News archive
News published May 2025
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National and local partners express support for Market Harborough Rewilding Project
Published Friday 30 May 2025A number of local landowners from adjacent plots have come forward to express an interest in joining an ambitious district council-led rewilding project to the north of Market Harborough.
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Pétanque piste officially open for play
Published Thursday 29 May 2025
A specially built area where residents and visitors can play pétanque has officially opened in a well-loved Market Harborough park.
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Inclusive Friendship Park opens to the community
Published Thursday 29 May 2025
Market Harborough’s Friendship Park has officially opened to the public to enjoy.
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Awards set to celebrate volunteers for second year
Published Wednesday 28 May 2025
Following their success last year, the Harborough District Community Awards will be held for the second time this autumn.
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Councils working together on Harborough District draft local plan
Published Tuesday 27 May 2025.
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Possible town council for Market Harborough to be discussed
Published Friday 23 May 2025A report about the benefits of creating a town council for Market Harborough will be considered by the Market Harborough Special Expense Advisory Panel on 11 June 2025.
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The Symington Building and Market Hall to have restoration work
Published Thursday 22 May 2025Major improvements are to be made to two of Market Harborough’s iconic community assets to preserve their condition.
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Employment scheme extended to help more people into work
Published Wednesday 21 May 2025
A scheme aimed at getting people into full time employment has been extended.
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New Chairman confirmed at Annual Council
Published Tuesday 20 May 2025
Councillor Peter James has been elected as Chairman of Harborough District Council for the 2025/26 council year.
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Freedom of the District honour granted to Lauren Henry
Published Tuesday 20 May 2025
Gold medallist Lauren Henry has been granted the Freedom of the District for her amazing sporting achievement.
