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Volunteers and community groups celebrated at second Harborough District Community Awards
Published on Friday 10 October 2025People from across the Harborough district have been recognised for their important contributions to their communities at a special awards ceremony.
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Opportunities for volunteers discussed at Rewilding Harborough meeting
Published on Wednesday 8 October 2025A Rewilding Harborough volunteer launch event for people who want to help the project took place yesterday, Monday 6 October 2025, at the council’s offices in The Symington Building.
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Government agencies and officials to visit Rewilding Harborough project
Published on Monday 6 October 2025Leading environment organisations, including Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), are set to visit Harborough District Council’s Rewilding Harborough project on 8 October 2025.
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Second year of £1 million Community Grant Fund open for applications
Published on Tuesday 30 September 2025The first round of the second year of Harborough District Council’s £1 million Community Grant Fund is open for applications.
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Communities to benefit from theatre and play upgrades
Published on Thursday 25 September 2025Community facilities in the Harborough district are set to be boosted by a total of £163,563.86 from the council through developer contributions.
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Over £850k given to communities in first year of £1 million grant scheme
Published on Thursday 25 September 2025Residents in Harborough district have benefited from hundreds of thousands of pounds to improve their communities.
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Draft strategic partner vision for rewilding programme in Harborough District published
Published on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
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Achievements across corporate plan priority areas published
Published on Tuesday 9 September 2025Harborough District Council has published a list of its achievements for the last financial year as part of its update to Cabinet on the Quarter 4 outturn for revenue, capital and reserves.
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North, City, South council leaders cannot support city boundary expansion in draft reorganisation plan
Published on Friday 5 September 2025...
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New nesting platform for peregrines in sight
Published on Friday 29 August 2025Future generations of peregrine falcons could thrive thanks to Harborough District Council, peregrine enthusiasts, and a local building contractor.
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Grant awards help arts, creative, cultural and heritage development
Published on Wednesday 20 August 2025More opportunities for people to join in arts, creative, cultural and heritage activities will be provided in Harborough district thanks to successful grant awards.
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Heritage open day attractions you can visit for free in Harborough district
Published on Friday 15 August 2025...
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Youth Council celebrates success and seeks new members
Published on Friday 15 August 2025The Youth Council at Harborough District Council is celebrating its achievements of making meaningful contributions to the community.
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District council supports community objections to new Biomass facility
Published on Friday 8 August 2025The Leader of Harborough District Council and senior officers have supported residents and other objectors in speaking out against a new proposed Biomass facility near to Great Bowden.
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Initiative to enhance green spaces across the Harborough district launched
Published on Friday 8 August 2025.
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Popular community park celebrates 90th birthday
Published on Thursday 7 August 2025The council has marked 90 years of Welland Park in Market Harborough.
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Communities invited to have a say on new Community Wellbeing Plan
Published on Thursday 31 July 2025Harborough District Council is inviting individuals and organisations to have a say on its new draft Community Wellbeing Plan.
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Community to benefit from over £400k awarded to schools
Published on Thursday 31 July 2025Over £400,000 has been awarded to schools in the Harborough district, not only to improve educational resources but also to enhance facilities that can be used by the wider community.
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More community projects awarded share of £1 million grant scheme
Published on Thursday 31 July 2025Four community projects will receive over £56,000 from Harborough District Council.
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Poet Laureates to be appointed for Harborough district
Published on Tuesday 29 July 2025A Poet Laureate and a Junior Poet Laureate are set to be formally appointed for Harborough district.
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Tennis courts in Welland Park set for refurbishment
Published on Tuesday 29 July 2025Tennis facilities in Market Harborough’s Welland Park are set to undergo a major transformation.
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Renovation work is under way to conserve The Symington Building
Published on Monday 28 July 2025Renovation work to The Symington Building in Market Harborough is under way to conserve it for future generations.
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Timeline of Lutterworth Market Square project adjusted to support businesses and festive celebrations
Published on Tuesday 15 July 2025Harborough District Council has announced an adjustment to the delivery timeline for the Lutterworth Market Square enhancement project.
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Planning team highly commended in Royal Town Planning Institute awards
Published on Friday 11 July 2025...
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Deadline to have a say on future of councils
Published on Tuesday 8 July 2025Time is running out to have a say on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Changes to Cabinet announced
Published on Monday 7 July 2025The Leader of Harborough District Council, Councillor Phil Knowles, has announced changes to Cabinet and areas of responsibility.
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Nominations for 2025 Community Awards are open
Published on Thursday 26 June 2025People 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.
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Local initiatives across the district receive over £200k in funding
Published on Thursday 26 June 2025Community projects have received a share of £241,092.33 from Harborough District Council.
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Flag to be raised to mark Armed Forces Day
Published on Thursday 19 June 2025Harborough District Council will raise a flag on Monday 23 June 2025 to show the district’s gratitude to the Armed Forces community.
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Pub company fined after woman dies from fall
Published on Thursday 19 June 2025A pub company has been fined £240,000 following the death of a woman who visited one of its pubs on 14 May 2023.
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