Hinckley and Bosworth, in numbers
Projects: Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley and Bosworth local authority area. Every figure carries its own date.
The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Hinckley town centre
The Crescent
The mixed retail and leisure development provides larger units linked to the existing centre.
Opened in late 2015 · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
What the source says: The council records the opening in 2015. Current trading performance is a separate question.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- £80 million development
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
The Crescent regeneration site →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Connect The Crescent with independent shops →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
How to track delivery →Earl Shilton
Peggs Close replacement council homes
Flats and family homes are planned on the cleared former council-flat site.
Planning permission granted · evidence dated 2026-09-23
Responsible body: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
What the source says: The 23 September 2026 notice confirms approval after rehousing and demolition. Construction is expected the following year, not complete.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Peggs Close housing approval →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Replace demolished homes with verified new supply →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Burbage Common and Woods
Burbage Common and Woods habitat bank
Long-term habitat work is intended to be financed through biodiversity-unit sales while the council retains the land.
Agreement and management plan; covenant and registration next · evidence dated 2026-02-11
Responsible body: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
What the source says: The February announcement still requires a conservation covenant and registration. The stated 30-year commitment is not a measured gain already achieved.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Burbage habitat-management agreement →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Secure long-term care of Burbage Common →
Keep visitor pressure and nature protection in balance →
How to track delivery →