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Council raises Progress Flag in support of LGBT+ History Month

Published on Wednesday 1 February 2023

A special rainbow flag will today be flying from the Council’s Symington Building to mark LGBT+ History Month.

• Top comedians to headline Harborough’s BIG Comedy Weekend

  Published on Monday 30 January 2023

  Harborough 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.

• Harborough district residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May

  Published on Friday 20 January 2023

  For 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.

• Long-term place for recycling and waste set to progress

  Published on Thursday 19 January 2023

  Twelve key pledges for recycling and waste plans in Leicestershire have been set out in a revised partnership strategy to 2050.

• Have your say on Council budget proposals

  Published on Wednesday 18 January 2023

  Residents are being asked to have their say on Harborough District Council’s budget proposals.

• New Active Communities and Leisure Contract for Harborough District Council

  Published on Tuesday 17 January 2023

  Harborough District Council’s Physical Activity Strategy identified the need to refurbish both Lutterworth Sports Centre and Market Harborough Leisure Centre.

• Opportunity for Market Harborough residents to improve their neighbourhood area

  Published on Thursday 12 January 2023

  People who live or work in Market Harborough are being encouraged to join their local Neighbourhood Forum to help determine the future of the town.

• Funding of up to £2k to help businesses grow

  Published on Tuesday 3 January 2023

  Local grants are now open for businesses in the Harborough district to help them prosper and grow.

• Formal partnership between councils will not go ahead

  Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022

  A proposed formal partnership arrangement between two councils in Leicestershire will not go ahead in the new year.

• Fee for garden waste collections to rise in 2023

  Published on Monday 19 December 2022

  The 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.

• Council thanks litter picking volunteers for work in the Harborough district

  Published on Friday 16 December 2022

  The Leader of Harborough District Council has thanked the South Leicestershire Litter Wombles for helping to combat litter in the district.

• Sapling from Platinum Jubilee ‘Tree of Trees’ welcomed to Welland Park

  Published on Thursday 15 December 2022

  A rowan sapling was ceremonially planted yesterday, Thursday 15 December 2022, in Welland Park, Market Harborough, to mark HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

• Harborough district to benefit from Government funding

  Published on Wednesday 7 December 2022

  Harborough 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.

• Dog fouling and alcohol regulations to be extended

  Published on Tuesday 6 December 2022

  Orders 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.

• Change to Harborough’s Bulky Waste Collection Service due to new national legislation

  Published on Monday 5 December 2022

  Landfill rules for domestic seating including sofas, chairs and upholstery are changing now.

• Get in the know this winter with your mental health and wellbeing

  Published on Thursday 1 December 2022

  Help is in place for people to support their mental health and wellbeing over winter.

• Community projects awarded Platinum Jubilee grants

  Published on Thursday 17 November 2022

  A total of £630,000 has been awarded to nine community projects by Harborough District Council.

• Council records improvements in air quality

  Published on Tuesday 15 November 2022

  Air pollution levels are continuing to improve in the Harborough district.

• Christmas events set to bring cheer to Market Harborough

  Published on Friday 11 November 2022

  The festive season is nearly upon us, beginning with the switch on of the Christmas Lights in Market Harborough town centre.

• Santa is coming to Harborough Market

  Published on Friday 11 November 2022

  This Christmas period, the indoor market will be having a special visitor every Saturday in December. That special person is Santa himself!

• Delicious business opportunity for on-site café

  Published on Monday 7 November 2022

  An 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)

• Join forums and help influence future of town

  Published on Tuesday 1 November 2022

  One 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.

• Refurbishment of toilets at popular park set to begin

  Published on Wednesday 26 October 2022

  The 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.

• Call for venues and performers to join comedy festival

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  Harborough District Council is delighted to announce that the Leicester Comedy Festival BIG Weekend is returning to the Harborough district in February 2023.

• Community and Volunteers Fair returns to town

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  Voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations will once again be showcasing the work they do as the popular Community and Volunteers Fair returns.

• Chairman welcomes dignitaries to civic service

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  Distinguished guests were welcomed to the Council Chairman’s civic service which highlighted the work of those in public service.

• Free workshop for entrepreneurs and start-ups in Harborough district

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  Starting in Business Programme delivered by NBV at Harborough Innovation Centre.

• Campaign to help reduce air particles begins

  Published on Thursday 13 October 2022

  A 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.

• Local councils to explore potential strategic partnership

  Published on Tuesday 11 October 2022

  Councillors 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.

• Shop fronts transformed thanks to Council investment

  Published on Tuesday 11 October 2022

  High street shop fronts have been transformed, to help them attract more customers, thanks to improvement grants from the Council.