Economic Development Strategy

Refresh of strategy to shape the economy of Harborough District 

The economic development strategy is being refreshed to follow on from the completion of the 2018 - 2023 strategy - Harnessing Harborough. 

A new draft strategy is being developed to run from 2024 to 2031.  Views are invited on the content with consultation to help shape the priorities, key actions and focus to ensure that this strategic plan is fit for purpose before it is adopted. 

The emerging Economic Development Strategy and its Evidence Review Paper can be found here.

Comments can be made here. 


A programme of themed stakeholder events is planned for June 2024 where the interests and comments of local stakeholders, representative groups, businesses, partner and delivery programme organisations will form an essential part of the development of the plan.       

3 June Workshop 1 - Place making, town centres, tourism

4 June Workshop 2 - Transport, rural, infrastructure 

To book your place or ask for more information please email us at business@harborough.gov.uk 


The previous strategy and its economic profile can be found here. This is also where the emerging strategy's economic profile can be found.