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News published August 2019

• Action on air quality brings success

  Published Thursday 22 August 2019

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

• Car park improvement work set to start

  Published Thursday 15 August 2019

  Improvements to Council-owned district car parks, approved in June, are set to start in Lutterworth and Market Harborough from Monday 19th August 2019.

• Volunteers and Community Fair returns to district

  Published Friday 9 August 2019

  Following the success of last year’s Community and Volunteers Fair, Harborough District Council is delighted to be hosting the annual event once again.

• Chance to pitch your idea at ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event

  Published Thursday 8 August 2019

  The next Dragon’s Den style event could help bring exciting projects in the Harborough district to fruition – with some major funders ready to offer support.

• New train station posters showcase town

  Published Wednesday 7 August 2019

  Eye-catching posters have been introduced at Market Harborough train station highlighting some of town’s assets and attractions.

• Inspector supports Council on enforcement action

  Published Tuesday 6 August 2019

  Enforcement action at a Gypsy and Travellers ‘transit site’ near Lutterworth has been upheld despite an appeal.

• Pay to park by phone option is here

  Published Monday 5 August 2019

  Residents and visitors can now use their mobile phone to pay for parking in Council-owned car parks – and also top up their parking time remotely if they wish to stay in town longer.

• Going back to ‘classroom’ to help with dementia

  Published Friday 2 August 2019

  A unique and innovative project encouraging people with dementia to re-learn skills in a relaxed and friendly environment has taken a major step forward thanks to a funding boost.

• Men fined after rubbish dumped in country lane

  Published Thursday 1 August 2019

  Two men, both from Kettering, have been fined, after a Council investigation, for their part in the illegal dumping of rubbish in a country lane in the Harborough district.