Latest news

• Pilot project to help residents steer planning

  Published on Wednesday 27 July 2022

  Exciting and innovative new software is being trialled to make it easier for residents to get more involved in the planning and development process.

• New scheme will help households cut their energy bills

  Published on Thursday 21 July 2022

  More than 300 homeowners in Leicestershire are eligible for efficiency improvements which will reduce energy costs as well as making households warmer and greener.

• Councillors show support for Debate Not Hate campaign

  Published on Wednesday 13 July 2022

  13 July 2022

• Find your next job as careers event returns

  Published on Friday 8 July 2022

  Job seekers are set for the return of a careers event offering advice on training, skills and finding work, as well as a chance to network with local employers.

• Not-to-be-missed activities on offer for young people

  Published on Tuesday 5 July 2022

  Young people are invited to take part in a host of free drop-in activities, during the summer break, including sessions from local basketball and skateboarding VIPs.   

• Still time to enter vintage vehicle in Classic Car Show

  Published on Thursday 30 June 2022

  More than 230 vintage vehicles have already registered for the Market Harborough Classic Car Show – and there is still time to register a vehicle.

• Lutterworth Crisis Café set to open

  Published on Wednesday 29 June 2022

  A Crisis Cafe is set to launch in Lutterworth - offering mental health support in a relaxed environment - as part of a major expansion of mental health crisis support in the county.

• Public inquiry dates announced for proposed prison at Gartree

  Published on Friday 24 June 2022

  The Planning Inspectorate has confirmed a public inquiry will be held to decide the Ministry of Justice’s planning appeal to build a new prison at Gartree.    

• Flag raising to mark Armed Forces Day

  Published on Monday 20 June 2022

  Harborough District Council hoisted a flag, on Monday 20 June 2022, to show the district’s gratitude to the Armed Forces community.

• New electric vehicle charge-up points ready to use

  Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022

  More charge-up points have been installed the Harborough district to meet the massive demand and increase in the use of electric vehicles. 

• Young people’s Jubilee artwork to go on display

  Published on Tuesday 24 May 2022

  From focaccia bread to iconic pop stars, an array of innovative artwork, celebrating 70 years of The Queen’s glorious reign, is set to go on display across the Harborough district.

• Freedom of the district honour granted to local athletes

  Published on Tuesday 24 May 2022

  Gold medallists Dylan Fletcher-Scott and Laura Sugar have been granted the Freedom of the District for their amazing sporting achievements.

• New Council Chairman steps into role

  Published on Tuesday 24 May 2022

  Councillor Neil Bannister has been appointed as the chairman of Harborough District Council for 2022/23.

• VIP visit to celebrate support for local market

  Published on Friday 20 May 2022

  There was a special visit to Harborough Market on Friday to promote and celebrate the Love Your Local Market campaign.

• Have your say on vision for Market Harborough

  Published on Thursday 19 May 2022

  People are being invited to have their say on a vision for the town centre in Market Harborough at a series of drop-in events being held in May.

• Lutterworth East set to bring community benefits

  Published on Wednesday 18 May 2022

  A major housing and employment development area in Lutterworth will bring tens of millions of pounds in community benefits, affordable homes and much-needed infrastructure.

• Step out and put best foot forward this May

  Published on Monday 16 May 2022

  It’s time to ditch the car and dig out your walking boots! 

• Residents help inform neighbourhood plan ambitions

  Published on Monday 16 May 2022

  More than 150 ideas about Market Harborough were captured from residents during a recent consultation event in the town.    

• Councils to consider approach over housing and employment distribution

  Published on Monday 16 May 2022

  District councils across Leicestershire have agreed to consider a proposed approach to the distribution of new homes and employment land to meet future needs which cannot be accommodated in Leicester.

• It’s time to Love Your Local Market

  Published on Thursday 12 May 2022

  Shoppers are being encouraged to visit Harborough Market as part of a national campaign leading up to The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

• Join new Wistow to Wigston trail in honour of local saint

  Published on Tuesday 10 May 2022

  People are being invited to join together for an extraordinary ‘pilgrimage’ between two communities in honour of a Leicestershire saint.

• Solar Together scheme launches in the district

  Published on Monday 9 May 2022

  People are being encouraged to save on energy bills and help cut carbon emissions by investing in solar panels through an exciting new group-buying energy scheme.

• New building control partnership launches

  Published on Tuesday 3 May 2022

  An exciting new agreement bringing together six council’s Building Control teams into one service has started.

• Affordable homes plan moves forward

  Published on Monday 25 April 2022

  Land owned by the Council at Naseby Square in Market Harborough has now been sold for £1.4m to Platform Housing Group to amalgamate with their adjoining land and build 38 much needed affordable homes.

• Inspiring offices already proving popular for business

  Published on Friday 22 April 2022

  Harborough Innovation Centre has some brand-new drop-in workspaces which are all uniquely designed and sure to impress.

• Partners band together to support Ukrainian refugees

  Published on Wednesday 13 April 2022

  Families and children fleeing Ukraine are starting to arrive in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland as organisations team up to provide vital support and a safe place to live.

• Big fall in fly-tipping incidents for third year in row

  Published on Tuesday 12 April 2022

  Fly-tipping has significantly reduced across Harborough district for the third year in a row, the Council has announced.

• Funding secured to tackle air polluting particles

  Published on Monday 4 April 2022

  A successful joint-bid for funding will help two Councils raise awareness and tackle air pollution in Leicestershire.

• Projects set to benefit from nearly £750,000

  Published on Wednesday 30 March 2022

  Nearly quarter of a million pounds is being shared to help local projects benefiting residents across the Harborough district.