Latest news

• Roads reopen in Market Harborough after period of closure

  Published on Friday 18 September 2020

  Church Street and Adam and Eve Street in Market Harborough have reopened to traffic following a period of closure.

• Local projects get windfall of more than £235,000

  Published on Thursday 17 September 2020

  A diverse range of community projects across the Harborough district are set to benefit from a share of over £235,000 thanks to the district council.

• Spot checks for local businesses

  Published on Tuesday 15 September 2020

  Spot checks are set to be carried out at businesses across the Harborough district to ensure they are complying with Covid-19 guidelines.

• Closed roads to reopen after public feedback

  Published on Friday 11 September 2020

  Road changes, introduced to encourage shoppers back into town centres, are to be relaxed following feedback from the public.

• Council to sell former allotments site

  Published on Friday 11 September 2020

  Land owned by the Council, which had been earmarked for more than 70 new homes, is being put up for sale.

• Council looks to sell land set for redevelopment

  Published on Friday 11 September 2020

  The Council is considering selling its part of a site at Naseby Close in Market Harborough which has been earmarked for redevelopment.

• Action on air quality reaps encouraging results for second year

  Published on Wednesday 9 September 2020

  Air quality has significantly improved in Lutterworth, for the second year running, according to annual data just published.

• Plans for stable block and barn approved

  Published on Wednesday 2 September 2020

  Plans for a stable block and barn near the village of Claybrooke Parva have been approved.

• Working with business community to plan ‘alternative’ Christmas

  Published on Tuesday 25 August 2020

  Plans are underway to organise an ‘alternative’ Christmas – with a Victorian theme – to give local businesses a much-needed boost.

• Further monitoring on road changes following survey

  Published on Monday 24 August 2020

  Some changes are set to be made following a survey to gauge public opinion on road changes introduced in town centres – with further observational work set to take place.

• Centre’s first tenants positive sign for local economy

  Published on Thursday 20 August 2020

  The first tenants have been welcomed into the Harborough Grow-on Centre, and discussions are underway for more companies to join them over the coming weeks.

• It’s game on as improvements unveiled in village

  Published on Wednesday 19 August 2020

  Brand new sport and recreation facilities have been unveiled in Kibworth Beauchamp, along with a host of improvements to encourage outdoor play.

• Criteria for extended construction hours more robust

  Published on Tuesday 18 August 2020

  Developers who request extensions to construction working hours, must provide much greater detail on why the extension is needed and how local disruption will be minimised under new measures.

• Junction improvement measures welcomed

  Published on Tuesday 11 August 2020

  Planned improvements at a busy junction in Broughton Astley have been welcomed by Harborough District Council and Leicestershire County Council.

• Lutterworth East planning application approved

  Published on Tuesday 28 July 2020

  Plans for 2,750 new homes, community facilities and employment space to the east of Lutterworth have been approved.

• Leisure centres to reopen thanks to support

  Published on Tuesday 28 July 2020

  Leisure centres in the Harborough district are set to reopen on Saturday (1 Aug 2020) after additional funding was agreed by councillors.

• Follow ‘Lutterworth East’ planning meeting online

  Published on Wednesday 22 July 2020

  The ‘Lutterworth East’ planning application will be considered on Tuesday 28 July 2020 – and residents can follow the meeting, as it happens, online.

• Public views sought on temporary road changes

  Published on Wednesday 22 July 2020

  Residents and businesses are being invited to share their views on temporary road changes put in place as part of the reopening of shops in the Harborough district.

• View Council planning meeting online – 21 July 2020

  Published on Tuesday 21 July 2020

  The public are invited to follow Harborough District Council’s planning committee meeting online.

• Task force visit to help boost high streets

  Published on Tuesday 14 July 2020

  Shop managers and retailers were able to speak directly to a high streets’ expert on Friday when the head of a task panel visited Market Harborough as part of a fact-finding mission.

• Patrols to continue after town centre disturbance

  Published on Tuesday 7 July 2020

  Police have said that patrols will continue after low level disorder in Market Harborough at the weekend but said a majority of pub goers were impeccably behaved.

• Parking charges reintroduced as town centres open

  Published on Tuesday 7 July 2020

  Parking charges are to be reinstated at all Council-run car parks in the Harborough district on Monday 13 July 2020 after a lengthy period of suspension.

• Council to explore two options on leisure provision

  Published on Tuesday 7 July 2020

  Councillors have agreed to explore whether a redesign of its leisure centre, or a brand new facility, will be the best option as it looks to enhance well-being across the district.

• ‘Shop Local’ campaign launched to boost retailers

  Published on Monday 6 July 2020

  ‘We are open and ready to do business’ is the loud and clear message of a campaign being launched today.

• Council to reopen customer services for appointments only

  Published on Friday 3 July 2020

  Harborough District Council will reopen its front-facing Customer Services from Monday 13 July 2020 for essential enquiries on an appointment-only basis.

• Temporarily closed road in Lutterworth reopens

  Published on Thursday 2 July 2020

  Church Street in Lutterworth, which was temporarily closed to support the reopening of town centres in Harborough district and enable social distancing, has reopened.

• Public urged to use reservoir site responsibly

  Published on Thursday 2 July 2020

  Community Safety Partnership update

• Road closure schemes to be amended

  Published on Thursday 2 July 2020

  Temporary road closures, put in place to support the reopening of town centres in Harborough district, are being reviewed and amended following feedback from businesses and residents.

• Joining forces to tackle issues at park

  Published on Tuesday 30 June 2020

  A joint patch walk, and extra patrols are among the actions taking place to tackle recent anti-social behaviour at a park in Market Harborough.