Latest news

• Update on Wells Close, Claybrooke Parva

  Published on Wednesday 20 November 2019

  An application for a Certificate of Lawfulness has been submitted to Harborough District Council, regarding land at Wells Close, Claybrooke Parva.

• Counting down to the Christmas Light Switch On and Winter Food and Drink Festival

  Published on Tuesday 19 November 2019

  Hundreds of people are expected to attend the annual Christmas Light Switch On and start of a three-day Food and Drink Festival which kicks off later this week.

• Planning – how do you want to be involved?

  Published on Tuesday 19 November 2019

  People across the district are being invited to have their say on how the Council consults on planning and development matters.

• Local sporting heroes celebrate

  Published on Thursday 14 November 2019

  Local sporting heroes were recognised at the annual Active Harborough District Sports Awards last night in an evening of celebration at Leicester Grammar School.

• WW1 veteran’s ashes brought home to town cemetery

  Published on Wednesday 6 November 2019

  A WW1 veteran whose ashes have been unclaimed for over 60 years has been granted a final resting place with his family in a Market Harborough cemetery.

• District Council has say on future plans for fire service

  Published on Wednesday 6 November 2019

  Harborough District Council has responded to Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s public consultation on the future of the service.

• Free December Saturday parking

  Published on Monday 4 November 2019

  As the Christmas season approaches, shoppers in Harborough District can ditch their change as there will be free parking at Council-owned car parks for the four Saturdays in December.

• Fly-tipping falls in district thanks to proactive campaign

  Published on Friday 1 November 2019

  Fly-tipping has been dramatically cut in the Harborough district thanks to a Council campaign to crackdown on people dumping rubbish illegally.

• Minister praises support for armed forces community

  Published on Tuesday 29 October 2019

  A joint initiative helping identify the needs of the Armed Forces community has received high-profile backing from the Government’s Veterans’ Minister.

• BIG Weekend Returns for 2020

  Published on Monday 28 October 2019

  Harborough District Council is delighted to announce that the ‘BIG Weekend’ is returning to the Harborough district with even more venues set to host some top stand-up acts and comedy performances.

• Woman fined after waste dumped in country lane

  Published on Thursday 17 October 2019

  A Kettering woman has been fined £300 after her rubbish was found dumped in a country lane in the Harborough District.

• Support the British Legion at Market Harborough Market

  Published on Thursday 17 October 2019

  Harborough District Council is delighted to welcome The Royal British Legion back to Harborough Market for the annual Poppy Appeal.

• Man found guilty after ignoring penalty linked to fly tipping

  Published on Thursday 10 October 2019

  A man who failed to pay a fine after being linked to a fly tipping incident in a country lane in the Harborough district has been ordered to pay over £1,400 by a court.

• Further success in reducing ‘carbon footprint’

  Published on Tuesday 8 October 2019

  The district council has continued to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint – reducing emissions by over 40% in the last decade, according to new figures.

• Community Toilet Scheme comes to district

  Published on Monday 7 October 2019

  People will now be able to pop in and use toilet facilities in shops and cafes in the Harborough District as part of a new scheme helping to boost business and increase footfall.

• VE Day anniversary celebrations planned

  Published on Friday 4 October 2019

  To celebrate 75 years since the end of World War 2, plans are underway to mark the occasion with exciting events and activities across the Harborough district.

• More than £640,000 given out to local projects

  Published on Thursday 3 October 2019

  A diverse range of community projects have received a welcome financial boost – totalling more than £640,000 – thanks to the district council.

• Food and drink businesses invited to get ‘Ready for Brexit’

  Published on Wednesday 2 October 2019

  Businesses across the Harborough district, in the food and drink sector, are being encouraged to attend an event to prepare them for Brexit.

• Boost local economy by spending a ‘fiver’

  Published on Monday 30 September 2019

  Local independent shops and businesses across Harborough District are taking part in an initiative to help boost the local economy.

• Public involvement in planning to be reviewed

  Published on Monday 30 September 2019

  Ensuring residents have every opportunity to have their say on planning issues is the aim of a review of how the Council consults on development matters.

• Chance to bid for share of £60k funding pot

  Published on Wednesday 25 September 2019

  Parishes, schools and community groups can now apply for a share of £60,000 to help fund projects within the Harborough District.

• Parishes discuss planning compliance at pilot workshop

  Published on Wednesday 25 September 2019

  Parish Councils in the Harborough district took part in an innovative pilot workshop to look at ways to work together to ensure developers abide by planning rules.

• Warning issued over construction working hours

  Published on Friday 20 September 2019

  A warning has been issued to developers after construction work was carried out outside of approved construction working hours in Kibworth.

• Council offers vital support to care leavers

  Published on Thursday 19 September 2019

  More support could be offered to vulnerable young people leaving the care system as part of Council proposals being put forward.

• Review of community governance proposed

  Published on Tuesday 17 September 2019

  All parishes in the Harborough district are set to be reviewed to ensure they continue to best meet the needs of the local community.

• Sporting history events for those with dementia

  Published on Friday 13 September 2019

  Remembering sporting highlights and memorable moments from the past is the aim of two events for people with dementia.

• Man fined after rubbish dumped in village

  Published on Tuesday 10 September 2019

  A Kettering man has been fined £300 after rubbish removed from his house was fly-tipped in a village in the Harborough district.

• New £6.9million business centre supports growth

  Published on Monday 9 September 2019

  Harborough District Council (HDC) has appointed Andrew Granger & Co Ltd to manage lettings at the new Harborough Grow On Centre (HGOC) at Compass Point Business Park in Market Harborough.

• New business centre officially named

  Published on Friday 6 September 2019

  A new office development which will help expanding businesses develop and prosper has been officially named.