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Garden Waste

When testing the garden waste subscription service, an error sent duplicate emails to customers who subscribe to reoccurring payments. No payments were taken. If you received the emails you don't need to contact us. The issue is being resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Welland Park Play Area temporary closure

Welland Park Play Area in Market Harborough will be closed from Monday, 16 January until Monday, 30 January 2023. It will re-open on Monday, 30 January 2023. Repair works will replace timbers with further work scheduled for February 2023.

Find other play areas at: www.harborough.gov.uk/play-areas-map

Council Tax and Benefits online forms

We are currently experiencing a technical problem with our Council Tax and Benefits system which may also affect some online forms. This is being investigated by our system provider. Please try again later. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Midland Mainline Upgrade

Information about electrification works on the railway between Market Harborough and Wigston, including contact information and frequently asked questions, is available on the Network Rail website. Visit this page to sign up for monthly calendar email notifications from Network Rail about planned work.

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