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Council supports Harborough Big Green Week raising awareness of climate change
Published on Thursday 8 June 2023Harborough district is going green for the UK’s biggest call for action on climate change.
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Duty to Cooperate - media statement from Cllr Phil Knowles, Leader of Harborough District Council
Published on Wednesday 7 June 2023Media statement
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Welland ward has formed a second neighbourhood forum for Market Harborough
Published on Monday 5 June 2023The formation of the volunteer neighbourhood forums in Market Harborough has continued with the application of Welland plan forum for formal designation.
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Young traders invited to sell at entrepreneurial market in Market Harborough
Published on Monday 5 June 2023Budding entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their talent at the first ever Young Trader Market in Market Harborough next month.
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Lutterworth careers event returns for job seekers and employers
Published on Thursday 1 June 2023Job seekers are set for the return of a careers event offering advice on training, skills and finding work, as well as a chance to network with local employers.
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Council shows support for LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month
Published on Tuesday 30 May 2023Harborough District Council is expressing support and solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities across the district during Pride Month, which is celebrated annually in June.
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Lutterworth businesses benefit from council-funded training to help them grow
Published on Tuesday 30 May 2023Independent retailers in the Harborough district are planning to grow their businesses after receiving expert advice to improve their social media and marketing content.
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Save on your energy bills by joining council’s ‘Big Community Switch’ scheme
Published on Thursday 25 May 2023Residents across the Harborough district are being encouraged to join others in saving money on their energy bills.
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New council cabinet confirmed
Published on Wednesday 24 May 2023The new Leader of Harborough District Council, Councillor Phil Knowles, has confirmed the members of the new cabinet and their areas of responsibility.
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New chairman elected at district council
Published on Monday 22 May 2023Councillor Barbara Johnson has been elected as chairman of Harborough District Council for the 2023/24 council year.
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Lutterworth property given attractive makeover to encourage buyers
Published on Tuesday 16 May 2023A former bank in the centre of Lutterworth has been transformed having been wrapped in vinyl to encourage potential new tenants and improve the look of the town.
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Explore opportunities and get careers advice during Harborough Jobs Week
Published on Thursday 11 May 2023Job seekers in Harborough district will once again be able to explore a wide range of opportunities this month.
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Special pink roses planted to mark the Coronation in the Harborough district
Published on Saturday 6 May 2023Symbolic roses have been planted in the Harborough district to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III today, 6 May.
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Community projects awarded King’s Coronation grants
Published on Thursday 4 May 2023A total of £20,000 has been awarded to 45 community projects by Harborough District Council.
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Cemetery improvements made as part of extension
Published on Wednesday 3 May 2023An extension of Harborough District Council’s Northampton Road cemetery in Market Harborough has been completed.
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Convention gives businesses options to be greener
Published on Thursday 27 April 2023Businesses are making significant strides forward towards becoming more environmentally friendly after attending the Harborough Go Green Business Convention last month.
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Councils launch survey to learn more about solid fuel burning habits
Published on Tuesday 11 April 2023Two Leicestershire authorities are asking residents to support work to understand fuel burning trends as part of a government-funded campaign.
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Fly-tipping drops as campaign continues to crack down
Published on Tuesday 4 April 2023The number of fly-tipping incidents in Harborough district has fallen in tandem with an ongoing council initiative to stamp it out.
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Council launches Coronation Grant Scheme for communities
Published on Monday 20 March 2023The council has allocated £20,000 to support community projects across the district in recognition of the Coronation of King Charles III in May.
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Campaign launched to prevent harm to livestock from dogs
Published on Monday 20 March 2023A campaign has been launched in the Harborough district to urge dog owners to help to keep livestock safe whilst out walking in the countryside this spring.
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Businesses awarded grants to help them grow
Published on Friday 17 March 2023Over 40 Harborough district businesses are set to benefit from grants from the council’s allocation of the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
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Improvements made to Broughton Astley village centre thanks to funding
Published on Friday 17 March 2023A programme of small improvements to Broughton Astley village centre is in progress, thanks to Harborough District Council’s allocation of the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
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More steps taken to preserve district’s important heritage assets
Published on Thursday 16 March 2023Some of the Harborough district’s most historically significant buildings and places are being preserved for future generations thanks to the council.
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Chairman holds Civic Charity Dinner
Published on Thursday 16 March 2023On Saturday 4 March 2023, the Chairman of Harborough District Council, Cllr Neil Bannister, held his final Civic event for his year in office – his Civic Dinner.
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HMP Gartree - change to appeal decision date
Published on Wednesday 15 March 2023Council statement
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Harborough district students discover career opportunities in local government
Published on Monday 13 March 2023Students from Welland Park Academy in Market Harborough have visited the council offices during National Careers Week (6 – 11 March) to learn about the range of careers available in local government.
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Town’s first neighbourhood forum established in Little Bowden
Published on Friday 10 March 2023A group of volunteers in Little Bowden has been formally designated a neighbourhood forum.
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Broughton Astley shop given facelift to encourage buyers
Published on Friday 3 March 2023A soon to be vacant shop in Broughton Astley has been temporarily decorated in vinyl to encourage potential new tenants and improve the look of the village centre.
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Park’s toilets made more accessible after major refurbishment
Published on Thursday 2 March 2023The first Changing Places toilet block in the Harborough district has opened to the public today.
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Striking banners welcome people into Market Harborough and Lutterworth
Published on Tuesday 28 February 2023Bright, welcoming banners encouraging people to visit and invest in Harborough district have been erected on lampposts along some of the main gateways into Market Harborough and Lutterworth.
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