Latest news

• Statement on Planning Committee – 11 May 2021

  Published on Friday 7 May 2021

  Following a High Court ruling on 4 May 2021 that local authority meetings must be open to the public in a physical sense, we have had to review the arrangements for the Planning Committee on 11 May.

• ‘Stay vigilant’ message as woman gets fly-tipping fine

  Published on Friday 7 May 2021

  Residents and businesses are being urged to ‘stay vigilant’ and ensure that anyone removing rubbish from their premises is legally allowed to do so.

• Have a say on proposals to tackle psychoactive substance misuse

  Published on Thursday 6 May 2021

  Residents are being asked to have their say on the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for use of psychoactive substances, such as nitrous oxide, linked to anti-social behaviour.

• Council Chairman to continue in role for next year

  Published on Wednesday 5 May 2021

  The current Chairman of Harborough District Council, and Vice Chairman, will continue in their civic roles for the coming year.

• Department for Education Notice

  Published on Tuesday 4 May 2021

  DIOCESE OF LEICESTER MOWSLEY ST NICHOLAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

• Landlords’ Forum – join free virtual event

  Published on Tuesday 13 April 2021

  Calling all landlords, letting agents and those with an interest in housing!

• HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

  Published on Friday 9 April 2021

  The Chairman of Harborough District Council has paid tribute to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

• People urged to respect parks and behave appropriately

  Published on Wednesday 31 March 2021

  Update on Council-owned parks and open spaces after concerns raised about anti-social behaviour.

• Call for sites with potential for development

  Published on Monday 29 March 2021

  Landowners, developers, site promoters and property agents are being encouraged to come forward if they have land which could be suitable for development.

• Funding support for leisure centres to help recovery

  Published on Wednesday 24 March 2021

  Leisure centres in the Harborough district, which are set to reopen after lockdown, are set to benefit from Government funding announced this week.

• Council marks one year on from the start of lockdown

  Published on Tuesday 23 March 2021

  Single cherry trees are being planted in two locations in the Harborough district to acknowledge the impact of Covid-19 one year since the first national lockdown began.

• New window display to welcome shoppers

  Published on Tuesday 16 March 2021

  An innovative and eye-catching window display is now adorning an empty shop in Market Harborough town centre.

• First ever Harborough Jobs Week set to get underway

  Published on Monday 15 March 2021

  Are you looking for a job? Maybe you need support in updating your CV or sharpening your interview skills? If so, don’t miss the first ever Harborough Jobs Week.

• Young people step into workplace thanks to scheme

  Published on Friday 12 March 2021

  More than 30 work placements, created to help young people struggling to find employment in the challenging economic climate, are now ready to be filled.

• Strong progress in providing future jobs and homes

  Published on Thursday 4 March 2021

  Much-needed housing, employment and infrastructure are continuing to be provided for people who need it in the Harborough district, according to a new report.

• Planning decisions– 2 March 2021

  Published on Wednesday 3 March 2021

  Decisions from Harborough District Council's planning committee meeting on 2 March 2021.

• Get involved with Harborough Jobs Week

  Published on Wednesday 24 February 2021

  Calling local employers! Do you have upcoming job vacancies?

• Council approves budget amid financial challenges

  Published on Tuesday 23 February 2021

  Harborough District Council has approved its budget as it looks to tackle significant financial challenges over the year ahead.

• Affordable homes plan given go-ahead

  Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021

  Plans to create 38 affordable homes in Market Harborough have been approved.

• Officers and council team up to tackle rural crime

  Published on Tuesday 16 February 2021

  Police officers and council staff from Market Harborough and Wigston were out in force on Friday (12 February 2021) in a planned operation to tackle crime and patrol rural and remote areas.

• Planning application to be considered

  Published on Wednesday 10 February 2021

  A planning application relating to the Naseby Square redevelopment, will be considered on Tuesday 16 February 2021.

• Lutterworth East will not be ‘called-in’

  Published on Wednesday 10 February 2021

  The Lutterworth East housing development will not be ‘called-in’ the Secretary of State has decided.

• Car parking charges to rise amid budget pressures

  Published on Tuesday 9 February 2021

  Parking charges will be increased in the Harborough district, councillors have agreed.

• Parishes set for boundary changes after review

  Published on Monday 1 February 2021

  Changes to parish boundaries in the Harborough district will now take place after feedback from the public.

• Council wins national award for fly-tipping success

  Published on Thursday 28 January 2021

  Harborough District Council has won a coveted National Recycling Award for a successful campaign dedicated to tackling fly-tipping.

• Planning committee – 26 January 2021

  Published on Wednesday 27 January 2021

  A round-up of decisions from Harborough District Council's Planning committee meeting on 26 January 2021.

• Kickstart initiative helping businesses and young people

  Published on Thursday 21 January 2021

  More than 30 unemployed young people across the Harborough district are set to gain valuable experience in the workplace thanks to a new initiative.

• Have your say on Council budget proposals

  Published on Wednesday 20 January 2021

  Ambitious budget proposals have been put forward as Harborough District Council looks to tackle significant financial challenges over the year ahead.

• Grants for businesses which have had no funding during recent lockdowns

  Published on Friday 15 January 2021

  Grants are being made available to businesses in the Harborough district which have NOT received any financial support during the Covid-19 restrictions in November and December 2020.