Cllr Adrian Smith

As most people are aware we are on the cusp of a transformation of Hinckley Town Centre.

One of the signature projects is the redevelopment of the bus station site, something that has been a difficult project in the past. Our administration has done things a little differently to normal, in that we have begun the public consultation process much earlier than is traditional - we have opted to begin consultation right from the very start of the process, before a design or contractor has been selected rather than drawing up plans and contractors and then asking for feedback.

I know which option I favour, and I encourage everyone to get involved with the consultation process and have their say.

When this development is considered along with the development of the Britannia Centre, the new Leisure Centre and other bits and bobs, then there is a very bright future ahead for Hinckley.

I have returned from deepest Cheshire - or Crewe & Nantwich to give its proper political coordinates. The result was disappointing, but it certainly wasn’t for a lack of effort or a poor candidate. There are many reasons why the result turned out as it did, and since they have been covered well elsewhere I wont prattle on about them here. What I will say is this - look out for us in Henley, I think the result could be very different.