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Open invite to local lottery anniversary celebration
Published on Friday 24 May 2019Good causes and not-for-profit organisations in the district are invited to a special event to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Harborough District Community Lottery – or ‘Harborough Lotto’.
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Council obtains injunction to halt works on site in Claybrooke Parva
Published on Wednesday 22 May 2019Harborough District Council is aware of the unauthorised operational development on the Land at Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva.
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New chairman elected at district council
Published on Tuesday 21 May 2019Councillor Barbara Johnson has been elected as the chairman of Harborough District Council for 2019/20.
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Free Over 60s Wellbeing Event
Published on Monday 20 May 2019Come along to one of our free wellbeing sessions aimed at supporting people aged over 60 with skills relating to digital devices and also promoting community health and improved facilities.
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Become a Parish Councillor for Claybooke Parva Parish Council
Published on Friday 17 May 2019Claybooke Parva Parish Council needs you to become a Parish Councillor.
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New era for district’s Innovation Centre
Published on Wednesday 15 May 2019Harborough Innovation Centre, which provides office space to new businesses in the Harborough district, is to be managed by the Council from 1 July 2019.
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Love Your Local Harborough Market
Published on Friday 10 May 2019Harborough District Council is urging everyone to show Harborough Market and its traders a little love during Love Your Local Market fortnight.
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May Day Fun in Market Harborough
Published on Wednesday 1 May 2019Harborough District Council is inviting families with young children to a fun-filled May Day event on the town Square on Saturday May 4 2019, 10am to 4pm.
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Major milestone as Local Plan is adopted
Published on Tuesday 30 April 2019A new district plan has been adopted ensuring the growing population and future generations in the Harborough district have access to great places to live and work.
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Local Plan set to be adopted
Published on Friday 26 April 2019The Local Plan – a key document which will help shape future development across the Harborough district – is set to be adopted.
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Magna Park decision – appeal allowed
Published on Thursday 18 April 2019An independent planning inspector has allowed an appeal against a decision to refuse permission for a storage and distribution centre, and other facilities, to be built at Magna Park near Lutterworth.
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Inspector gives green light for Council to adopt Local Plan
Published on Monday 15 April 2019An independent Planning Inspector has given the go-ahead for Harborough District Council to adopt its Local Plan.
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Vintage poster for classic car show unveiled
Published on Monday 15 April 2019The new vintage style poster for this year’s Market Harborough Classic Car Show has been unveiled.
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Read latest Harborough District News
Published on Friday 5 April 2019The latest Harborough District Council e-newsletter has been published.
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Getting the best housing opportunities for residents
Published on Friday 5 April 2019Creating the best housing opportunities for residents and tackling issues such as homelessness and rough sleeping are the focus of a major new strategy.
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Easter Fun at Harborough Market
Published on Thursday 4 April 2019What better way to get into the spirit of spring than by taking part in an Easter Bonnet competition?
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‘Respect and tolerate’ as nights get lighter
Published on Wednesday 3 April 2019Residents enjoying the lighter nights since the clocks went forward, are being urged to be mindful of their actions in an effort to combat anti-social behaviour, especially during the Easter holidays.
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Cheese and Ale Festival heading to Harborough district
Published on Wednesday 3 April 2019The finest cheeses and ales will be on offer as a new Cheese and Ale Festival heads to the Harborough district this month.
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BIG win for Harborough district comedy event
Published on Tuesday 2 April 2019Harborough District Council and the BIG Weekend have been declared the winners of the Liberty Award at the 2019 Leicester Comedy Festival Awards.
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Council launches partnership aiming to get more people active
Published on Monday 1 April 2019Joint media release - Harborough District Council and Everyone Active
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Pay and display machines go cashless
Published on Friday 29 March 2019A number of parking machines in Market Harborough will be ‘going cashless’ to improve security.
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Popular veggie and vegan event returns
Published on Wednesday 27 March 2019Following on from the success of the 2018 Holistic Harborough event, Harborough District Council is delighted to be bringing it back to the town’s Square on not one but THREE occasions in 2019.
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Delight at nomination for community planning work
Published on Thursday 21 March 2019Harborough District Council has been shortlisted for a national award recognising its work with communities and neighbourhood planning.
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Working to create sustainable communities
Published on Thursday 21 March 2019Millions of pounds for infrastructure and community facilities are being secured by the Council to ensure that development across the Harborough district is sustainable.
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Council to deliver high-tech fitness boost
Published on Tuesday 19 March 2019Harborough District Council has paved the way for new, state-of-the-art gym equipment to be installed at Lutterworth and Market Harborough leisure centres.
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Investment to benefit residents and businesses
Published on Monday 18 March 2019Harborough District Council and Harborough District Commercial Services Ltd has taken advantage of an exciting investment opportunity to benefit the whole district.
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'Lutterworth East' planning application submitted
Published on Monday 11 March 2019A major planning application has been submitted seeking to create 2,750 new homes, community facilities and employment space near Lutterworth.
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Exciting tourism boost planned by Council
Published on Thursday 7 March 2019A tourism guide and the launch of a new website to promote local attractions and businesses are among exciting plans set to help bring more visitors into the Harborough District.
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Innovative electric street cleaning vehicle trialled
Published on Thursday 7 March 2019An innovative electric-powered street cleaning vehicle has been successfully trialled in the Harborough district – and more could be used in the future.
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Still time for forces families to respond to survey
Published on Thursday 7 March 2019There is still time for Armed Forces families to share their experiences as part of a wide-ranging survey looking at aspects of military life.
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