Latest news

• Affordable homes plan given go-ahead

  Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021

  Plans to create 38 affordable homes in Market Harborough have been approved.

• Officers and council team up to tackle rural crime

  Published on Tuesday 16 February 2021

  Police officers and council staff from Market Harborough and Wigston were out in force on Friday (12 February 2021) in a planned operation to tackle crime and patrol rural and remote areas.

• Planning application to be considered

  Published on Wednesday 10 February 2021

  A planning application relating to the Naseby Square redevelopment, will be considered on Tuesday 16 February 2021.

• Lutterworth East will not be ‘called-in’

  Published on Wednesday 10 February 2021

  The Lutterworth East housing development will not be ‘called-in’ the Secretary of State has decided.

• Car parking charges to rise amid budget pressures

  Published on Tuesday 9 February 2021

  Parking charges will be increased in the Harborough district, councillors have agreed.

• Parishes set for boundary changes after review

  Published on Monday 1 February 2021

  Changes to parish boundaries in the Harborough district will now take place after feedback from the public.

• Council wins national award for fly-tipping success

  Published on Thursday 28 January 2021

  Harborough District Council has won a coveted National Recycling Award for a successful campaign dedicated to tackling fly-tipping.

• Planning committee – 26 January 2021

  Published on Wednesday 27 January 2021

  A round-up of decisions from Harborough District Council's Planning committee meeting on 26 January 2021.

• Kickstart initiative helping businesses and young people

  Published on Thursday 21 January 2021

  More than 30 unemployed young people across the Harborough district are set to gain valuable experience in the workplace thanks to a new initiative.

• Have your say on Council budget proposals

  Published on Wednesday 20 January 2021

  Ambitious budget proposals have been put forward as Harborough District Council looks to tackle significant financial challenges over the year ahead.

• Grants for businesses which have had no funding during recent lockdowns

  Published on Friday 15 January 2021

  Grants are being made available to businesses in the Harborough district which have NOT received any financial support during the Covid-19 restrictions in November and December 2020.

• Overwhelming response to charity toys appeal

  Published on Monday 11 January 2021

  The 2020 HFM Christmas Toys on the Table Appeal is being heralded a resounding success, following an overwhelming response by the public.

• Feedback from Council survey helping Covid response and recovery

  Published on Monday 4 January 2021

  Valuable feedback from residents and businesses is helping shape the ongoing district-wide response to the coronavirus pandemic and the steps to recovery.

• Garden waste collections fee to rise in 2021

  Published on Tuesday 15 December 2020

  The cost of subscribing to have your garden waste collected in the Harborough district will rise next year, councillors have agreed.

• Aiming to boost sports facilities and unlock funding

  Published on Tuesday 15 December 2020

  Improving community and sports facilities and unlocking funding streams, now and in the future, is the aim of a new strategy approved this week.

• Have your say on review of planning guidance

  Published on Thursday 10 December 2020

  People are being invited to have their say on three planning consultations being launched from Friday 11 December 2020.

• Festive winter scene brought to life in town centre

  Published on Thursday 10 December 2020

  Just in time for the Christmas season, a wintery window scene has been brought to life in Market Harborough.

• Local projects benefit from share of over £20k

  Published on Thursday 10 December 2020

  More than £20,000 in funding has been shared between local projects aiming to boost community well-being.

• Free car parking signage – an apology

  Published on Monday 7 December 2020

  Harborough District Council is once again offering free parking on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas in our car parks to help local businesses and encourage people to shop locally.

• ‘We must work together to drive down Covid rates’ says Leader

  Published on Tuesday 1 December 2020

  The Leader of Harborough District Council has urged everyone to step up the fight against coronavirus saying ‘we must all do our bit’ to reduce the spread.

• 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?