Latest news

• Round-up of planning committee decisions – 20 July 2021

  Published on Wednesday 21 July 2021

  Harborough District Council’s planning committee met on 20 July 2021 to consider a number of applications, and other matters, with the following outcomes:

• Enjoy summer responsibly campaign urges

  Published on Friday 9 July 2021

  It’s not just the Euro 2021 final we have to look forward to this weekend but, with many schools breaking up for the holidays, it feels like summertime is here.

• Shoppers invited to have say on town retail

  Published on Wednesday 7 July 2021

  People of all ages are being given an opportunity to have their say about the way they shop with town centre businesses.

• Work set to start on new Local Plan for district

  Published on Tuesday 6 July 2021

  The current Local Plan is continuing to provide an up-to-date framework for future sustainable growth across the Harborough district, according to a recent review.

• New housing scheme to help local people in need

  Published on Monday 5 July 2021

  Local people who have lost their homes, or have nowhere to go, will be helped thanks to a new housing scheme.

• New campaign launched to crackdown on layby litter

  Published on Monday 28 June 2021

  A new campaign to help reduce the amount of litter left in laybys, along major roads in the Harborough district, has been launched today (28 June) with day of action.

• Let’s join together to say a big ‘thank you’

  Published on Thursday 24 June 2021

  People across the Harborough district are being encouraged to join together to say ‘thank you’, in their own unique way, to those who have helped them during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Flag raising to mark Armed Forces Day

  Published on Monday 21 June 2021

  Harborough District Council hoisted a flag, on Monday 21 June 2021, to show the district’s gratitude to the Armed Forces community.

• Visits give insight into job scheme benefits

  Published on Friday 18 June 2021

  Council Leader Cllr Phil King and Neil O’Brien MP took time this week to visit young people and employers who are benefitting from the national Kickstart Scheme.

• Major milestone for district on grassroots planning power

  Published on Friday 18 June 2021

  Residents in the Harborough district have been praised for their commitment to helping shape their communities after a major milestone was reached.

• Join the business innovators at exciting virtual event

  Published on Friday 11 June 2021

  The most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses in the Harborough district are set to take part in a unique virtual event – and more people are being invited to take part.

• Fly-tipping in district falls for second year in row

  Published on Friday 11 June 2021

  Harborough District Council's successful Tip Off campaign continues to drive down fly-tipping in the Harborough district – bucking the national trend which has seen incidents increase.

• Community and Volunteers Fair returns to town

  Published on Friday 11 June 2021

  Voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations will once again be showcasing the work they do as the popular Community and Volunteers Fair returns.

• Woman first to receive higher fine after fly-tipping

  Published on Wednesday 9 June 2021

  A woman has been fined £400 for ‘duty of care’ offences, relating to fly-tipping, under new tougher measures introduced by the Council.

• More than £925,000 given out to local projects

  Published on Wednesday 9 June 2021

  A diverse range of community projects have received a welcome financial boost – totalling more than £925,000 – thanks to the district council.

• Council to become LOROS 'Compassionate Workplace'

  Published on Tuesday 8 June 2021

  Harborough District Council is set to become the first LOROS ‘compassionate workplace’ in the East Midlands.

• Harborough’s independent businesses to join Fiver Fest High Street campaign

  Published on Friday 4 June 2021

  Local independent shops and businesses across Harborough District are once again taking part in the Totally Locally National Fiver Fest in a bid to boost the local economy.

• Tell us how we can work together to tackle climate emergency

  Published on Tuesday 1 June 2021

  People are being asked to have their say on tackling climate change across the Harborough district.

• Town’s Sunday antiques market set to return

  Published on Friday 21 May 2021

  The popular Antiques Market is set to return to Market Harborough over the bank holiday weekend – with a new Sunday carvery available too.

• Jobs initiative to continue to help people into work

  Published on Wednesday 19 May 2021

  Job seekers are set to have a permanent route into the workplace thanks to a successful Harborough District Council initiative becoming long-term.

• Bid to install extra electric vehicle charging points

  Published on Tuesday 11 May 2021

  More electric vehicle charging points could be introduced across the Harborough district if a bid for funding is successful.

• 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.