Latest news

• Coronavirus mobile testing unit opens in Lutterworth

  Published on Tuesday 1 December 2020

  A temporary coronavirus mobile testing unit has opened at Lutterworth Sports Centre car park.

• Businesses urged to get ready for end of EU transition on 1 January

  Published on Friday 27 November 2020

  Evidence suggesting that many Leicestershire businesses might not be prepared for the end of the EU Exit transition period has led to calls to action from local community leaders.

• Free parking on Saturdays in run up to Christmas

  Published on Thursday 26 November 2020

  Shoppers are once again set to benefit from free parking on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas in all council-owned car parks in the Harborough district.

• More grants launched to help businesses affected by lockdown

  Published on Wednesday 25 November 2020

  Further grants have been launched this week to help businesses in the Harborough district which have been affected by the national lockdown.

• Grants for local businesses affected by lockdown

  Published on Thursday 19 November 2020

  Businesses in the Harborough district which have been forced to temporarily close under the national restrictions are being urged to apply for a grant.

• Market to become drop off point for Toys on the Table appeal

  Published on Wednesday 18 November 2020

  Harborough District Council has stepped in to support HFM with their annual Toys on the Table appeal, after Covid-19 restrictions and limitations of their premises placed the 2020 appeal in jeopardy.

• Improved online support for armed forces community

  Published on Wednesday 11 November 2020

  The Armed Forces community across Harborough district are now able to access a range of help and support thanks to improved online resources.

• Temporary Covid-19 test centre to open in district

  Published on Monday 9 November 2020

  A temporary Covid-19 walk-through test centre will be set up in Market Harborough.

• Get funding to employ a young person

  Published on Wednesday 4 November 2020

  Would you like to help a young person take their first step into work?

• Comedy festival returns to Harborough district for 2021

  Published on Wednesday 4 November 2020

  Call for venues and performers to get involved.

• Residents urged to mark Remembrance at home

  Published on Tuesday 3 November 2020

  Residents across the district are being asked to stay home on Remembrance Sunday this year and find other ways to honour those who served and sacrificed themselves in the line of duty.

• Council land sale paves way for affordable housing

  Published on Tuesday 3 November 2020

  38 much-needed affordable homes are set to be built, as part of a redevelopment project on land at Naseby Square, after the sale of Council-owned land was agreed.

• Tourism summit planned to tackle current challenges

  Published on Tuesday 3 November 2020

  A virtual tourism summit is set to bring together hospitality businesses in the district to share ideas on how to overcome the challenges of the current coronavirus pandemic.

• Join the fight against 'zombie batteries'

  Published on Tuesday 3 November 2020

  Harborough district residents are being urged to “join the fight against Zombie batteries” in a bid to tackle waste and recycling fires caused by carelessly discarded dead batteries.

• Major step in meeting local housing needs

  Published on Thursday 29 October 2020

  A major milestone has been reached in helping meet housing need and making sure the right development happens in the right place across Harborough district.

• Action taken to protect land in village

  Published on Tuesday 13 October 2020

  Action has been taken to protect land in Claybrooke Parva which prevents unpermitted temporary buildings and structures.

• Test and Trace isolation payment for residents launched

  Published on Monday 12 October 2020

  People who are self-isolating, due to coronavirus, are now able to apply for a one-off payment to help ease the financial impact of having to remain at home.

• Have your say on council support during lockdown

  Published on Wednesday 7 October 2020

  Residents and businesses in the Harborough district are being asked about their experiences of support from the Council during the national coronavirus lockdown.

• Council creates new chief executive role

  Published on Monday 5 October 2020

  Harborough District Council has appointed Norman Proudfoot as Chief Executive following the reinstatement of a single Chief Executive model.

• Views sought on parish proposals

  Published on Thursday 1 October 2020

  People are being invited to share their views on proposed changes to parish boundaries and arrangements in the Harborough district.

• Villages hall improves facilities thanks to grant

  Published on Tuesday 22 September 2020

  A village hall in Fleckney has introduced new toilet facilities thanks to a grant.

• Roads reopen in Market Harborough after period of closure

  Published on Friday 18 September 2020

  Church Street and Adam and Eve Street in Market Harborough have reopened to traffic following a period of closure.

• Local projects get windfall of more than £235,000

  Published on Thursday 17 September 2020

  A diverse range of community projects across the Harborough district are set to benefit from a share of over £235,000 thanks to the district council.

• Spot checks for local businesses

  Published on Tuesday 15 September 2020

  Spot checks are set to be carried out at businesses across the Harborough district to ensure they are complying with Covid-19 guidelines.

• Closed roads to reopen after public feedback

  Published on Friday 11 September 2020

  Road changes, introduced to encourage shoppers back into town centres, are to be relaxed following feedback from the public.

• Council to sell former allotments site

  Published on Friday 11 September 2020

  Land owned by the Council, which had been earmarked for more than 70 new homes, is being put up for sale.

• Council looks to sell land set for redevelopment

  Published on Friday 11 September 2020

  The Council is considering selling its part of a site at Naseby Close in Market Harborough which has been earmarked for redevelopment.

• Action on air quality reaps encouraging results for second year

  Published on Wednesday 9 September 2020

  Air quality has significantly improved in Lutterworth, for the second year running, according to annual data just published.

• Plans for stable block and barn approved

  Published on Wednesday 2 September 2020

  Plans for a stable block and barn near the village of Claybrooke Parva have been approved.