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Billy’s bench unveiled in Market Harborough town centre
Published on Wednesday 18 February 2026A memorial bench honouring much-loved street cleaner Billy Kimpton has been unveiled in Market Harborough town centre.
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Boost for electric vehicle users as new EV chargers installed in rural areas
Published on Monday 16 February 2026Electric vehicle owners can now stay powered up and on the road with greater convenience thanks to seven new charging points that have been installed in Harborough district.
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Businesses offered grant to support new apprentices
Published on Wednesday 11 February 2026Harborough District Council has launched a new grant to help local businesses recruit and support apprenticeships.
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Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Published on Thursday 5 February 2026Communities are encouraged to have their say in a Government consultation on the future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Local businesses invited to focused support event
Published on Tuesday 3 February 2026Harborough District Council is bringing local businesses together for a focused support event designed to provide clear advice and practical help during a challenging time for many businesses.
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Love Lutterworth launches across town centre this February
Published on Tuesday 3 February 2026A celebration of Lutterworth will offer arts and creativity, promote local shopping and bring the community together across the town throughout February 2026.
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Bell Tower restoration completed in Welland Park
Published on Friday 23 January 2026A ceremonial event to celebrate the completion of restoration works to the historic Bell Tower in Welland Park, Market Harborough, was held today, Friday 23 January 2026.
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Consultation launched over whether to have a parish council for Market Harborough
Published on Friday 23 January 2026Residents in Market Harborough are encouraged to take part in an initial phase of consultation looking at the future of local decision-making.
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Council awards thousands in community grants to local projects
Published on Wednesday 21 January 2026...
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Have your say on the district’s budget proposals for 2026/27
Published on Wednesday 21 January 2026Residents, businesses and community organisations are being encouraged to share their views on Harborough District Council’s draft budget as part of a public consultation.
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Community pavilion set for £495k major refurbishment
Published on Tuesday 20 January 2026A pavilion is set to be given a new lease of life after plans to transform it have been approved.
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Growth of the Rewilding Harborough project recognised with an Oak tree
Published on Monday 22 December 2025A tree planting event on, Friday, 19 December 2025, has marked a significant milestone in Harborough District Council’s Rewilding Harborough project.
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Housing stock to be increased for homeless people after government funding award
Published on Thursday 11 December 2025More homes for people in need are set to be purchased by the council following a funding allocation from the government.
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Council awards more grants in year two of £1 million Community Grant Fund
Published on Tuesday 2 December 2025Harborough District Council has announced the successful recipients of the first round of year two applications for the £1 million Community Grant Fund.
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Eight councils submit bold vision for local government structure
Published on Friday 28 November 2025Eight Leicestershire and Rutland councils have worked together to submit a bold vision to Government for future council structures.
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New parking machines set to modernise district car parks
Published on Thursday 20 November 2025New and improved payment machines are set to be introduced across all Harborough District Council owned car parks.
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Council awarded Gold Standard for management of land charges data
Published on Monday 10 November 2025Harborough District Council has been awarded Gold Standard for its exceptional local land charges data management.
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Net zero first for new homes in Kibworth Beauchamp
Published on Friday 7 November 2025An innovative housing development that is the first in Harborough district to be verified as net zero has been completed
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Council Leader writes letter to Deputy Prime Minister about new prison
Published on Friday 7 November 2025...
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Tree planting planned to mark inaugural year of Rewilding Harborough project
Published on Friday 7 November 2025A tree will be planted to formally recognise 2025 as the year that work on the Rewilding Harborough project began.
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National sports retailer Sports Direct set to open in Market Harborough
Published on Friday 7 November 2025*** Press release from Harborough District Commercial Services Limited ***
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Welland Park and other district parks undergoing improvement works
Published on Friday 7 November 2025A number of improvements are being made in Welland Park in Market Harborough.
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Marking Remembrance across Harborough district
Published on Wednesday 5 November 2025Services, parades and ceremonies are being held across the district to mark this year’s Remembrance Day, to pay tribute to the Armed Forces and to remember all victims of conflict.
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Five-year housing land supply updated as new local plan gets nearer
Published on Friday 31 October 2025.
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Delivering devolution and growth key to a council reorganisation plan published today
Published on Monday 20 October 2025Draft proposals for Local Government Reorganisation have been published today
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Market Harborough Christmas Lights Switch On kicks off the festive season in the district
Published on Wednesday 15 October 2025Christmas in the district will begin with Market Harborough’s Christmas Lights Switch On event in the town centre on 22 November 2025.
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Volunteers and community groups celebrated at second Harborough District Community Awards
Published on Friday 10 October 2025People from across the Harborough district have been recognised for their important contributions to their communities at a special awards ceremony.
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Opportunities for volunteers discussed at Rewilding Harborough meeting
Published on Wednesday 8 October 2025A Rewilding Harborough volunteer launch event for people who want to help the project took place yesterday, Monday 6 October 2025, at the council’s offices in The Symington Building.
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Government agencies and officials to visit Rewilding Harborough project
Published on Monday 6 October 2025Leading environment organisations, including Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), are set to visit Harborough District Council’s Rewilding Harborough project on 8 October 2025.
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Second year of £1 million Community Grant Fund open for applications
Published on Tuesday 30 September 2025The first round of the second year of Harborough District Council’s £1 million Community Grant Fund is open for applications.
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