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News published November 2017

• New child protection training for taxi drivers

  Published Wednesday 29 November 2017

  Harborough District Council is to introduce training to help taxi drivers to identify potential young people at risk of harm and to keep safeguarding of children at the front of their minds.

• New licence introduced after calls from taxi trade

  Published Wednesday 29 November 2017

  A new licence is being introduced by the District Council to give greater flexibility for local taxi drivers.

• Magna Park planning decision called in to Council

  Published Monday 27 November 2017

  Councillors have ‘called-in’ a decision relating to a planning application for a storage and distribution centre around the Magna Park business park near Lutterworth.

• Exciting future for iconic town building

  Published Monday 27 November 2017

  The new owners of iconic town building The Settling Rooms have unveiled exciting plans for its future – including the restoration of its historical tower clock.

• Resident hit with costs after rubbish illegally dumped

  Published Thursday 16 November 2017

  A woman has been ordered to pay costs after she paid an unlicensed scrap metal merchant to dispose of rubbish which was later fly-tipped.

• Magna Park planning applications to be considered

  Published Wednesday 15 November 2017

  Harborough District Council’s planning committee is to consider two planning applications relating to proposed storage and distribution buildings at the Magna Park business park near Lutterworth.

• Delight as council shortlisted for prestigious award

  Published Friday 10 November 2017

  Harborough District Council has been shortlisted for an award recognising its commitment to efficiency and value for money.

• Speaking at committee meetings on agenda

  Published Friday 10 November 2017

  A review of the council’s procedure for public speaking at planning committee meetings will be considered by councillors.

• Further success for council in improving green footprint

  Published Thursday 9 November 2017

  The district council has continued to dramatically improve its green footprint, achieving further reductions in emissions over the last year.

• Remembrance events in the district

  Published Wednesday 8 November 2017

  A number of Remembrance events to pay tribute to servicemen and women lost in conflict will be held in the Harborough district.

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