May the 4th be with you.....

The new food waste collections will be starting in your area from the 4th May on your scheduled collection day.

Latest news

French market heading to town!

Photo of farmers market in Market Harborough

Published 8 March 2010

There's a chance to pick up a host of bargains, as well as some more unusual items, as a French market heads for Market Harborough - and, for the first time ever, it will be held over three days.

Older Person’s Forum – March 18

Published 3 March 2010 in Advice and benefits news.

A relaxed and friendly forum, which focuses on the issues important to older people in the district, is holding its next meeting this month.

Swinford - appeal decision

Published 13 January 2010 in Business news.

Councillors have agreed not to appeal against the granting of planning permission by the Government to build a wind farm on land near Swinford, just outside Lutterworth.

Be safe and sensible over festive period

Published 11 December 2009 in Community and living news.

Have an enjoyable Christmas but be sensible about how much alcohol you consume, is the message from the Community Safety Partnership.

Public gather to air their views

Published 8 March 2010 in Council and democracy news.

The district's Have Your Say meetings are to 'rebrand', following an announcement at a well-attended event in Market Harborough on Wednesday.

Play sessions reach next village

Published 12 February 2010 in Education and learning news.

The popular Play Ranger sessions are heading to a new village in the district.

Depot bid will be decided by County

Published 13 November 2009 in Environment and planning news.

A planning application to locate a waste collection depot on the outskirts of Market Harborough is to be assessed by the county council.

Online help for home seekers

Published 1 February 2010 in Housing news.

People looking for an affordable home can now get help at the click of a mouse, with the launch of a new housing website.

Cash rewards to ‘shop’ tenancy cheats

Published 16 December 2009 in Jobs and careers news.

People are being offered rewards for 'tip-offs' about tenancy cheats, as part of a national crackdown.

Calling all exercise instructors!

Published 3 December 2009 in Leisure and culture news.

Could you become an exercise instructor to help people living in rural areas keep fit, healthy and able to enjoy physical activity? If so, we want to hear from you...

Free children’s course promotes health and fitness

Published 5 January 2010 in Health and social care news.

Parents, with 2-4 year olds, are being invited to join the new Mini-MEND healthy lifestyle programme starting on THURSDAY, which teaches children and their families about fitness, diet and health.

What's living in the River Welland?

Published 26 February 2010 in Transport and streets news.

A special workshop to find out what kind of creatures live in the River Welland, has turned up some interesting results, which are now being studied - and you can get involved too!