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Council approves budget amid financial challenges
Published on Tuesday 23 February 2021Harborough District Council has approved its budget as it looks to tackle significant financial challenges over the year ahead.
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Affordable homes plan given go-ahead
Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021Plans to create 38 affordable homes in Market Harborough have been approved.
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Officers and council team up to tackle rural crime
Published on Tuesday 16 February 2021Police 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.
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Planning application to be considered
Published on Wednesday 10 February 2021A planning application relating to the Naseby Square redevelopment, will be considered on Tuesday 16 February 2021.
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Lutterworth East will not be ‘called-in’
Published on Wednesday 10 February 2021The Lutterworth East housing development will not be ‘called-in’ the Secretary of State has decided.
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Car parking charges to rise amid budget pressures
Published on Tuesday 9 February 2021Parking charges will be increased in the Harborough district, councillors have agreed.
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Parishes set for boundary changes after review
Published on Monday 1 February 2021Changes to parish boundaries in the Harborough district will now take place after feedback from the public.
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Council wins national award for fly-tipping success
Published on Thursday 28 January 2021Harborough District Council has won a coveted National Recycling Award for a successful campaign dedicated to tackling fly-tipping.
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Planning committee – 26 January 2021
Published on Wednesday 27 January 2021A round-up of decisions from Harborough District Council's Planning committee meeting on 26 January 2021.
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Kickstart initiative helping businesses and young people
Published on Thursday 21 January 2021More than 30 unemployed young people across the Harborough district are set to gain valuable experience in the workplace thanks to a new initiative.
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Have your say on Council budget proposals
Published on Wednesday 20 January 2021Ambitious budget proposals have been put forward as Harborough District Council looks to tackle significant financial challenges over the year ahead.
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Grants for businesses which have had no funding during recent lockdowns
Published on Friday 15 January 2021Grants 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.
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Overwhelming response to charity toys appeal
Published on Monday 11 January 2021The 2020 HFM Christmas Toys on the Table Appeal is being heralded a resounding success, following an overwhelming response by the public.
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Feedback from Council survey helping Covid response and recovery
Published on Monday 4 January 2021Valuable feedback from residents and businesses is helping shape the ongoing district-wide response to the coronavirus pandemic and the steps to recovery.
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Garden waste collections fee to rise in 2021
Published on Tuesday 15 December 2020The cost of subscribing to have your garden waste collected in the Harborough district will rise next year, councillors have agreed.
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Aiming to boost sports facilities and unlock funding
Published on Tuesday 15 December 2020Improving community and sports facilities and unlocking funding streams, now and in the future, is the aim of a new strategy approved this week.
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Have your say on review of planning guidance
Published on Thursday 10 December 2020People are being invited to have their say on three planning consultations being launched from Friday 11 December 2020.
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Festive winter scene brought to life in town centre
Published on Thursday 10 December 2020Just in time for the Christmas season, a wintery window scene has been brought to life in Market Harborough.
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Local projects benefit from share of over £20k
Published on Thursday 10 December 2020More than £20,000 in funding has been shared between local projects aiming to boost community well-being.
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Free car parking signage – an apology
Published on Monday 7 December 2020Harborough District Council is once again offering free parking on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas in our car parks to help local businesses and encourage people to shop locally.
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‘We must work together to drive down Covid rates’ says Leader
Published on Tuesday 1 December 2020The Leader of Harborough District Council has urged everyone to step up the fight against coronavirus saying ‘we must all do our bit’ to reduce the spread.
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Coronavirus mobile testing unit opens in Lutterworth
Published on Tuesday 1 December 2020A temporary coronavirus mobile testing unit has opened at Lutterworth Sports Centre car park.
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Businesses urged to get ready for end of EU transition on 1 January
Published on Friday 27 November 2020Evidence suggesting that many Leicestershire businesses might not be prepared for the end of the EU Exit transition period has led to calls to action from local community leaders.
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Free parking on Saturdays in run up to Christmas
Published on Thursday 26 November 2020Shoppers are once again set to benefit from free parking on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas in all council-owned car parks in the Harborough district.
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More grants launched to help businesses affected by lockdown
Published on Wednesday 25 November 2020Further grants have been launched this week to help businesses in the Harborough district which have been affected by the national lockdown.
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Grants for local businesses affected by lockdown
Published on Thursday 19 November 2020Businesses in the Harborough district which have been forced to temporarily close under the national restrictions are being urged to apply for a grant.
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Market to become drop off point for Toys on the Table appeal
Published on Wednesday 18 November 2020Harborough District Council has stepped in to support HFM with their annual Toys on the Table appeal, after Covid-19 restrictions and limitations of their premises placed the 2020 appeal in jeopardy.
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Improved online support for armed forces community
Published on Wednesday 11 November 2020The Armed Forces community across Harborough district are now able to access a range of help and support thanks to improved online resources.
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Temporary Covid-19 test centre to open in district
Published on Monday 9 November 2020A temporary Covid-19 walk-through test centre will be set up in Market Harborough.
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Get funding to employ a young person
Published on Wednesday 4 November 2020Would you like to help a young person take their first step into work?
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