Latest news

• Weekly food waste collections set to start in November

  Published on Tuesday 24 March 2026

  Weekly food waste collections are being introduced to improve recycling and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.

• Retail support programme helps local businesses thrive

  Published on Monday 23 March 2026

  Fourteen independent retailers across Harborough district have benefited from expert advice and tailored support to help strengthen and grow their businesses.

• Council to invest in new hydrotherapy facilities at Lutterworth Leisure Centre

  Published on Thursday 19 March 2026

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• Volunteers step into the future of Rewilding Harborough

  Published on Tuesday 17 March 2026

  More than 50 volunteers have explored the future site of the Rewilding Harborough project during guided walks showcasing plans for large-scale nature recovery.

• Council set to decide whether to submit local plan to planning inspector

  Published on Friday 13 March 2026

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• Suicide prevention: partners united and committed to be there for all of our community who need help

  Published on Friday 13 March 2026

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• Youth council equips students for financial success

  Published on Wednesday 4 March 2026

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• Billy’s bench unveiled in Market Harborough town centre

  Published on Wednesday 18 February 2026

  A memorial bench honouring much-loved street cleaner Billy Kimpton has been unveiled in Market Harborough town centre.

• Boost for electric vehicle users as new EV chargers installed in rural areas

  Published on Monday 16 February 2026

  Electric vehicle owners can now stay powered up and on the road with greater convenience thanks to seven new charging points that have been installed in Harborough district.

• Businesses offered grant to support new apprentices

  Published on Wednesday 11 February 2026

  Harborough District Council has launched a new grant to help local businesses recruit and support apprenticeships.

• Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

  Published on Thursday 5 February 2026

  Communities are encouraged to have their say in a Government consultation on the future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

• Local businesses invited to focused support event

  Published on Tuesday 3 February 2026

  Harborough District Council is bringing local businesses together for a focused support event designed to provide clear advice and practical help during a challenging time for many businesses.

• Love Lutterworth launches across town centre this February

  Published on Tuesday 3 February 2026

  A celebration of Lutterworth will offer arts and creativity, promote local shopping and bring the community together across the town throughout February 2026.

• Bell Tower restoration completed in Welland Park

  Published on Friday 23 January 2026

  A ceremonial event to celebrate the completion of restoration works to the historic Bell Tower in Welland Park, Market Harborough, was held today, Friday 23 January 2026.

• Consultation launched over whether to have a parish council for Market Harborough

  Published on Friday 23 January 2026

  Residents in Market Harborough are encouraged to take part in an initial phase of consultation looking at the future of local decision-making.

• Council awards thousands in community grants to local projects

  Published on Wednesday 21 January 2026

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• Have your say on the district’s budget proposals for 2026/27

  Published on Wednesday 21 January 2026

  Residents, businesses and community organisations are being encouraged to share their views on Harborough District Council’s draft budget as part of a public consultation.

• Community pavilion set for £495k major refurbishment

  Published on Tuesday 20 January 2026

  A pavilion is set to be given a new lease of life after plans to transform it have been approved.

• Growth of the Rewilding Harborough project recognised with an Oak tree

  Published on Monday 22 December 2025

  A tree planting event on, Friday, 19 December 2025, has marked a significant milestone in Harborough District Council’s Rewilding Harborough project.

• Housing stock to be increased for homeless people after government funding award

  Published on Thursday 11 December 2025

  More homes for people in need are set to be purchased by the council following a funding allocation from the government.

• Council awards more grants in year two of £1 million Community Grant Fund

  Published on Tuesday 2 December 2025

  Harborough District Council has announced the successful recipients of the first round of year two applications for the £1 million Community Grant Fund.

• Eight councils submit bold vision for local government structure

  Published on Friday 28 November 2025

  Eight Leicestershire and Rutland councils have worked together to submit a bold vision to Government for future council structures.

• New parking machines set to modernise district car parks

  Published on Thursday 20 November 2025

  New and improved payment machines are set to be introduced across all Harborough District Council owned car parks.

• Council awarded Gold Standard for management of land charges data

  Published on Monday 10 November 2025

  Harborough District Council has been awarded Gold Standard for its exceptional local land charges data management.

• Net zero first for new homes in Kibworth Beauchamp

  Published on Friday 7 November 2025

  An innovative housing development that is the first in Harborough district to be verified as net zero has been completed

• 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 2025

  A tree will be planted to formally recognise 2025 as the year that work on the Rewilding Harborough project began.

• 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 ***

• Welland Park and other district parks undergoing improvement works

  Published on Friday 7 November 2025

  A number of improvements are being made in Welland Park in Market Harborough.