Hickling Parish Council

03/09/2026

**Roadworks Notification** Temporary traffic lights on Bridegate Lane on 7th and 8th September

29/08/2026

**Councillor Vacancy**

29/08/2026

The next meeting of Hickling Parish Council will be taking place on Tuesday 8th September - agendas and minutes can be viewed at:

Hickling and Hicling Pastures are located in the Rushcliffe borough of Nottinghamshire, England, close to the border with Leicestershire, approximately 8 miles northwest of Melton Mowbray with the Vale of Belvoir nearby. Population is around 550, measured at 511 in the 2011 Census.

25/08/2026

**Temporary Road Closure** - A606 Melton Road - 3rd September - 9th September

20/08/2026

**Temporary Parking Restrictions**

Temporary parking restrictions will be in place during the Scarecrow Festival on Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th September.

19/08/2026

**Roadworks Notification**

Temporary stop/go boards on Main Street between 28th-31st August.

19/08/2026

**Road Closure** A606 Melton Road

18/08/2026

**Road Closure** Main Street - 3rd and 4th September

06/08/2026

Time for a little update on what we have in store at Hickling Scarecrow Festival this year!

This year the Scarecrow theme is H is for Hickling.... which means that all the scarecrows will be something beginning with the letter H associated with Hickling.
Things to look out for
• Fly past times available a little nearer the date
• Saturday dog show
• Sunday Guide Dog demonstrations
• Sunday Mayor judging the scarecrows
• Street Stalls both days including hook a duck, face painting and candy floss
• Street Entertainment – stilt walkers, magician, clog dancers, music, Vintage military vehicle display including half track (hopefully)
• Wonderful cakes, Samosas, tea and coffee at the village hall and church plus
• lots, lots more besides.

• Parking - The entrance fee is unchanged, just £5 per car.
We have 3 designated car parks on the edge of the village with disabled
provision a there is no on street parking during the event.
Coaches are welcome, but please let us know in advance

We are supporting two main charities this year plus our local village charities. Our chosen charities always have a particular significance for the village and residents.
CoppaFeel!
is a breast cancer charity who are specifically aimed at younger people, providing support and education for teenagers and young adults.
Maggie's Nottingham,
based at the City hospital in Nottingham provides emotional and practical support to anybody going through cancer as well as offering support to their family.


Last year’s nominated Charity was Blood Bikes. With the money raised by Hickling Scarecrows they were able to purchase a new Blood Bike which they called the
Hickling Scarecrow.

06/08/2026

**Roadworks Notification**