Council backs campaign to raise Carers Allowance
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council last night backed a campaign calling for the government to raise the Carers Allowance for hard-working local carers.
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Campaign for Carers brought to Hinckley and Bosworth Council
The Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrat Council group have tabled a motion which calls for better support for carers across Hinckley and Bosworth, including increasing the Carers allowance by £20.
23 Feb 2021
Government stinginess hits Leicestershire residents in pockets
Residents in Leicestershire are to be hit with the maximum 4.99% Council Tax rise, an equivalent of over £67 for a band D household, after the Conservative County Council passed its budget today.
17 Feb 2021
Lib Dems call on Chancellor to give 11,794 carers in Hinckley and Bosworth a break
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to "give carers a break", by giving councils immediate emergency funding so they can provide the support services unpaid carers need to take a weekly break.
16 Feb 2021
Councillors urge residents to back rural bus services campaign
Liberal Democrat Councillors in Hinckley and Bosworth are urging residents concerned about rural bus services to back a petition on the issue.
5 Feb 2021
Hinckley Councillor attends national conference for Care Workers and urges residents to back campaign
A Hinckley County and Borough Councillor has attended a national online conference in support of Care Workers and urged residents to back a campaign to support them.
3 Feb 2021
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