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• Council enhances connectivity in Market Harborough town centre with free Wi-Fi

  Published on Thursday 30 November 2023

  Visitors and businesses in Market Harborough town centre can now enjoy complimentary internet access, thanks to a collaborative effort between Harborough District Council and its suppliers.

• Council is one of the best in the East Midlands for affordable homes delivery

  Published on Wednesday 29 November 2023

  Harborough District Council is one of the leading authorities in the East Midlands region for providing additional affordable housing.

• Council leader asks officers to look at next steps following government’s decision on Gartree Prison Appeal

  Published on Friday 17 November 2023

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• HMP Gartree Appeal allowed - comments from Harborough District Council

  Published on Wednesday 15 November 2023

  Today (15 November 2023) The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed that the planning appeal for HMP Gartree has been allowed.

• Council confirms cost of paying for parking with app has not increased after councillor’s question

  Published on Thursday 9 November 2023

  Harborough District Council has confirmed that charges for paying for parking using the Pay by Phone app have not risen, following a question at a recent Council meeting.

• Council leader re-issues invitation to Secretary of State to visit site of proposed prison extension

  Published on Thursday 9 November 2023

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• Call for electric vehicle charging sites across rural areas

  Published on Tuesday 7 November 2023

  Harborough District Council is seeking potential sites for new electric vehicle (EV) charging points.

• Council defers decision to accept Leicester’s ‘unmet housing need’ for second time

  Published on Tuesday 7 November 2023

  “Council is right to defer decision to accept share of Leicester’s ‘unmet housing need’ for second time as a decision must be based on evidence” says council leader.

• Council marks Remembrance with lights and flags tribute

  Published on Friday 3 November 2023

  Tributes have been organised by Harborough District Council to mark the Remembrance commemorations.

• Get set for some fun at Market Harborough’s Christmas lights switch-on celebrations

  Published on Friday 3 November 2023

  Market Harborough is getting ready for a bigger and better Christmas lights switch-on for 2023.

• Council leader begins series of visits to parishes across Harborough

  Published on Tuesday 31 October 2023

  This week (week commencing 30 October 2023) the leader of Harborough District Council will attend the first of a series of meetings with individual Parish Councils and Parish Meetings in the district.

• Free parking in Market Harborough and Lutterworth confirmed across Christmas period

  Published on Wednesday 25 October 2023

  For the first time in a number of years shoppers are set to benefit from free weekend parking in the run up to Christmas in council-owned car parks in the Harborough district.

• Gold for Market Harborough in national In Bloom competition

  Published on Tuesday 24 October 2023

  Market Harborough has won gold in the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Best of Britain awards.

• Council leader to attend public meeting with MPs about Leicester’s unmet housing need

  Published on Tuesday 24 October 2023

  Leader of Harborough District Council, Cllr Knowles, has accepted the invitation to attend a public meeting with Leicestershire’s MPs about Leicester’s unmet housing need.

• Cultural Quarter to boost town centre economy

  Published on Monday 23 October 2023

  A planning application is being submitted this week which will enhance the Cultural Quarter at the heart of Market Harborough and help to promote the town centre to new visitors.

• Leicester and Leicestershire Statement of Common Ground - date for meeting with MPs passes

  Published on Friday 20 October 2023

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• Help for local shops to rise and revive across the Harborough district

  Published on Wednesday 18 October 2023

  Tailored retail support is available to independent shops in Harborough district thanks to a new business initiative developed by the council.

• More volunteering opportunities developed thanks to funding

  Published on Tuesday 17 October 2023

  Harborough District Council has been working with Voluntary Action Leicestershire (VAL) to develop volunteering opportunities in the district, thanks to government funding.

• Council encourages more young people to get involved in local government

  Published on Tuesday 17 October 2023

  Young people in the Harborough district are being encouraged to consider a career in local government.

• Media briefing: Leicester and Leicestershire Statement of Common Ground (SOCG)

  Published on Wednesday 11 October 2023

  This page was updated on 7 December 2023

• Harborough Market benefits from new air conditioning system in transformation

  Published on Thursday 5 October 2023

  Traders in the popular food hall of the indoor market are enjoying a brand new air conditioning system following the previous one failing in January and being deemed beyond repair.

• High Sheriff of Leicestershire thanks volunteers on visit to the Harborough district

  Published on Wednesday 4 October 2023

  The High Sheriff of Leicestershire has visited Market Harborough to thank dedicated volunteers in the Harborough district.

• Local MPs decline meeting with council leader about share of Leicester’s unmet housing need

  Published on Monday 2 October 2023

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• Harborough district projects benefit from over £400k

  Published on Monday 2 October 2023

  Over £400k has been handed out to a diverse range of community projects thanks to the district council.

• New business support service launched in Harborough district

  Published on Monday 2 October 2023

  Businesses across the Harborough district now have access to a new funded business support programme, the Leicestershire Business Advice Service.

• Council’s Domestic Abuse Champion meets with deputy police and crime commissioner

  Published on Thursday 28 September 2023

  In her role as Domestic Abuse Champion at Harborough District Council, Cllr Rose Forman has met with the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Rani Mahal.

• Market Harborough’s Christmas lights switch-on moves to a Saturday

  Published on Tuesday 26 September 2023

  Market Harborough’s Christmas lights switch-on will take place on a Saturday this year to encourage a bigger footfall in the town centre.

• Ashton Rise log play area, Linden Homes – clarification in view of recent media coverage

  Published on Tuesday 26 September 2023

  Following recent media coverage of a log play area at Ashton Rise, Market Harborough, the council wishes to clarify the following information about provision for play by the developer, Linden Homes.

• District council appoints new chief executive

  Published on Monday 25 September 2023

  A new chief executive has been appointed by Harborough District Council.