Mullaney said "The Police Commissioner elections in 2016 are likely to cost up to £100 million. That money could be much better spent on frontline policing. The turnout in the first Police Commissioner elections in 2012 was a mere 14.9%. It is clear that there is no public demand for this politicising of the police." "I hope people will sign the petition to abolish Police Commissioners at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/68799" Author of the petition Sue James said "I set up the petition, on the Government's website, because I want to try to get a debate during this Parliament. I think M.P's now might come to the decision to end this costly experiment that the public has no appetite for. Otherwise, I fear, that after the General election it will not be a priority to

2 Jan 2015
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