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Local projects benefit from more than £1.5 million
Published on Monday 15 April 2024Over £1.5 million has been handed out to a diverse range of community projects thanks to the district council.
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Council invites applications for rural arts, creative, heritage and cultural grants
Published on Monday 8 April 2024Businesses and organisations starting to work or already working in the local arts, cultural, heritage and creative sectors in the Harborough district can now apply for grant funding.
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Council approves Harborough district’s biggest solar farm
Published on Tuesday 2 April 2024A solar farm, which will be the largest in the Harborough district, will be created in Wistow after approval by Harborough District Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday, March 26.
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Funding win for Harborough Leisure Centre supports climate action commitments
Published on Monday 25 March 2024A successful application submitted to Sport England is set to deliver grant support of £535,773 which will have a significant positive environmental impact in Harborough district.
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Council relaunches grants for rural Harborough business
Published on Monday 25 March 2024Businesses in the Harborough district are encouraged to apply for grant funding again through the Harborough Rural Grant Scheme 2024/25.
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Go Green business event will present a sustainable future
Published on Wednesday 20 March 2024Innovative and creative businesses are invited to attend the Go Green business event in June of this year.
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Businesses prosper from free support and funding through retail programme
Published on Wednesday 20 March 2024Independent shops across Harborough district have benefitted from receiving free support and cash grants for improvements to help them thrive.
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Six new interpretation boards commemorating Naseby Battlefield to be unveiled
Published on Monday 18 March 2024Market Harborough is set to commemorate its historic ties to the pivotal Battle of Naseby with the installation of six new battlefield interpretation boards around the town centre and Welland Park.
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Improvements made to community facilities and public open spaces thanks to developer funding allocated by council
Published on Monday 4 March 2024.
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Improvements made to revitalise Broughton Astley
Published on Monday 26 February 2024Attractive improvements have been made in Broughton Astley as part of a winter spruce up.
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Harborough Big Weekend was a barrel of laughs for delighted audiences
Published on Monday 26 February 2024Audiences roared with laughter at events for Harborough Big Weekend as part of the Leicester Comedy Festival.
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More bicycle parking introduced in Lutterworth town centre
Published on Monday 19 February 2024Cyclists visiting Lutterworth have another place to store their bikes with the addition of a new bicycle park.
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Environmental Grant Scheme launched to encourage greener communities
Published on Tuesday 13 February 2024A council initiative set to empower communities to be greener has opened to applications.
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Inclusive animating arts project arrives in Market Harborough
Published on Thursday 8 February 2024Free participation in expressive visual art is being offered to people of all ages this February half-term thanks to a new Creative Leicestershire project funded by Arts Council England.
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Harborough Market footfall count shows rise in visitors
Published on Thursday 8 February 2024Visitor numbers to Harborough Market over the festive period have grown annually according to council data.
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Council to invest in solar technology to boost environmental and financial benefits
Published on Wednesday 7 February 2024Harborough District Council is looking to invest in a Solar PV System on one of its buildings in a bid to reduce emissions and save money.
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Final budget proposes Council Tax freeze for residents
Published on Wednesday 7 February 2024.
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Improved visitor experience website showcases all Harborough district has to offer
Published on Wednesday 24 January 2024Visitors to Harborough district can access helpful tourism information on the newly improved Visit Harborough website.
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Take your business to the next level with council-supported scheme
Published on Wednesday 24 January 2024Small and medium-sized businesses in the Harborough district are urged to take advantage of a government-funded scheme designed to boost leadership acumen and business expansion in 2024.
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Have your say on the district’s important heritage assets
Published on Wednesday 17 January 2024People are being invited to have their say on two conservation and heritage consultations that have launched.
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Have your say on council budget proposals
Published on Tuesday 16 January 2024Residents and businesses are encouraged to have their say on the council’s draft budget proposals for 2024/25.
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New counters measure the number of visitors to market towns
Published on Monday 15 January 2024A new footfall counter system is helping the council to understand better how the market towns of Lutterworth and Market Harborough are being used.
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Physical activity programme JUST returns for 2024
Published on Monday 15 January 2024A popular physical activity programme aimed at women in South Leicestershire is being offered again by Harborough and Blaby district councils.
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New entrance signs to Market Harborough’s Memorial Gardens makes space stand out
Published on Friday 12 January 2024Distinctive signs now take pride of place over the gates at the entrances to the Memorial Gardens in Market Harborough town centre.
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Council leader requests urgent meeting with Secretary of State about impact of new prison on rural district
Published on Tuesday 9 January 2024.
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First consultation on new Local Plan for Harborough district to launch in January
Published on Monday 8 January 2024Following the decision at Council on 18 December to progress with the district’s new local plan, the first public consultation in its preparation will launch on 16 January 2024.
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Council support for flood affected areas
Published on Friday 5 January 2024.
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No changes for council’s new local plan
Published on Friday 22 December 2023Independent specialist planning advice has been sought by the council following the release of the government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
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£5 million boost for leisure facilities in Harborough district
Published on Wednesday 20 December 2023.
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Council agrees to progress with developing a new local plan
Published on Tuesday 19 December 2023Harborough District Council will go ahead and progress the development of its new local plan 2020-2041.
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