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Local initiatives across the district receive over £200k in funding

Published on Thursday 26 June 2025

Community projects have received a share of £241,092.33 from Harborough District Council.

• Nominations for 2025 Community Awards are open

  Published on Thursday 26 June 2025

  People are invited to nominate individuals, groups and businesses who make a valuable contribution to their local community in the Harborough District for a special award.

• Flag to be raised to mark Armed Forces Day

  Published on Thursday 19 June 2025

  Harborough District Council will raise a flag on Monday 23 June 2025 to show the district’s gratitude to the Armed Forces community.

• Pub company fined after woman dies from fall

  Published on Thursday 19 June 2025

  A pub company has been fined £240,000 following the death of a woman who visited one of its pubs on 14 May 2023.

• Have your say now on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

  Published on Monday 9 June 2025

  Residents, businesses and organisations are being urged to have a say on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

• Views on council car parks invited

  Published on Thursday 5 June 2025

  Harborough District Council is asking for feedback to help to ensure its car parks meet the needs of residents, visitors, and people who work in the district, now and in the future.

• Share your views on public open spaces

  Published on Wednesday 4 June 2025

  Harborough District Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of public open spaces in the district.

• Councillors' Ward Improvement Grant Scheme is now open for 2025/26

  Published on Monday 2 June 2025

  Harborough District Council has made more money available to support local projects that will benefit residents and improve the environment within their ward.

• New business support service launched by council

  Published on Monday 2 June 2025

  Businesses are encouraged to access a new programme of business support, the Harborough District Business Advice Service (HDBAS).

• Businesses encouraged to apply for Green Growth and Innovation Fund

  Published on Monday 2 June 2025

  Funding is now available from Harborough District Council for innovative ideas and green growth.

• Corporate Peer Challenge 2024 – full report and action plan published

  Published on Monday 2 June 2025

  Harborough District Council is pleased to publish its full report from the Local Government Association Peer Challenge which took place in November 2024.

• National and local partners express support for Market Harborough Rewilding Project

  Published on Friday 30 May 2025

  A number of local landowners from adjacent plots have come forward to express an interest in joining an ambitious district council-led rewilding project to the north of Market Harborough.

• Pétanque piste officially open for play

  Published on Thursday 29 May 2025

  A specially built area where residents and visitors can play pétanque has officially opened in a well-loved Market Harborough park.

• Inclusive Friendship Park opens to the community

  Published on Thursday 29 May 2025

  Market Harborough’s Friendship Park has officially opened to the public to enjoy.

• Awards set to celebrate volunteers for second year

  Published on Wednesday 28 May 2025

  Following their success last year, the Harborough District Community Awards will be held for the second time this autumn.

• Councils working together on Harborough District draft local plan

  Published on Tuesday 27 May 2025

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• Possible town council for Market Harborough to be discussed

  Published on Friday 23 May 2025

  A report about the benefits of creating a town council for Market Harborough will be considered by the Market Harborough Special Expense Advisory Panel on 11 June 2025.

• The Symington Building and Market Hall to have restoration work

  Published on Thursday 22 May 2025

  Major improvements are to be made to two of Market Harborough’s iconic community assets to preserve their condition.

• Employment scheme extended to help more people into work

  Published on Wednesday 21 May 2025

  A scheme aimed at getting people into full time employment has been extended.

• New Chairman confirmed at Annual Council

  Published on Tuesday 20 May 2025

  Councillor Peter James has been elected as Chairman of Harborough District Council for the 2025/26 council year.

• Freedom of the District honour granted to Lauren Henry

  Published on Tuesday 20 May 2025

  Gold medallist Lauren Henry has been granted the Freedom of the District for her amazing sporting achievement.

• Climate friendly information to be shared at Sustainability Accelerator Event

  Published on Friday 16 May 2025

  A sustainability-focused convention is scheduled for local businesses during Great Big Green Week.

• Funding available for rural businesses and organisations

  Published on Wednesday 14 May 2025

  Rural enterprises and community organisations across the Harborough district are invited to apply for shares of over £200,000.

• Grant scheme launched to boost local vibrant event scene

  Published on Monday 12 May 2025

  New grant funding is available for the growth and support of public events that attract visitors to Harborough district’s towns and villages.

• New heritage grants to celebrate Harborough district’s history and culture

  Published on Monday 12 May 2025

  Businesses and organisations in Harborough district are invited to apply for new grant funding designed to support the celebration and promotion of local heritage, culture and historical venues.

• Flood Support Grant for Harborough residents extended

  Published on Tuesday 6 May 2025

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• Statement – death of Cllr Barbara Johnson

  Published on Friday 2 May 2025

  Everyone at Harborough District Council is deeply shocked and saddened by the unexpected death of Cllr Barbara Johnson.

• Council provides assurances over valued sports hall

  Published on Wednesday 16 April 2025

  Harborough District Council is reassuring residents and clubs over the future of the Harborough Leisure Centre sports hall, after rumours have circulated around possible future uses.

• Tree-mendous response as fruit trees are given away

  Published on Wednesday 16 April 2025

  Thousands of residents living in the Harborough district have benefitted from the council’s free fruit tree scheme.

• Join events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

  Published on Friday 11 April 2025

  Residents are invited to join events taking place in Harborough district to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, known as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).