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You can help boost sporting opportunities!
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012
This year anyone can be a sporting hero!
2,000 year old helmet comes home
Published on Friday 27th January 2012
A magnificent Roman cavalry helmet found at Hallaton, Leicestershire will go on public display for the first time from Saturday 28 January at Harborough Museum.
Public toilets review on agenda
Published on Thursday 26th January 2012
The outcomes of a review into public toilet provision across the Harborough district will be discussed tonight (Thursday).
Move more 4 less!
Published on Monday 23rd January 2012
A series of fun activities to help people get fit and healthy in the new year has once again been launched.
Council's economic development plans for town centre
Published on Thursday 19th January 2012
Consultation to follow on new location for Market
Car parking charges rise proposed
Published on Thursday 19th January 2012
Parking charges in the Harborough district could increase by 20p if new proposals are approved.
Meet the police chief and chair
Published on Friday 13th January 2012
People are invited to a meeting with the Chair of the Police Authority and the Chief Constable of Leicestershire Constabulary, as the two organisations enter a challenging period.
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
Join workplace fitness challenge!
Published on Thursday 29th December 2011
Are you Harborough’s most physically active employee?
Taxi Licensing enforcement operation
Published on Thursday 29th December 2011
A Taxi Licensing enforcement operation was carried out in December 2011 in Market Harborough with the Police, Customs and Excise and licensing officers from Harborough District Council.
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.
Enjoy a trouble-free festive season
Published on Thursday 8th December 2011
Have fun this Christmas, but drink sensibly, stay safe, and look out for your friends.
'Tell us once' up and running
Published on Monday 5th December 2011
A new service that makes it easier to inform central and local government about the death of a person has been launched in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Get your hands on funding for 2012
Published on Friday 2nd December 2011
If you are a community group, parish council or sports club you can apply for a share of £7,000 to deliver a sports or physical activity project for young people in your community.
Sign up for popular fun run – and get half off!
Published on Thursday 1st December 2011
It’s time to step up for the hugely popular Market Harborough Sport Relief mile and – until next week – there’s a chance to enter for half price!
HIT survey for local businesses
Published on Thursday 1st December 2011
Businesses in Market Harborough are being invited to take part in a survey to build up a picture of Harborough and potentially attract funding for projects.
Market dates leading up to Christmas 2011
Published on Monday 21st November 2011
Come and pick up a Christmas shopping bargain at the market. They’ll be something for everyone!
Green-thinking district hits recycling top 10
Published on Monday 21st November 2011
Harborough District Council has been officially named as one of the top 10 best recyclers in England.
Delight as planning strategy gets thumbs up
Published on Thursday 17th November 2011
One of the most important planning documents which will help shape the future of the district has been officially adopted.
Don’t miss our electrical recycling events
Published on Thursday 17th November 2011
Here’s a chance to recycle your old, broken or unwanted electrical items!
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.
Private sewers and drains changes
Published on Tuesday 8th November 2011
Adoption of Private Sewers and Lateral Drains by Water Companies
Council lifts lid on exciting recycling plans
Published on Friday 28th October 2011
New ways of collecting household waste are being proposed
Property Review
Published on Friday 28th October 2011
Council Property Review Recommends Sale or Lease of Surplus Accommodation
Recycling banks for electrical items
Published on Wednesday 26th October 2011
New recycling banks have been introduced across the district to help residents dispose of old or unwanted electrical items.
Have fun, but think of others is the message
Published on Thursday 20th October 2011
Have fun, but be sensible and considerate is the message in the run up to Halloween and bonfire night.
Future Options report made public
Published on Tuesday 18th October 2011
Future Options report recommends staged approach to shared management team
Join influential panel and help shape community
Published on Friday 23rd September 2011
Local residents are being given a unique opportunity to work directly with the council to help shape and influence what happens in their community.
Free helping hand for sports clubs
Published on Thursday 22nd September 2011
A free evening event is taking place looking at how next year’s London Olympics can help leave a lasting legacy on sports improvement in the district.
Come and support heroes!
Published on Monday 19th September 2011
The Royal Anglian Regiment will march through the district in October with bayonets fixed, colours flying and band playing.
