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      <title>Statement – death of Cllr David Gair </title>
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      <description>Everyone at Harborough District Council is saddened to hear that Cllr David Gair has passed away.</description>
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      <title>Market Harborough launches bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028</title>
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      <title>Council launches self-service point pilot for customers</title>
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      <description>A new self‑service contact point has opened at Harborough District Council’s offices for an initial pilot period.</description>
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      <title>Over £377k awarded to community projects through council’s £1 million grant scheme</title>
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      <description>Harborough District Council has announced the successful recipients of the latest round of its £1 million Community Grant Fund. </description>
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      <title>Weekly food waste collections set to start in November </title>
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      <description>Fourteen independent retailers across Harborough district have benefited from expert advice and tailored support to help strengthen and grow their businesses.</description>
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      <title>Council to invest in new hydrotherapy facilities at Lutterworth Leisure Centre</title>
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      <title>Volunteers step into the future of Rewilding Harborough </title>
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      <description>More than 50 volunteers have explored the future site of the Rewilding Harborough project during guided walks showcasing plans for large-scale nature recovery. </description>
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      <title>Council set to decide whether to submit local plan to planning inspector</title>
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      <title>Suicide prevention: partners united and committed to be there for all of our community who need help</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Youth council equips students for financial success</title>
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      <title>Billy’s bench unveiled in Market Harborough town centre</title>
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      <description>A memorial bench honouring much-loved street cleaner Billy Kimpton has been unveiled in Market Harborough town centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Boost for electric vehicle users as new EV chargers installed in rural areas </title>
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      <description>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. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Harborough District Council has launched a new grant to help local businesses recruit and support apprenticeships.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland</title>
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      <title>Local businesses invited to focused support event</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Love Lutterworth launches across town centre this February </title>
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      <description>A celebration of Lutterworth will offer arts and creativity, promote local shopping and bring the community together across the town throughout February 2026.</description>
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      <title>Bell Tower restoration completed in Welland Park</title>
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      <description>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. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Consultation launched over whether to have a parish council for Market Harborough</title>
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      <description>Residents in Market Harborough are encouraged to take part in an initial phase of consultation looking at the future of local decision-making. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Council awards thousands in community grants to local projects </title>
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