Hinckley and Bosworth
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Hinckley and Bosworth lies in south-west Leicestershire, with Hinckley as its bustling centre, once famed for hosiery and now known for retail and leisure. The district extends into the National Forest, offering woodland trails and countryside walks, and includes Bosworth Battlefield, where the Wars of the Roses reached its decisive end. Picturesque villages such as Market Bosworth, with its historic square, add traditional English charm. Canals and reservoirs enhance the scenery, while the mix of industrial heritage and rural landscapes gives the district a strong cultural identity.
The local authority for this district is: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Leicestershire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Leicestershire County Council.
Constituencies in Hinckley and Bosworth
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Wards in Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley and Bosworth is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ambien
- Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston
- Barwell
- Burbage Sketchley and Stretton
- Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill
- Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone
- Earl Shilton
- Groby
- Hinckley Castle
- Hinckley Clarendon
- Hinckley De Montfort
- Hinckley Trinity
- Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead
- Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton
- Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton
- Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy