Latest updates

Get the latest updates from the Council: waste collections updates, weather warnings, community funds, grants for businesses and residents.

Waste Collection Time Change

On Thursday, 10 July and Friday, 11 July - our crews will be starting collections earlier in the day due to the heat. Please ensure that your bins are out the night before or by 6am on the day of collection.

 

Renovation works at The Symington Building

The Symington Building, in Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, will remain open to the public as normal while a programme of renovation works is carried out, starting on Monday 9 June 2025.

For more information please visit:

 

Flood Support Grant

We have introduced a Flood Support Grant to help residents affected by internal flooding during the heavy rain on 6 January 2025.

For more information about the grant, eligibility criteria, and how to apply online, please visit:

 

Temporary closure of some EV Charging Points for upgrades

Five EV chargers at The Commons car park in Market Harborough are currently unavailable and will be upgraded with new chargers later this year. Thank you for your understanding - we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Alternative chargers are available in Market Harborough at Angel Street, Doddridge Road and St Mary’s West car park.

Newly installed 22kW electric vehicle chargers are now operational in Station Road, Lutterworth, Orchard Road, Broughton Astley, School Road, Kibworth, North Memorial Hall, Main Street, Tugby and Allerton Project Visitor Centre, Loddington.