Latest news

• Positive action on climate change

  Published on Monday 24 June 2019

  Harborough District Council has joined other local authorities across the country in declaring a ‘Climate Change Emergency’ with the aim of being ‘carbon neutral by 2030’.

• More CCTV cameras to be installed

  Published on Monday 24 June 2019

  Two more CCTV cameras are set to be installed in Market Harborough providing extra safety and security.

• Flag raising to mark Armed Forces Day

  Published on Monday 24 June 2019

  Harborough District Council hoisted the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday 24 June 2019, together with other local authorities, businesses and homes across the country.

• All revved up for popular Classic Car Show

  Published on Friday 21 June 2019

  Market Harborough’s Classic Car Show is back and bigger than ever – with fun for all the family and more than 200 vintage vehicles set to line the streets.

• Praise for joint working for community

  Published on Thursday 20 June 2019

  An innovative neighbourhood plan, which involved close joint working between the Council and a village in the Harborough district, has been recognised at a national level.

• Electric vehicle charge point installed in Kibworth

  Published on Wednesday 19 June 2019

  A new charge-up point for electric vehicles has been introduced in Kibworth Beauchamp and will be available to use soon.

• Claybrooke Parva Development - Full Injunction Obtained

  Published on Wednesday 19 June 2019

  A High Court injunction has been obtained in connection with unauthorised operational development on land at Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva.

• Update on Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva

  Published on Friday 14 June 2019

  Harborough District Council has obtained a Final Injunction from the High Court in respect of the unauthorised operational development on land at Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva

• Tourism boost with new website and tourism guide

  Published on Thursday 13 June 2019

  Showcasing the Harborough district’s unique tourism offer is the focus of a new website and handy guide being launched this week.

• Celebrating a year supporting good causes

  Published on Wednesday 12 June 2019

  There was lots to celebrate at a special event marking the success of the Harborough District Community Lottery - with lots of good causes attending on the night.

• Car park improvements across the district

  Published on Tuesday 11 June 2019

  More than £250,000 worth of improvements to Council-owned car parks, to ensure they continue to meet the needs of shoppers, visitors and residents, have been approved.

• Popular veggie and vegan event returns

  Published on Monday 10 June 2019

  Following on from the success of April’s Holistic Harborough event, preparations are underway for the next Holistic Harborough on Saturday 22 June 2019.

• Empowering communities is aim of high-profile event

  Published on Friday 7 June 2019

  Helping communities ensure their neighbourhood plans are as effective as possible was the key aim of a high-profile event held in Market Harborough.

• Bollards installed at rec to improve security

  Published on Friday 7 June 2019

  Extra security measures have been introduced at a popular recreation ground to reduce anti-social behaviour.

• Man fined after online request results in flytipping

  Published on Tuesday 4 June 2019

  A man who posted a request on Facebook asking for someone to remove rubbish from his home has been fined after it was later flytipped in a country lane.

• Activating digital skills and physical fun

  Published on Tuesday 4 June 2019

  Free wellbeing sessions were held across the Harborough District last week to help people aged over 60 improve their digital skills and keep active.

• Giant sandpit to provide fun all year long

  Published on Friday 31 May 2019

  Children will get to enjoy the fun of the ‘beach’, all year round, with the introduction of a giant sandpit to replace the Harborough by the Sea event.

• Could you help out in emergency?

  Published on Friday 31 May 2019

  Would you be prepared to be called upon in the event of a flood, fire or any other major emergency in the Harborough district?

• Man fined after his rubbish was flytipped

  Published on Wednesday 29 May 2019

  A man has been fined after rubbish he asked a friend to remove from his garage was dumped in a country lane.

• Open invite to local lottery anniversary celebration

  Published on Friday 24 May 2019

  Good 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’.

• Council obtains injunction to halt works on site in Claybrooke Parva

  Published on Wednesday 22 May 2019

  Harborough District Council is aware of the unauthorised operational development on the Land at Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva.

• New chairman elected at district council

  Published on Tuesday 21 May 2019

  Councillor Barbara Johnson has been elected as the chairman of Harborough District Council for 2019/20.

• Free Over 60s Wellbeing Event

  Published on Monday 20 May 2019

  Come 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.

• Become a Parish Councillor for Claybooke Parva Parish Council

  Published on Friday 17 May 2019

  Claybooke Parva Parish Council needs you to become a Parish Councillor.

• New era for district’s Innovation Centre

  Published on Wednesday 15 May 2019

  Harborough Innovation Centre, which provides office space to new businesses in the Harborough district, is to be managed by the Council from 1 July 2019.

• Love Your Local Harborough Market

  Published on Friday 10 May 2019

  Harborough District Council is urging everyone to show Harborough Market and its traders a little love during Love Your Local Market fortnight.

• May Day Fun in Market Harborough

  Published on Wednesday 1 May 2019

  Harborough 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.

• Major milestone as Local Plan is adopted

  Published on Tuesday 30 April 2019

  A 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.

• Local Plan set to be adopted

  Published on Friday 26 April 2019

  The Local Plan – a key document which will help shape future development across the Harborough district – is set to be adopted.