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News published October 2019

• Minister praises support for armed forces community

  Published Tuesday 29 October 2019

  A joint initiative helping identify the needs of the Armed Forces community has received high-profile backing from the Government’s Veterans’ Minister.

• BIG Weekend Returns for 2020

  Published Monday 28 October 2019

  Harborough District Council is delighted to announce that the ‘BIG Weekend’ is returning to the Harborough district with even more venues set to host some top stand-up acts and comedy performances.

• Woman fined after waste dumped in country lane

  Published Thursday 17 October 2019

  A Kettering woman has been fined £300 after her rubbish was found dumped in a country lane in the Harborough District.

• Support the British Legion at Market Harborough Market

  Published Thursday 17 October 2019

  Harborough District Council is delighted to welcome The Royal British Legion back to Harborough Market for the annual Poppy Appeal.

• Man found guilty after ignoring penalty linked to fly tipping

  Published Thursday 10 October 2019

  A man who failed to pay a fine after being linked to a fly tipping incident in a country lane in the Harborough district has been ordered to pay over £1,400 by a court.

• Further success in reducing ‘carbon footprint’

  Published Tuesday 8 October 2019

  The district council has continued to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint – reducing emissions by over 40% in the last decade, according to new figures.

• Community Toilet Scheme comes to district

  Published Monday 7 October 2019

  People will now be able to pop in and use toilet facilities in shops and cafes in the Harborough District as part of a new scheme helping to boost business and increase footfall.

• VE Day anniversary celebrations planned

  Published Friday 4 October 2019

  To celebrate 75 years since VE Day, plans are underway to mark the occasion with exciting events and activities across the Harborough district.

• More than £640,000 given out to local projects

  Published Thursday 3 October 2019

  A diverse range of community projects have received a welcome financial boost – totalling more than £640,000 – thanks to the district council.

• Food and drink businesses invited to get ‘Ready for Brexit’

  Published Wednesday 2 October 2019

  Businesses across the Harborough district, in the food and drink sector, are being encouraged to attend an event to prepare them for Brexit.