 Hinckley and Bosworth is the second largest borough by population in Leicestershire  and has seen significant population growth over recent decades; a trend forecast to continue at least into the short-medium term.Like many other shire districts, authority over Hinckley and Bosworth is shared between the district council and the county council.Areas of responsibility of the district council include local planning, building control, council housing, refuse collection, recycling, and some leisure services and parks.