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Council raises Progress Flag in support of LGBT+ History Month
Published on Wednesday 1 February 2023A special rainbow flag will today be flying from the Council’s Symington Building to mark LGBT+ History Month.
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Top comedians to headline Harborough’s BIG Comedy Weekend
Published on Monday 30 January 2023Harborough District Council is inviting people from all over the district to lighten up the start of the year and get ready for a weekend of laughter, chuckles, guffaws and giggles.
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Harborough district residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May
Published on Friday 20 January 2023For the first time, residents in the Harborough district will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections at polling stations.
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Long-term place for recycling and waste set to progress
Published on Thursday 19 January 2023Twelve key pledges for recycling and waste plans in Leicestershire have been set out in a revised partnership strategy to 2050.
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Have your say on Council budget proposals
Published on Wednesday 18 January 2023Residents are being asked to have their say on Harborough District Council’s budget proposals.
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New Active Communities and Leisure Contract for Harborough District Council
Published on Tuesday 17 January 2023Harborough District Council’s Physical Activity Strategy identified the need to refurbish both Lutterworth Sports Centre and Market Harborough Leisure Centre.
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Opportunity for Market Harborough residents to improve their neighbourhood area
Published on Thursday 12 January 2023People who live or work in Market Harborough are being encouraged to join their local Neighbourhood Forum to help determine the future of the town.
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Funding of up to £2k to help businesses grow
Published on Tuesday 3 January 2023Local grants are now open for businesses in the Harborough district to help them prosper and grow.
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Formal partnership between councils will not go ahead
Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022A proposed formal partnership arrangement between two councils in Leicestershire will not go ahead in the new year.
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Fee for garden waste collections to rise in 2023
Published on Monday 19 December 2022The cost of garden waste collection in the Harborough district will increase next year, as higher inflation rates are having an impact on the cost of running the service.
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Council thanks litter picking volunteers for work in the Harborough district
Published on Friday 16 December 2022The Leader of Harborough District Council has thanked the South Leicestershire Litter Wombles for helping to combat litter in the district.
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Sapling from Platinum Jubilee ‘Tree of Trees’ welcomed to Welland Park
Published on Thursday 15 December 2022A rowan sapling was ceremonially planted yesterday, Thursday 15 December 2022, in Welland Park, Market Harborough, to mark HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Harborough district to benefit from Government funding
Published on Wednesday 7 December 2022Harborough District is set to benefit from over two million pounds (£2,172,095) after the Government formally approved Harborough District Council’s investment plan for its allocation of funding.
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Dog fouling and alcohol regulations to be extended
Published on Tuesday 6 December 2022Orders to tackle irresponsible dog owners in the Harborough district and alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in two town centres will continue for at least another three years.
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Change to Harborough’s Bulky Waste Collection Service due to new national legislation
Published on Monday 5 December 2022Landfill rules for domestic seating including sofas, chairs and upholstery are changing now.
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Get in the know this winter with your mental health and wellbeing
Published on Thursday 1 December 2022Help is in place for people to support their mental health and wellbeing over winter.
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Community projects awarded Platinum Jubilee grants
Published on Thursday 17 November 2022A total of £630,000 has been awarded to nine community projects by Harborough District Council.
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Council records improvements in air quality
Published on Tuesday 15 November 2022Air pollution levels are continuing to improve in the Harborough district.
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Christmas events set to bring cheer to Market Harborough
Published on Friday 11 November 2022The festive season is nearly upon us, beginning with the switch on of the Christmas Lights in Market Harborough town centre.
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Santa is coming to Harborough Market
Published on Friday 11 November 2022This Christmas period, the indoor market will be having a special visitor every Saturday in December. That special person is Santa himself!
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Delicious business opportunity for on-site café
Published on Monday 7 November 2022An exciting new opportunity has arisen to operate and run a vibrant café business at Harborough Innovation Centre (HIC) with an option to open a second café at Harborough Grow-on Centre (HGC)
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Join forums and help influence future of town
Published on Tuesday 1 November 2022One of the new neighbourhood forums in Market Harborough is now off the ground – and people are being asked to contribute, as well as join other forums to help shape future development in the town.
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Refurbishment of toilets at popular park set to begin
Published on Wednesday 26 October 2022The toilet facilities at one of Harborough district’s most popular parks are set to be significantly improved with a new look and better disabled facilities.
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Call for venues and performers to join comedy festival
Published on Thursday 13 October 2022Harborough District Council is delighted to announce that the Leicester Comedy Festival BIG Weekend is returning to the Harborough district in February 2023.
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Community and Volunteers Fair returns to town
Published on Thursday 13 October 2022Voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations will once again be showcasing the work they do as the popular Community and Volunteers Fair returns.
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Chairman welcomes dignitaries to civic service
Published on Thursday 13 October 2022Distinguished guests were welcomed to the Council Chairman’s civic service which highlighted the work of those in public service.
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Free workshop for entrepreneurs and start-ups in Harborough district
Published on Thursday 13 October 2022Starting in Business Programme delivered by NBV at Harborough Innovation Centre.
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Campaign to help reduce air particles begins
Published on Thursday 13 October 2022A project to monitor tiny particles that are released into the air through the burning of solid fuel – like wood, coal or other materials – has begun in Harborough district.
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Local councils to explore potential strategic partnership
Published on Tuesday 11 October 2022Councillors at Harborough District Council have agreed to explore a possible Strategic Partnership arrangement with Melton Borough Council which could see the two councils working closer together.
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Shop fronts transformed thanks to Council investment
Published on Tuesday 11 October 2022High street shop fronts have been transformed, to help them attract more customers, thanks to improvement grants from the Council.
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