Latest news

• More electric car charge-up points on way

  Published on Wednesday 12 January 2022

  There will soon be more places to top up electric vehicles with the installation of more charge-up points in the Harborough district.

• Have your say on Council budget proposals

  Published on Tuesday 11 January 2022

  People are encouraged to have their say on the latest budget proposals as the Council looks to deliver its ’vision for the future’.

• Car park users contribute trees to reforestation project

  Published on Tuesday 11 January 2022

  Car park users in the Harborough district have contributed to a donation of 105 trees - part of 51,770 trees nationally - to mangrove projects in Madagascar.

• Crime-busting initiative expanded in Lutterworth

  Published on Friday 7 January 2022

  A successful crime-busting initiative, which invites residents to improve safety and security at their homes, is being expanded in Lutterworth.

• People urged to get the Covid vaccine urgently as hospital admissions soar

  Published on Tuesday 4 January 2022

  People in Leicestershire who are due for a Covid vaccine are being urged to have it as a matter of urgency, as the number of people with Covid in Leicester’s hospitals has doubled since Christmas Day.

• How the Crisis Café is reaching out to help people in need

  Published on Tuesday 21 December 2021

  “Just walk in, share what’s worrying you, and, if we can, we’ll help.”

• Council chief executive announces retirement

  Published on Tuesday 21 December 2021

  Norman Proudfoot Chief Executive of Harborough District Council has announced that he is to step down from his role in February next year. 

• Freedom of the district to be granted to local athletes

  Published on Wednesday 15 December 2021

  Gold medallists Dylan Fletcher and Laura Sugar are set to be granted the Freedom of the District at a ceremony next year.

• Council demonstrates commitment to tackling climate change

  Published on Tuesday 14 December 2021

  Harborough District Council has signalled its full commitment to work towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030 by ensuring climate change is a key priority in its corporate vision.

• Rail Freight proposal consultation plans released

  Published on Monday 13 December 2021

  A document setting out what the public consultation for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange will look like has been released by developers.

• Platinum Jubilee plans underway

  Published on Thursday 2 December 2021

  Plans are underway to mark and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen becoming the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 glorious years on the throne.

• Festive elves move into town market

  Published on Wednesday 1 December 2021

  There are new occupants of Market Harborough indoor market – in the shape of festive elves!

• Rubbish dumped in country lane leads to fine

  Published on Tuesday 30 November 2021

  A man, who failed to check if the person removing rubbish from his home was licensed to do so, has been fined after it was dumped in a country lane.

• Residents answer call to shape town's future planning aspirations 

  Published on Wednesday 24 November 2021

  There has been a fantastic response to our calls for people to help shape future development in the town and join a neighbourhood plan forum for Market Harborough.

• Tell us your community priorities asks Council  

  Published on Monday 22 November 2021

  Residents are being invited to share their aspirations and priorities for the Harborough district.

• Keeping you safe this festive season

  Published on Thursday 18 November 2021

  As the festive season of 2021 begins, Harborough Community Safety Partnership's Christmas Presence campaign is here to remind residents to keep safe throughout the season.

• Toys on the Table appeal launches for 2021

  Published on Wednesday 10 November 2021

  Toys for disadvantaged children can once again be dropped off at Harborough Market as this year’s Toys on the Table appeal gets underway.

• Festive events set to bring people into town

  Published on Tuesday 9 November 2021

  With the festive season on its way, a host of festive delights are being lined up in the Harborough district to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

• Town to be illuminated ‘poppy red’ for Remembrance

  Published on Monday 8 November 2021

  The town centre in Market Harborough and The Symington Building are set to be illuminated ‘poppy red’ to mark the Remembrance commemorations.

• Council to re-consult on ‘planning obligations’

  Published on Friday 5 November 2021

  People are being invited to have their say on how the Council works with developers to help provide improved community facilities and infrastructure.

• Autumn market returns with food and gift ideas

  Published on Wednesday 3 November 2021

  An Autumn Market is returning to Market Harborough offering a wide selection of freshly prepared street foods, artisan grocery products, arts, crafts, clothing and accessories.

• Fly-tipper must pay £400 after being caught red-handed

  Published on Tuesday 26 October 2021

  A man who used a borrowed van to dump rubbish a country lane was caught in the act by a CCTV camera.

• Job seekers to benefit from regular support

  Published on Wednesday 20 October 2021

  Following the success of a recent trial drop-in ‘Job Club’ to help those seeking employment, these are to become a regular event.

• Council celebrates housing and infrastructure success

  Published on Thursday 14 October 2021

  The district council is continuing to take significant steps in providing housing and infrastructure where it is needed across Harborough district.

• Shop fronts to get makeover thanks to grants

  Published on Wednesday 13 October 2021

  Shop fronts across the district are set for a makeover to help boost the appeal and character of shopping areas and help attract more customers.

• Round-up of planning decisions – 12 October 2021

  Published on Wednesday 13 October 2021

  The following decisions were made at a meeting of Harborough District Council’s planning committee on 12 October 2021:

• Lockdowns contribute to third year of improved air quality

  Published on Tuesday 12 October 2021

  Air quality has continued to improve in Lutterworth, for the third year running, with the coronavirus lockdowns noted as a significant factor.

• Step up to help shape future of town

  Published on Friday 8 October 2021

  People are being given a unique opportunity to democratically shape future development and community aspirations in Market Harborough.

• Funding boost will help launch armed forces project

  Published on Friday 8 October 2021

  Extra funding to help launch an exciting new project to support the Armed Forces community has been welcomed this week.