Latest news

• Shop fronts to get makeover thanks to grants

  Published on Wednesday 13 October 2021

  Shop fronts across the district are set for a makeover to help boost the appeal and character of shopping areas and help attract more customers.

• Round-up of planning decisions – 12 October 2021

  Published on Wednesday 13 October 2021

  The following decisions were made at a meeting of Harborough District Council’s planning committee on 12 October 2021:

• Lockdowns contribute to third year of improved air quality

  Published on Tuesday 12 October 2021

  Air quality has continued to improve in Lutterworth, for the third year running, with the coronavirus lockdowns noted as a significant factor.

• Step up to help shape future of town

  Published on Friday 8 October 2021

  People are being given a unique opportunity to democratically shape future development and community aspirations in Market Harborough.

• Funding boost will help launch armed forces project

  Published on Friday 8 October 2021

  Extra funding to help launch an exciting new project to support the Armed Forces community has been welcomed this week.

• Council sells land earmarked for housing

  Published on Wednesday 6 October 2021

  Land owned by the Council, which has been earmarked for more than 70 new homes, has been sold for £4.9million.

• Vegan market set to arrive in town

  Published on Monday 4 October 2021

  The first ever Market Harborough Vegan Market will take over The Square, right in the heart of the town, on Sunday 31 October 2021, from 10.30am to 4pm. 

• Call for businesses to apply for grants

  Published on Wednesday 29 September 2021

  Thousands of pounds in grants have already been handed to local businesses which are recovering from the Covid pandemic – and more are being encouraged to apply for funding.

• Councils to crackdown on substance abuse

  Published on Tuesday 28 September 2021

  New powers have been introduced to tackle the use of psychoactive substances and ‘legal highs’, such as nitrous oxide, linked to anti-social behaviour.

• New Crisis Cafés to provide mental health support to Market Harborough

  Published on Wednesday 22 September 2021

  Launching today from 4pm (Wednesday 22 September 2021), the Market Harborough Crisis Café will provide mental health crisis support to local people.

• Driving success in HGV support scheme

  Published on Tuesday 21 September 2021

  People in the Harborough district are already benefiting from a scheme to help them train as HGV drivers.

• New community bus on the road thanks to funding

  Published on Tuesday 21 September 2021

  A dedicated charity, which helps people with mobility issues travel to destinations across the district, now has the keys to a new mini-bus thanks to generous funding.

• Fly-tipper caught on CCTV fined in court  

  Published on Thursday 16 September 2021

  A man who was caught on CCTV dumping wooden fencing in a country lane has been ordered by a court to pay out nearly £4,500.

• Projects to benefit from over £400k

  Published on Wednesday 15 September 2021

  More than £400,000 is set to help more local projects get off the ground to benefit residents across the Harborough district.

• Royal visitors delight crowds in Market Harborough

  Published on Thursday 9 September 2021

  Their Royal Highnesses, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, yesterday (Wednesday) visited Market Harborough on a whistle-stop tour to honour the town’s 800-year history.

• Up to £10m revamp of district leisure centres planned

  Published on Thursday 9 September 2021

  Nearly £9m could be invested into revamping Market Harborough leisure centre – with ambitious plans of site improvements.

• Proposals to tackle substance abuse move closer

  Published on Tuesday 7 September 2021

  New powers are set to be introduced to tackle the use psychoactive substances and ‘legal highs’, such as nitrous oxide, linked to anti-social behaviour.

• Ambitious vision for Lutterworth’s town centre unveiled

  Published on Tuesday 7 September 2021

  New meeting spaces, innovative artwork or statues, and the creation of a public plaza are just a few of the proposals being put forward as part of an ambitious vision for Lutterworth town centre.

• Council to help Afghan families fleeing persecution

  Published on Monday 6 September 2021

  Harborough District Council is preparing to help house and support a number of Afghan refugees fleeing persecution from the Taliban.

• Harborough market celebrates 800th anniversary

  Published on Monday 6 September 2021

  A series of celebratory events are planned to mark the 800th anniversary of the Tuesday market in Market Harborough.

• Drive career forward with HGV driver training

  Published on Monday 6 September 2021

  People in the Harborough district are being offered a unique opportunity to get HGV driver training to help them seek higher paid, prosperous and secure employment.

• Apply for share of £43k for community projects

  Published on Thursday 2 September 2021

  A share of £43,000 for local projects is up for grabs by community groups, parish councils, schools and charities. 

• Visitors encouraged back to Market Harborough with programme of events

  Published on Thursday 19 August 2021

  An exciting calendar of summer events kicks off this weekend in Harborough Town Square with a Birds of Prey display this Saturday 21 August.  

• More grants to help businesses recover from pandemic

  Published on Wednesday 4 August 2021

  Further Government grants are being made available to help businesses in the Harborough district bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.

• Business giants signal major boost for district’s economy

  Published on Wednesday 4 August 2021

  Major investment from four global businesses, at a key distribution site in the Harborough district, has been welcomed as a “a significant boost for the local economy”.

• New tourism guide launched to attract visitors

  Published on Wednesday 4 August 2021

  A vibrant new tourism guide has been published to boost the number of visitors to the Harborough district.

• Local Authority Trading company welcomes national retailer to Market Harborough

  Published on Wednesday 4 August 2021

  Harborough District Commercial Services Ltd (HDCS) (Harborough District Council’s Local Authority Trading company) is set to welcome a British discount variety retailer to Market Harborough.

• Homes get energy-efficiency boost thanks to grant

  Published on Wednesday 28 July 2021

  Some of the least energy-efficient homes in the Harborough district are set to benefit from a new initiative after funding was secured. 

• Flag of Leicestershire flying above The Symington Building

  Published on Friday 23 July 2021

  Today (Friday 23 July 2021), we are flying, above The Symington Building, the new official Flag of Leicestershire.