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New Chairman confirmed at Annual Council
Published on Tuesday 20 May 2025Councillor Peter James has been elected as Chairman of Harborough District Council for the 2025/26 council year.
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Freedom of the District honour granted to Lauren Henry
Published on Tuesday 20 May 2025Gold medallist Lauren Henry has been granted the Freedom of the District for her amazing sporting achievement.
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Climate friendly information to be shared at Sustainability Accelerator Event
Published on Friday 16 May 2025A sustainability-focused convention is scheduled for local businesses during Great Big Green Week.
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Funding available for rural businesses and organisations
Published on Wednesday 14 May 2025Rural enterprises and community organisations across the Harborough district are invited to apply for shares of over £200,000.
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Grant scheme launched to boost local vibrant event scene
Published on Monday 12 May 2025New grant funding is available for the growth and support of public events that attract visitors to Harborough district’s towns and villages.
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New heritage grants to celebrate Harborough district’s history and culture
Published on Monday 12 May 2025Businesses and organisations in Harborough district are invited to apply for new grant funding designed to support the celebration and promotion of local heritage, culture and historical venues.
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Flood Support Grant for Harborough residents extended
Published on Tuesday 6 May 2025.
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Statement – death of Cllr Barbara Johnson
Published on Friday 2 May 2025Everyone at Harborough District Council is deeply shocked and saddened by the unexpected death of Cllr Barbara Johnson.
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Council provides assurances over valued sports hall
Published on Wednesday 16 April 2025Harborough District Council is reassuring residents and clubs over the future of the Harborough Leisure Centre sports hall, after rumours have circulated around possible future uses.
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Tree-mendous response as fruit trees are given away
Published on Wednesday 16 April 2025Thousands of residents living in the Harborough district have benefitted from the council’s free fruit tree scheme.
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Join events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Published on Friday 11 April 2025Residents are invited to join events taking place in Harborough district to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, known as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).
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Works to conserve historic church supported by council
Published on Tuesday 8 April 2025A heritage conservation project has been completed at St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough.
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Local residents work together to plant a new Tiny Forest in their community
Published on Saturday 22 March 2025Residents got together and brought their spades, shovels and gardening gloves for a free family tree and shrub planting event at The Headlands Recreation Ground in Market Harborough.
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Council cuts total annual greenhouse gas emissions by 39% since 2019-20
Published on Friday 21 March 2025Harborough District Council has cut its total annual greenhouse gas emissions by 39% since 2019-20, while Harborough district’s overall emissions have reduced from 12.6 tonnes per person in 2005 to 7.7 tonnes per person in 2022.
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Council continues to support local communities and businesses through UKSPF funding
Published on Friday 21 March 2025Harborough District Council has secured an additional £710,593 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to boost local businesses, skills, and community initiatives in 2025/26.
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Bold vision for future of local council structures submitted to Government
Published on Friday 21 March 2025A bold vision which puts people and places at the heart of future council structures in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been submitted to Government. (Friday 21 March 2025).
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Residents claim free fruit tree as part of tribute to 80th anniversary of VE Day
Published on Thursday 20 March 2025Hundreds of residents from across the Harborough district claimed their free fruit tree last Friday (14 March 2025) from locations in Lutterworth and Scraptoft.
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Land purchased by council secures region’s biggest rewilding greenspace
Published on Thursday 20 March 2025Harborough District Council has purchased land to restore a nature-depleted area on a nationally significant scale.
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Community groups awarded funding from council’s £1 million grant scheme
Published on Thursday 20 March 2025Over £250,000 in funding has been approved by Harborough District Council for parishes and towns from its £1 million Community Grant Fund.
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Tiny Forests to bring more trees to urban spaces in local communities
Published on Tuesday 18 March 2025Two Tiny Forests are set to be created in urban spaces across the Harborough district.
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Harborough District Council welcomes county council comments on draft local plan
Published on Monday 17 March 2025Harborough District Council has welcomed the early publication of draft comments on its draft local plan by Leicestershire County Council.
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Council leaders meet Minister to discuss local government reform
Published on Wednesday 12 March 2025.
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Invitation to have your say on the draft local plan for the Harborough District
Published on Monday 10 March 2025People are invited to have their say in an eight-week consultation on the draft local plan for the Harborough District.
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Putting communities at the heart of future local government services
Published on Friday 7 March 2025...
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Plant a tree for VE Day – free fruit trees for 80th anniversary
Published on Friday 7 March 2025Residents across the Harborough district are invited to claim free fruit trees.
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Council approves budget including more flooding support for district households
Published on Tuesday 25 February 2025The district council last night approved its budget and Council Tax for the year ahead.
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Putting communities at the heart of future local government services
Published on Friday 21 February 2025...
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No collaboration - our residents deserve better, say local leaders
Published on Thursday 20 February 2025...
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Draft local plan for Harborough district to be discussed by Cabinet
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2025Harborough District Council will publish its draft local plan on 12 February 2025 ahead of a Cabinet meeting on 20 February 2025.
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Council offices to be used as temporary home for new banking hub
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2025The call for a new banking hub in Market Harborough has been answered by Harborough District Council.
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