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Growth of the Rewilding Harborough project recognised with an Oak tree
Published on Monday 22 December 2025A tree planting event on, Friday, 19 December 2025, has marked a significant milestone in Harborough District Council’s Rewilding Harborough project.
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Housing stock to be increased for homeless people after government funding award
Published on Thursday 11 December 2025More homes for people in need are set to be purchased by the council following a funding allocation from the government.
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Council awards more grants in year two of £1 million Community Grant Fund
Published on Tuesday 2 December 2025Harborough District Council has announced the successful recipients of the first round of year two applications for the £1 million Community Grant Fund.
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Eight councils submit bold vision for local government structure
Published on Friday 28 November 2025Eight Leicestershire and Rutland councils have worked together to submit a bold vision to Government for future council structures.
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New parking machines set to modernise district car parks
Published on Thursday 20 November 2025New and improved payment machines are set to be introduced across all Harborough District Council owned car parks.
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Council awarded Gold Standard for management of land charges data
Published on Monday 10 November 2025Harborough District Council has been awarded Gold Standard for its exceptional local land charges data management.
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Net zero first for new homes in Kibworth Beauchamp
Published on Friday 7 November 2025An innovative housing development that is the first in Harborough district to be verified as net zero has been completed
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Council Leader writes letter to Deputy Prime Minister about new prison
Published on Friday 7 November 2025...
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Tree planting planned to mark inaugural year of Rewilding Harborough project
Published on Friday 7 November 2025A tree will be planted to formally recognise 2025 as the year that work on the Rewilding Harborough project began.
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National sports retailer Sports Direct set to open in Market Harborough
Published on Friday 7 November 2025*** Press release from Harborough District Commercial Services Limited ***
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Welland Park and other district parks undergoing improvement works
Published on Friday 7 November 2025A number of improvements are being made in Welland Park in Market Harborough.
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Marking Remembrance across Harborough district
Published on Wednesday 5 November 2025Services, parades and ceremonies are being held across the district to mark this year’s Remembrance Day, to pay tribute to the Armed Forces and to remember all victims of conflict.
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Five-year housing land supply updated as new local plan gets nearer
Published on Friday 31 October 2025.
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Delivering devolution and growth key to a council reorganisation plan published today
Published on Monday 20 October 2025Draft proposals for Local Government Reorganisation have been published today
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Market Harborough Christmas Lights Switch On kicks off the festive season in the district
Published on Wednesday 15 October 2025Christmas in the district will begin with Market Harborough’s Christmas Lights Switch On event in the town centre on 22 November 2025.
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Volunteers and community groups celebrated at second Harborough District Community Awards
Published on Friday 10 October 2025People from across the Harborough district have been recognised for their important contributions to their communities at a special awards ceremony.
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Opportunities for volunteers discussed at Rewilding Harborough meeting
Published on Wednesday 8 October 2025A Rewilding Harborough volunteer launch event for people who want to help the project took place yesterday, Monday 6 October 2025, at the council’s offices in The Symington Building.
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Government agencies and officials to visit Rewilding Harborough project
Published on Monday 6 October 2025Leading environment organisations, including Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), are set to visit Harborough District Council’s Rewilding Harborough project on 8 October 2025.
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Second year of £1 million Community Grant Fund open for applications
Published on Tuesday 30 September 2025The first round of the second year of Harborough District Council’s £1 million Community Grant Fund is open for applications.
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Communities to benefit from theatre and play upgrades
Published on Thursday 25 September 2025Community facilities in the Harborough district are set to be boosted by a total of £163,563.86 from the council through developer contributions.
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Over £850k given to communities in first year of £1 million grant scheme
Published on Thursday 25 September 2025Residents in Harborough district have benefited from hundreds of thousands of pounds to improve their communities.
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Draft strategic partner vision for rewilding programme in Harborough District published
Published on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
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Achievements across corporate plan priority areas published
Published on Tuesday 9 September 2025Harborough District Council has published a list of its achievements for the last financial year as part of its update to Cabinet on the Quarter 4 outturn for revenue, capital and reserves.
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North, City, South council leaders cannot support city boundary expansion in draft reorganisation plan
Published on Friday 5 September 2025...
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New nesting platform for peregrines in sight
Published on Friday 29 August 2025Future generations of peregrine falcons could thrive thanks to Harborough District Council, peregrine enthusiasts, and a local building contractor.
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Grant awards help arts, creative, cultural and heritage development
Published on Wednesday 20 August 2025More opportunities for people to join in arts, creative, cultural and heritage activities will be provided in Harborough district thanks to successful grant awards.
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Heritage open day attractions you can visit for free in Harborough district
Published on Friday 15 August 2025...
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Youth Council celebrates success and seeks new members
Published on Friday 15 August 2025The Youth Council at Harborough District Council is celebrating its achievements of making meaningful contributions to the community.
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District council supports community objections to new Biomass facility
Published on Friday 8 August 2025The Leader of Harborough District Council and senior officers have supported residents and other objectors in speaking out against a new proposed Biomass facility near to Great Bowden.
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Initiative to enhance green spaces across the Harborough district launched
Published on Friday 8 August 2025.
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