Services
This page contains information about services provided by your local council and, where available, a link to details about individual services.
A to Z of Services
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Animal fouling
The Parish Council contracts Matrix Environmental to remove the dog waste from the dog waste bins. Any complaints relating to dog waste on the pavements, footways, etc around Market Bosworth should be made to Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council who have a team to deal with this matter.
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Bus stops and shelters
The Parish Council is responsible for the bus shelter in the Market Square. If you have any concerns relating to this shelter please contact the Parish Council office.
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Car parks
Rectory Lane Car Park near the town centre. Other car parks in Market Bosworth are the Country Park Car Park, run by Leicestershire County Council, and the High School car park, which is sometimes available for public use when there are special events in the town.
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Click this link for Cemetery charges and regulations
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Community centres
The Parish Council is not responsible for any community hall in Market Bosworth. However, contact details for community facilities are: the Parish Hall, Park Street - Mr R V Bates, tel: 290426, email: bosworthpark@btinternet.com; the Free Church Hall - Mr M Harris, tel: 01455 291432 email: m.harris561@btinternet.com; the Community College - 01455 290251; the Dixie Grammar School - 01455 92244
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Community grants
Information on grants available can be obtained on application to the Parish Council Office or to Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
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Conservation areas
Market Bosworth's town centre is a conservation area. Full details of the exact area covered are available on application to the Parish Council Office
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Council land & property
The Memorial Garden, Park Street; Shenton Lane Cemetery; Rectory Lane Car Park; the Parish Field, Park Sreet; Heath Road Play Area; some open space grass areas.
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Click this link for contact details
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Click this link for contact details of Market Bosworth's Parish Councillors
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Click this link for more details of Market Bosworth's Country Park
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Crime prevention
Crimestoppers: calls can be made anonymously to 0800 555 111.
Speeding concerns: emails can be sent to speed.concerns@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk.
Leicestershire Constabulary non emergency calls: 0116 222 2222.
Weight restriction concerns / HGVs: emails can be sent to weight.restricted@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk.
Emergency calls: 999
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Disabled parking
There is limited disabled parking available in Rectory Lane car park.
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Dog litter bins
Placed regularly around the town, responsiblity for emptying these is contracted by the Parish Council to Matrix Environmental. If you have any concerns relating to these please contact the Parish Council office.
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Entertainment and events
The Parish Council works in partnership with the Bosworth Chamber of Trade and Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council to provide entertainment before Christmas each year, to accompany the Christmas Lights Switch On and late night shopping nights. The Parish Council also provides help to Bosworth in Bloom and makes financial contribution to Market Bosworth Festival Ltd.
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Parks and gardens
The Parish Council is responsible for maintenance of the Memorial Garden on Park Street
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Playgrounds
Heath Road Play Area, sited on the corner of Heath Road and Godson's Hill, has play equipment suitable for use by children up to the age of 14.
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Public conveniences
Public conveniences are located at the car park in the Country Park, and in Back Lane, just off the Market Square.
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Public meetings
Members of the public are welcome to attend all Parish Council meetings.