Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Key Competitive Attractions
Hinckley and Bosworth has plenty to offer from pretty villages steeped in history, rolling landscapes and vibrant market towns, to great business and infrastructure links.
The Hinckley Business Association (HBA) was formed by local businesses to represent the voice of the business community and its interests in the local economy.
Just off the M69 motorway and the A5 road, the Borough has quick access to many major population centres. Leicestershire is 25 minutes away, and Birmingham and Nottingham are an hour's drive.
Hinckley and Bosworth have three railways, two being owned by Network Rail the third being the preseved Battlefield Line. Direct services are provided to Birmingham New Street and Leicester, with additional services to and from Cambridge and Stansted Airport in the peak.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
A variety of grants and loans are available for companies seeking to do business in the local economy. Tax relief is also available through Carbon Trust and Envirowise for companies seeking to update their facilities in environmentally responsible ways.
Existing Business Base
Hinckley and Bosworth is currently in the process of a major regeneration plan for its town centre known as the Hinckley Town Centre Masterplan. The plan builds on Hinckley's history as a centre for textile production and seeks to stimulate retail and office growth in the borough.
