Fight to save Hinckley's Big Pit resumes
The Public Hearing into the plans to build on the Big Pit in Hinckley resumes for it's second day of evidence in Hinckley this Thursday, 10am at the Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley.
23 Jul 2014
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Fear of crime and dark streets prompts hundreds of petition signatures
People in Hinckley have been flocking to sign a petition to keep their streetlights on. Hundreds of people in the town have already signed a petition organised by local Liberal Democrat Councillors to call for an alternative. Conservative run Leicestershire County Council are making further cutbacks to the streetlighting budget which could see a number of streetlights switched off and removed altogether, even during dark winter evenings. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the County Council to invest in cheaper, energy efficient LED lighting which would help save money while keeping the lights on. Hinckley Lib Dem Cllr Michael Mullaney said: "Hundreds of people have already signed the petition. Many people feel more safe and secure with the streetlights on. Turning off of the lights, and the threat of removing some streetlights altogether, has worried many residents. People who work night shifts, who have to walk the streets, often in the pitch black in the morning have been particularly worried about the
18 Jul 2014
Petition to save Library submitted
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT Councillors have handed in a petition-signed by hundreds of residents-calling on the County Council to withdraw their planned changes to Barwell Library. Proposed changes would see the County Council no longer fund the library and it be staffed by volunteers rather than professional librarians.
17 Jul 2014
Hinckley Councillor backs Independent Retailer Month
July is the UK's Independent Retailer Month, and Hinckley County Councillor Michael Mullaney is calling on local residents to show their support.
14 Jul 2014
Local Councillors appear on BBC East Midlands Today campaigning for local Libraries
Local Lib Dem Councillors Michael Mullaney and Mathew Hulbert have been campaigning and collecting petitions to keep a Library Service in Barwell.
14 Jul 2014
Michael Mullaney welcomes promise to Carers’ the country’s unsung heroes
More than 1,300 people in Hinckley and Bosworth will receive a bonus worth up to £250-a-year under a Liberal Democrat government, it has been announced.
7 Jul 2014
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