Open Spaces Strategy Review

Open Spaces Strategy Review

Harborough District Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of public open spaces in the district.

Building on the council’s 2020 Open Spaces Strategy, work is being undertaken to carry out quantity, quality and accessibility audits of open space sites across the district to establish a revised baseline and propose minimum standards for open spaces across the district.

Work is also being carried out to understand current open space provision, barriers to access and threats to open space, as well as reviewing opportunities for the long-term stewardship of open spaces. The review will provide robust evidence to support the council’s new local plan to 2041 and will support the council in securing funding through the planning system for open spaces.

Share your views on public open spaces

The consulation is live between 3 June 2025 and 15 July 2025. 

Drop in Sessions

TEP and Harborough District Council are pleased to announce the venues, dates, and times for the upcoming public drop-in sessions.

These sessions are a valuable opportunity for you to learn more about the Strategy and share your views on open space provision across the Harborough District.

We invite you to join us at one of the following venues:

•    Alan Talbott Room at Broughton Astley Village Hall on Monday 30th June at 4.15pm – 5.45pm
•    Main Hall at Kibworth Old Grammar School on Tuesday 1st July at 1.15pm – 2.45pm
•    Great Glen Village Hall on Wednesday 2nd July at 10.15am – 11.45pm
•    Lounge at Scraptoft Community Hub on Thursday 3rd July at 10am – 12pm 
•    Council Foyer at The Symington Building in Market Harborough on Friday 4th July at 1pm – 3pm
•    Community Room at The Wycliffe Rooms in Lutterworth on Monday 7th July at 4pm – 6pm 

Your feedback is important and will help shape the future of open spaces in Harborough District.

We look forward to seeing you there.