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News published July 2026

• New inclusive play equipment unveiled at Welland Park

  Published Thursday 23 July 2026

  Children and families are already enjoying a range of new inclusive play features at Welland Park following a £50,000 investment by Harborough District Council. 

• New council fleet strengthens waste and street cleansing services

  Published Tuesday 21 July 2026

  Residents across Harborough district will benefit from a significant investment in a new fleet of waste collection and street cleansing vehicles.

• Cabinet to consider revised start date for food waste collections

  Published Friday 17 July 2026

  Harborough District Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a report recommending that the introduction of weekly household food waste collections is moved to 1 April 2027.

• Market Harborough to honour Thomas Cook with new statue and heritage trail

  Published Friday 17 July 2026

  The contribution of Thomas Cook, founder of modern tourism, is set to be recognised with a new statue and heritage trail in Market Harborough.

• Government announce new unitary councils for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

  Published Thursday 16 July 2026

  The Government has announced its decision on local government reorganisation for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

• Youth Council celebrates successful year and invites new members to get involved

  Published Wednesday 15 July 2026

  Young people across Harborough district are being encouraged to help shape the future of their communities by joining the Harborough District Youth Council for the 2026-27 academic year.

• Council launches new support programme to help residents into work

  Published Friday 10 July 2026

  Residents across the Harborough district are being encouraged to take advantage of a new programme designed to help them move closer to employment, training and job readiness.

• Classic car show 2026 hailed as the “best ever yet”

  Published Tuesday 7 July 2026

  More than 350 classic cars and motorcycles lined the streets of Market Harborough on Sunday 5 July as thousands of visitors flocked to the town centre for the annual classic car show.

• Businesses encouraged to take part in Harborough District Food and Drink Fortnight

  Published Tuesday 7 July 2026

  Independent food and drink businesses are invited to take part in the 2026 Harborough District Food and Drink Fortnight, which runs from Thursday 2 July to Thursday 16 July 2026.