Council and democracy news
Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service
Published on Friday 18th May 2012
The new Chairman of the Council, John Everett is joining with the congregation of St. Dionysius Church, for a service of thanksgiving for the Diamond Jubiliee of Queen Elizabeth II.
New chairman appointed at council
Published on Tuesday 15th May 2012
A new chairman was elected at the district council this week.
Council decisions herald big changes for Harborough District
Published on Friday 4th May 2012
Harborough District Council has voted to introduce a simpler, more efficient recycling and waste collection service which would see the introduction of plastics recycling.
Council prepares to redevelop headquarters and 'shake up' Market Hall
Published on Friday 20th April 2012
Harborough District Council should prepare a detailed brief to redevelop its Adam and Eve Street headquarters and rent out surplus space, according to a cross-party council sub committee.
Council report sets out funding options for town centre redevelopment
Published on Friday 13th April 2012
It is financially viable to redevelop the council’s Adam and Eve Street Headquarters so that space can be leased to retailers and partners, according to an officer report sent to councillors.
Public insight into budget setting and priorities
Published on Thursday 9th February 2012
Priorities for the future and how the district council funds them are being discussed at a special meeting tonight (Thursday).
Local views sought on town centre development plans
Published on Thursday 9th February 2012
Harborough District Council is asking local people to help shape the future of Market Harborough town centre.
Council's economic development plans for town centre
Published on Thursday 19th January 2012
Consultation to follow on new location for Market
Council to consider major retail brand for Market Hall
Published on Monday 9th January 2012
Councillors will consider leasing the Market Hall to an influential retail brand as part of a plan to further improve Harborough Town Centre. The proposal is part of a transformational package to be
Council will invest to save
Published on Tuesday 20th December 2011
Harborough District Council Members voted (on December 14th) to kick-start a full transformation of the Council’s structure and services to save between £3m and £5.7m over the next five years.
Council moves key projects forward
Published on Tuesday 8th November 2011
Councillors have agreed to move two key projects forward which are looking to improve efficiency and enhance services.
Property Review
Published on Friday 28th October 2011
Council Property Review Recommends Sale or Lease of Surplus Accommodation
Future Options report made public
Published on Tuesday 18th October 2011
Future Options report recommends staged approach to shared management team
Council spending over £500 published
Published on Wednesday 22nd December 2010
The district council has published a breakdown of its spending for the year, with all invoices of £500 or more available to view on its website.
Councillors appointed to new roles
Published on Wednesday 2nd December 2009
A reshuffle of the district council’s Executive committee has seen two new councillors appointed, and a number of others taking on new roles.
Residents to shape ‘ambitious’ vision for district
Published on Monday 10th August 2009
A group of local residents is helping the council with its vision for the district.
