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War memorial cleaned and restored in advance of remembrance period
Published on Wednesday 16 October 2024The names of fallen soldiers will be remembered for generations following essential work to revive the war memorial in Market Harborough.
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Scheme launched to help prevent retail crime across the Harborough district
Published on Monday 14 October 2024A new retail crime prevention app for businesses has been launched in the Harborough district.
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Full steam ahead with essential upgrades to railway station
Published on Thursday 10 October 2024Market Harborough Railway Station, the main gateway to the town centre, is undergoing a significant programme of improvements.
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Work begins on creation of new friendship park in Market Harborough
Published on Tuesday 8 October 2024Residents and visitors to Market Harborough will soon be able to enjoy a new safe outdoor space.
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Council leader calls for accurate information for Great Glen residents
Published on Friday 4 October 2024Harborough District Council has been made aware of a leaflet that was recently distributed in the Great Glen area on the subject of new housing numbers.
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Market Harborough's Lights Switch On event welcomes the festive season to the district
Published on Friday 4 October 2024Christmas in the district begins with Market Harborough’s Christmas Lights Switch On event in the town centre and 2024 is set to be the biggest year yet.
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Nominations for new Community Awards now open
Published on Thursday 3 October 2024People are being invited to nominate individuals and groups who make a valuable contribution to their local community in the Harborough District for a number of awards.
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Businesses benefit from Harborough Rural Grant Scheme
Published on Monday 30 September 2024Businesses across the Harborough district have benefitted from the Harborough Rural Grant Scheme.
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Symbolic ghost sign brought back to life in Husbands Bosworth
Published on Monday 30 September 2024The historic ghost sign of ‘P.Phipps & Cos. Ales and Stouts. Northampton’ in Husbands Bosworth has been lovingly restored.
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Lutterworth glitters gold with sporting legends at open day
Published on Monday 30 September 2024Lutterworth Leisure Centre hosted a spectacular Open Day on Saturday 28 September 2024 to celebrate the completion of the state-of-the-art refurbishment and renaming of the facility.
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Advice for residents on being flood aware and prepared
Published on Sunday 22 September 2024.
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Cleaning of memorial warmly welcomed
Published on Friday 20 September 2024Harborough District Council’s cleaning and restoration work to conserve the war memorial in Market Harborough has been warmly welcomed by residents and visitors to the town.
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New tourism signs promote the district’s largest market towns
Published on Friday 20 September 2024Brown tourism signs on the outskirts of Market Harborough and Lutterworth have been installed.
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Clarification sought on Harborough District Leisure Trust’s use of funds
Published on Thursday 19 September 2024.
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Local projects benefit from more than £235,000
Published on Friday 13 September 2024Over £235,000 has been handed out to a diverse range of community projects thanks to the district council.
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Enforcement plan for dealing with careless developers introduced
Published on Wednesday 11 September 2024Developers who disregard or breach planning conditions could be taken to court under new enforcement practices.
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Fairtrade flag flies high in Market Harborough
Published on Wednesday 11 September 2024Harborough District Council is marking the 30th anniversary of the Fairtrade movement in the UK by flying the Fairtrade community flag from its council offices.
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Cleaning and restoration work to conserve town’s memorial for future generations
Published on Friday 6 September 2024The symbolic war memorial in Market Harborough is to be cleaned and restored later this month after showing signs of deterioration.
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New Gartree prison to go ahead despite leader’s call for reconsideration
Published on Thursday 5 September 2024The Leader of Harborough District Council has received a letter from the government confirming that the new prison at Gartree, approved under the previous government, will still be built.
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Fleckney benefits from village centre makeover
Published on Thursday 5 September 2024A programme of measures to enhance and improve the centre of Fleckney for residents is complete.
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New Community Awards proposed to recognise valuable contributions in the Harborough District
Published on Friday 30 August 2024A new Harborough District Annual Community Awards event to recognise and celebrate the contributions of community groups and individuals will be considered at a Cabinet meeting in early September.
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Foxton Locks towpath improvements will make it easier to walk and cycle
Published on Thursday 22 August 2024A popular stretch of the towpath and canal bank at Foxton Locks is being upgraded improving the route for people to walk and cycle.
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Leader meets Chairs of Foxton and Lubenham parish councils
Published on Wednesday 21 August 2024The leader of the council has continued his commitment to meet with individual parish councils and attend parish meetings in the Harborough district.
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Church clock to chime again after restoration
Published on Monday 19 August 2024An historic church clock has been restored to full working order after a community initiative to repair it.
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Community grant fund open for applications from parish and town councils
Published on Monday 19 August 2024The first round of Harborough District Council’s £1 million capital grant funding for parish and town councils is open for applications.
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Leader’s meetings with parishes continue with successful visit to Broughton Astley
Published on Friday 16 August 2024The leader of the district council took the opportunity to discuss local issues and opportunities for closer working when he visited Broughton Astley this week.
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Delve into local heritage and history with free open days
Published on Friday 9 August 2024A host of local heritage and cultural sites will open to the general public next month to participate in the Heritage Open Days Festival 2024.
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Upgrades to revitalise and refresh town centre
Published on Friday 9 August 2024The council is making further improvements in Market Harborough town centre over the coming weeks.
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Harborough pool bounces back into action
Published on Friday 9 August 2024A thrilling new inflatable is launching this weekend at Harborough Leisure Centre following the pool re-opening to visitors earlier this week.
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Lutterworth Leisure Centre refurbished as council leisure investment continues
Published on Thursday 8 August 2024The gym at Lutterworth Leisure Centre re-opened right on schedule on Friday 2 August and feedback from visitors over the weekend has been fabulous!
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