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Get in the know this winter with your mental health and wellbeing

Published on Thursday 1 December 2022

Help is in place for people to support their mental health and wellbeing over winter.

• Community projects awarded Platinum Jubilee grants

  Published on Thursday 17 November 2022

  A total of £630,000 has been awarded to nine community projects by Harborough District Council.

• Council records improvements in air quality

  Published on Tuesday 15 November 2022

  Air pollution levels are continuing to improve in the Harborough district.

• Christmas events set to bring cheer to Market Harborough

  Published on Friday 11 November 2022

  The festive season is nearly upon us, beginning with the switch on of the Christmas Lights in Market Harborough town centre.

• Santa is coming to Harborough Market

  Published on Friday 11 November 2022

  This Christmas period, the indoor market will be having a special visitor every Saturday in December. That special person is Santa himself!

• Delicious business opportunity for on-site café

  Published on Monday 7 November 2022

  An exciting new opportunity has arisen to operate and run a vibrant café business at Harborough Innovation Centre (HIC) with an option to open a second café at Harborough Grow-on Centre (HGC)

• Join forums and help influence future of town

  Published on Tuesday 1 November 2022

  One of the new neighbourhood forums in Market Harborough is now off the ground – and people are being asked to contribute, as well as join other forums to help shape future development in the town.

• Refurbishment of toilets at popular park set to begin

  Published on Wednesday 26 October 2022

  The toilet facilities at one of Harborough district’s most popular parks are set to be significantly improved with a new look and better disabled facilities.

• Call for venues and performers to join comedy festival

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  Harborough District Council is delighted to announce that the Leicester Comedy Festival BIG Weekend is returning to the Harborough district in February 2023.

• Community and Volunteers Fair returns to town

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  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.

• Chairman welcomes dignitaries to civic service

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  Distinguished guests were welcomed to the Council Chairman’s civic service which highlighted the work of those in public service.

• Free workshop for entrepreneurs and start-ups in Harborough district

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  Starting in Business Programme delivered by NBV at Harborough Innovation Centre.

• Campaign to help reduce air particles begins

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  A project to monitor tiny particles that are released into the air through the burning of solid fuel – like wood, coal or other materials – has begun in Harborough district.

• Local councils to explore potential strategic partnership

  Published on Tuesday 11 October 2022

  Councillors at Harborough District Council have agreed to explore a possible Strategic Partnership arrangement with Melton Borough Council which could see the two councils working closer together.

• Shop fronts transformed thanks to Council investment

  Published on Tuesday 11 October 2022

  High street shop fronts have been transformed, to help them attract more customers, thanks to improvement grants from the Council. 

• Council to consider strategic collaboration

  Published on Thursday 6 October 2022

  Earlier this year, Council agreed to look for a suitable partner for Harborough District Council to work with strategically.

• Lutterworth’s new museum celebrates opening

  Published on Thursday 6 October 2022

  Lutterworth’s brand new museum has officially opened its doors to the public with the aim of bringing to life the last 2,000 years that have made Lutterworth what it is today.

• Model railway exhibition steams into town

  Published on Tuesday 4 October 2022

  It’s full steam ahead at Harborough Market as it gets set to host a celebration of model railways for all the family to enjoy.

• Local projects benefit from nearly £150k

  Published on Wednesday 28 September 2022

  Nearly £150,000 has been handed out to community projects thanks to the district council.

• Have your say on future of car parking in district

  Published on Monday 26 September 2022

  Residents and businesses are encouraged to have their say on car parking in the Harborough district.  

• Join in with Great Big Green Week

  Published on Friday 23 September 2022

  Harborough district residents and businesses are invited to join in with events celebrating Great Big Green Week 2022.

• HM The Queen - Statement from Harborough District Council

  Published on Friday 16 September 2022

  Statement from the Vice Chairman of Harborough District Council, Cllr Rani Mahal

• Council launches Discretionary Energy Rebate Scheme

  Published on Monday 5 September 2022

  Support is being made available to help families in the Harborough district amid rising global energy costs.

• Be prepared for an emergency this September

  Published on Friday 2 September 2022

  #30days30waysUK campaign helps people to be better prepared for a wide range of risks and consequences.

• Inspiring women's glider event puts district on world stage

  Published on Friday 2 September 2022

  With 12 competing nations, 43 elite gliding pilots with crews and supporters, plus hundreds of visitors, there was lots to enjoy during the Women’s World Gliding Championships 2022.  

• Iconic Lutterworth jet engine to get makeover

  Published on Wednesday 31 August 2022

  The iconic jet engine in Lutterworth, commemorating Sir Frank Whittle, is set to get a makeover.

• Popular Food and Drink Festival returns

  Published on Thursday 25 August 2022

  It’s back! Get set to sample some of the tastiest world cuisine around as the hugely popular Food and Drink Festival returns to Market Harborough over the bank holiday weekend.

• Join launch events for world glider championships

  Published on Monday 1 August 2022

  The Women’s World Gliding Championship is coming to Harborough district in August – and to celebrate the occasion two opening ceremony events are being held in local town centres.

• Pilot project to help residents steer planning

  Published on Wednesday 27 July 2022

  Exciting and innovative new software is being trialled to make it easier for residents to get more involved in the planning and development process.

• New scheme will help households cut their energy bills

  Published on Thursday 21 July 2022

  More than 300 homeowners in Leicestershire are eligible for efficiency improvements which will reduce energy costs as well as making households warmer and greener.