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Anger as hard-working NHS staff get 1% pay rise
There's been an angry reaction locally to the announcement from the government that hard-working NHS staff will only get a 1% pay rise this year.
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Disappointment as Leicestershire misses out again
Whilst 45 parts of England are celebrating getting support from the government's new Towns Fund, there's been an angry response to the news that Leicestershire is again missing out on support.
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Leicestershire Councillor becomes Councillor Cancer Champion
A local Councillor has taken on a role supporting Cancer Research UK as Councillor Care Champion. Hinckley Councillor Michael Mullaney has taken on the role of Councillor Care Champion in…
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Hinckley residents urged to give views on Industrial Hub plan
Residents in Hinckley are being urged to raise their concerns about plans for a huge industrial park off the A5.
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Tories fail to fund local councils properly
Residents in Hinckley and Bosworth are to be hit with rising Council Tax bills this year as local councils are having to balance their budgets and maintain vital services due to swingeing Government…
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Councillor raises need for fair funding for Leicestershire Fire service with government minister
A local Councillor has raised with the government minister responsible for Fire services the need for fair funding for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.
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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.
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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.
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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…
