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Views are being sought on open spaces
Published on Wednesday 4 March 2015New ‘greenways’, to enhance existing walking and cycling routes, are among ideas being considered as part of an open spaces consultation.
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Nearly 1,500 new homes, plus new amenities, for Market Harborough approved
Published on Tuesday 3 March 2015Plans to build nearly 1,500 new homes on the edge of Market Harborough have been approved.
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Register to speak at 1,500 homes planning meeting
Published on Thursday 26 February 2015People are being encouraged to register to speak at a major planning meeting taking place on Monday, relating to around 1,500 proposed homes.
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Tesco planning notice issued
Published on Tuesday 24 February 2015Plans to build a new Tesco store in Market Harborough have moved to the next stage.
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Budget and council tax reduction approved
Published on Tuesday 24 February 2015Frontline Council services will be protected, with investment in local communities and priority areas, it has been agreed.
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Council appoints new Head of Planning
Published on Monday 23 February 2015A new Head of Planning has been appointed at Harborough District Council.
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Fire safety during industrial action
Published on Monday 23 February 2015A period of 24 hours of continuous strike action has been announced by the Fire Brigades’ Union. It will begin on Wednesday 25 February at 7am and end on Thursday 26 February at 7am.
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'Swedish Maidens' art project unveiled
Published on Wednesday 18 February 2015A striking art project, which has taken inspiration from Victorian corsets, has been unveiled in Market Harborough.
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Improvements being made to car parks
Published on Thursday 12 February 2015Improvement works are taking place to two car parks in the Harborough district.
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Frontline services protected in budget proposals
Published on Tuesday 10 February 2015Councillors have finalised budget proposals which look to invest in communities whilst protecting frontline services.
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Date set for decisions on homes
Published on Monday 2 February 2015A meeting is set to be held in March to make a decision on a major area of planned housing to the north west of Market Harborough.
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Bid to find new potential sites for homes, jobs and other uses
Published on Monday 26 January 2015Developers, landowners and property agents are being encouraged to help identify any additional sites for potential development.
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Council welcomes hospital announcement
Published on Friday 23 January 2015The district council has welcomed news a major investment in local health services has moved to the next stage.
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Notice served after holiday chalet illegally lived in
Published on Friday 23 January 2015An enforcement notice has been issued to the owners of a holiday chalet after it was found to be illegally lived in.
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Future options for hospital war memorial discussed
Published on Wednesday 21 January 2015A further meeting has been held to safeguard the future of the town’s war memorial, situated at the Cottage Hospital in Market Harborough.
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Preservation of hospital war memorial takes step forward
Published on Thursday 15 January 2015A further meeting is planned to outline options to safeguard the future of the town’s war memorial, situated at the Cottage Hospital, the council and NHS organisations have confirmed.
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Public urged to have say on council budget plans
Published on Tuesday 13 January 2015Views are being sought on budget proposals outlined by the district council as it looks to invest in communities whilst protecting frontline services.
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Free event offering advice for home buyers
Published on Monday 12 January 2015Help to Buy Midlands has teamed up with the housing services team at Harborough District Council to organise a drop-in advice event for aspiring home owners.
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Rural village is first to get superfast broadband thanks to district funding
Published on Friday 2 January 2015High-speed fibre broadband is coming to the rural village of Swinford three months ahead of schedule, enabling more residents and businesses to benefit from the Superfast Leicestershire project.
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Council says Government's annual settlement is as forecast
Published on Thursday 18 December 2014The Local Government Finance Settlement for 2015/16 received by Harborough District Council today was in line with the Council’s forecasts.
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Council sells off garage sites
Published on Monday 15 December 2014A number of council-owned garage sites are to be sold.
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Result of Lutterworth Orchard ward election
Published on Friday 12 December 2014An election was held on 11 December 2014 for a new town councillor for the Lutterworth Orchard ward.
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Tesco decision will not be called-in
Published on Friday 28 November 2014Harborough District Council received a 20th November 2014 letter on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Department for Communities and Local Government.
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Solar farm planning application withdrawn
Published on Friday 28 November 2014Harborough District Council has been notified of the withdrawal of a planning application relating to the development of a solar energy farm in Theddingworth.
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Festive events for all
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2014A series of free festive events will bring the magic of Christmas to the Harborough district.
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Would you like to become a district councillor?
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2014Do you feel strongly about local issues? Do you want to make your voice heard and represent your community?
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High-profile MP to visit district council
Published on Tuesday 4 November 2014One of the Government’s top ministers will visit Harborough District Council on Friday (7 November 2014).
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New services for Armed Forces in Market Harborough
Published on Monday 20 October 2014The Royal British Legion (RBL) has announced a partnership with Harborough District Council in The Symington Building.
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Council extends environmental services contract
Published on Tuesday 14 October 2014Harborough District Council is to extend its environmental services contract whilst continuing to strive for value for money.
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Drivers urged to plan ahead this winter
Published on Thursday 9 October 2014Whether it's raining cats and dogs or there is snow on the ground, motorists are urged to prepare before leaving home this winter.
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