Community and living news
Remembering the heroes
Published on Thursday 1st November 2012
There will be Remembrance events happening across the district this weekend.
‘Troubled families’ is topic at next public forum
Published on Monday 3rd September 2012
People are being invited to a forum where the topic will be ‘troubled families’.
Join family fun day in Lutterworth
Published on Friday 10th August 2012
A family fun day is being held in Lutterworth this weekend.
Funding boost for emergency alarm service
Published on Tuesday 24th July 2012
Improvements to the council’s Lifeline service have been agreed ensuring it will continue to provide independence and support for older and vulnerable people.
Popular sandpits event returns
Published on Monday 23rd July 2012
It’s time to grab that bucket and spade as Harborough-by-the-Sea returns to The Square in Market Harborough!
Rural Youth Voice Project shortlisted for top award
Published on Monday 16th July 2012
Local youth project Rural Youth Voice, part of Voluntary Action South Leicestershire, which works across Harborough District, have been shortlisted for a national award.
Olympic flame set to arrive in district
Published on Tuesday 26th June 2012
The Olympic torch will be carried through the Harborough district today (Monday) and people are being encouraged to line the streets and “make some noise” to mark the occasion.
Torch relay traffic advice sent out
Published on Tuesday 12th June 2012
Leaflets about the Olympic torch relay are landing on doormats across Leicestershire ahead of the flame's visit next month.
Safer summer campaign launches
Published on Monday 11th June 2012
A campaign has been launched across the Harborough district to ensure people have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Music quiz in aid of Rock on the Rec
Published on Friday 25th May 2012
Rock on the Rec organisers, Enable Youth and the Rural Youth Voice Project are putting on a Music Quiz to raise funds for this year's Youth Music Festival.
Priorities for district on discussed at forum
Published on Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Harborough District Council held its first Harborough Forum at Stanford Hall, which included updates on the campaign to bring superfast broadband to the district.
Get involved in Torch Relay Community Village!
Published on Tuesday 8th May 2012
Communities throughout the Harborough district will get to welcome the Olympic Torch as it travels through the district on Monday 2 July 2012 as part of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal comes to Harborough!
Published on Tuesday 17th April 2012
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal arrived in Market Harborough on Thursday (April 19) to put biscuits to the test, by dunking them in mugs of tea!
Council meets with market traders to discuss redevelopments plans
Published on Friday 24th February 2012
Harborough District Council chief executive, Anna Graves, has met with representatives of the market traders to discuss the possible relocation of the market from Market Hall.
Sign up for popular fun run – and get half off!
Published on Thursday 1st December 2011
It’s time to step up for the hugely popular Market Harborough Sport Relief mile and – until next week – there’s a chance to enter for half price!
Come and support heroes!
Published on Monday 19th September 2011
The Royal Anglian Regiment will march through the district in October with bayonets fixed, colours flying and band playing.
Race for Life run raises funds
Published on Wednesday 10th August 2011
A group of women, all linked to children’s services in the district, have helped raise more than £1,400 for charity.
District one of the best places to live
Published on Thursday 12th May 2011
The Harborough district has been named as one of the best places to live in Great Britain, according to a new survey.
District one of the best places to live
Published on Thursday 12th May 2011
The Harborough district has been named as one of the best places to live in Great Britain, according to a new survey.
Carol service sees young helping old
Published on Monday 6th December 2010
A children’s carol service is taking place, with an appearance from Santa Claus – but instead of giving out presents, he’ll be receiving them!
Two minutes silence - November 11
Published on Wednesday 10th November 2010
Staff at Harborough District Council will be observing the two minutes silence on Thursday, 11th November, 2010 in memory of those who died, or have suffered as a result of war.
‘First Contact’ for those in need
Published on Tuesday 23rd February 2010
The lives of potentially vulnerable older people are set to be improved thanks to a new pilot scheme, which uses a 'checklist' filled in by visitors, to assess any needs residents might have.
TalkBack
Published on Wednesday 25th November 2009
TalkBack - Winter 2009 - The district-wide residents newsletter published by Harborough District Council
‘Spotlight’ on young people
Published on Monday 19th October 2009
A special event, called Spotlight, has been organised by young people - for young people - to promote school councils. Organisers Harborough Youth Council hope local schools will get involved.
Older people’s issues discussed over tea!
Published on Wednesday 23rd September 2009
A new forum is being held to help older residents in the district raise issues affecting them. The Older People’s Forum, takes place at the Settling Rooms TODAY (Thursday, September 24) from 11am.
Community safety under the spotlight
Published on Tuesday 15th September 2009
A special event has been held to look at ways to develop the Community Safety Partnership. Around 50 representatives from different organisations, linked to community safety, attended the event.
TalkBack
Published on Monday 17th August 2009
TalkBack - Summer 2009. The district-wide residents' newsletter published by Harborough District Council, features the latest council news and a competition to win leisure centre membership.
