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• 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.

• Harborough Jobs Week returns offering careers advice

  Published on Wednesday 23 March 2022

  Job seekers are set for the return of a week-long initiative offering advice on careers, employment and training.

• ‘Go Green’ event helps businesses be more sustainable

  Published on Wednesday 23 March 2022

  Going ‘green’ was the aim of an innovative event that saw over 30 local businesses join together with the combined intention of tackling climate change and being more environmentally-friendly.

• Popular Spring market returns to town centre

  Published on Wednesday 23 March 2022

  The popular Spring Market is returning to The Square in Market Harborough with an eclectic mix of street foods, artisan groceries, arts, crafts and accessories.

• Tree planted at special ceremony to mark Platinum Jubilee

  Published on Monday 14 March 2022

  A ceremonial tree has been planted in Broughton Astley as part of a special initiative commemorating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

• New planters to make town centre bloom

  Published on Friday 4 March 2022

  Attractive new flower planters are set to bring spectacular colour to Market Harborough town centre.

• School roadshows raise awareness of community safety and nuisance issues   

  Published on Friday 4 March 2022

  Talking to young people and listening to their concerns about keeping safe and anti-social behaviour, is the aim of a series of roadshows visiting schools in the district.

• Get £150 energy bill rebate directly from May by paying council tax by direct debit

  Published on Thursday 3 March 2022

  Residents are being urged to pay their council tax by direct debit to make it easier to provide a £150 payment - from May - to homes in bands A to D for help towards energy bills.

• ‘Go green’ event helping businesses to be more sustainable 

  Published on Tuesday 1 March 2022

  Businesses across the Harborough district are invited to ‘go green’ and find out how to reduce their carbon footprint and be more sustainable. 

• Young people invited to share housing experiences

  Published on Tuesday 1 March 2022

  Issues and barriers faced by young people trying to find housing in the Harborough district is the subject of a new survey launched this week.

• Council approves budget including £700k Jubilee fund

  Published on Friday 25 February 2022

  The district council last night approved its budget and council tax for the year ahead, as well as its ‘vision for the future’.

• Parish boundary changes as a result of Community Governance Review

  Published on Tuesday 22 February 2022

  The District of Harborough (Reorganisations of Community Governance) Order 2021

• Steps taken to preserve district’s important heritage assets

  Published on Tuesday 22 February 2022

  Some of the Harborough district’s most historically significant buildings and places are being preserved for future generations thanks to the Council. 

• Local businesses offered support package for free

  Published on Friday 11 February 2022

  Retailers and businesses across the Harborough district are being given a unique opportunity to access vital support to help them recover from the pandemic.

• Public Path Extinguishment Order 2021 - Misterton with Walcote Notice of Confirmation of Order

  Published on Thursday 10 February 2022

  Leicestershire County Council has confirmed the Order below has been made under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 regarding a public footpath at Misterton with Walcote.