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New park to improve wellbeing and friendship in Market Harborough
Published on Thursday 25 July 2024Plans for an inclusive park in Market Harborough where people are encouraged to talk have been considered.
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New banners showcase town's cultural offer
Published on Monday 22 July 2024Market Harborough's iconic Symington Building has received a vibrant makeover with the installation of eye-catching banners adorning its façade.
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Council leader encourages people to give their views in local NHS health consultation
Published on Thursday 18 July 2024The Leader of Harborough District Council is calling on all interested parties to participate in a local NHS public consultation about changes to the prescribing of gluten free products.
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Management of open spaces on developments set to be reviewed
Published on Monday 15 July 2024Councils could take a more active role in the maintenance of open space on developments following an Open Space Policy review by Harborough District Council.
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Communities allocated capital grant funding totalling £1 million
Published on Monday 15 July 2024Residents are set to benefit from shares of thousands of pounds to improve their communities.
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Cultural Quarter welcomes visitors to Market Harborough
Published on Friday 12 July 2024The last stage of the Cultural Quarter project has reached completion.
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Works by local artists brighten up public space
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2024Local artists can now make use of valuable wall space to display their work for the enjoyment of members of the public at Harborough Market.
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Council leader asks Prime Minister to call in decision about new prison at Gartree
Published on Monday 8 July 2024.
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Go Green, Digital and Innovate Grant Schemes open for applications
Published on Monday 8 July 2024Businesses are invited to apply for grants to help them thrive and grow.
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Classic car show drives another big attendance to town
Published on Monday 8 July 2024The annual classic car show in Market Harborough was a roaring success.
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Young entrepreneurs showcase their talents at special market
Published on Friday 28 June 2024More entrepreneurial minded young people filled The Square in Market Harborough on Saturday 22 June for the second Young Traders Market.
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Flag to be raised to mark Armed Forces Day
Published on Thursday 20 June 2024Harborough District Council will raise a flag on Monday 24 June 2024 to show the district’s gratitude to the Armed Forces community.
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Council to introduce measures to ease school parking pressures
Published on Friday 14 June 2024Practical arrangements to help to alleviate parking pressures outside a primary school in Market Harborough are set to be introduced by Harborough District Council.
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Town travels back in time to mark D-Day
Published on Thursday 13 June 2024Families and people of all ages attended a wartime themed event in Market Harborough to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Next stages of planning application for new prison approved
Published on Tuesday 11 June 2024Harborough District Council has approved further details in the planning application for the new prison at Gartree, near Market Harborough.
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Air quality report shows significant improvements in Lutterworth
Published on Tuesday 11 June 2024Sustained reductions in air pollution in Lutterworth means the town’s status as an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) can now be revoked.
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Councillors to review two key reports before Cabinet decisions
Published on Monday 10 June 2024A panel of councillors will have an opportunity to comment and make recommendations on two key reports before they go to Cabinet for decisions in July 2024.
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Council listening to feedback from Lutterworth residents on new Market Square proposals
Published on Friday 31 May 2024Harborough District Council is considering creating some new ‘pop and shop’ car park spaces in Lutterworth when the spaces in Market Square car park are removed as part of plans to improve the square.
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Council meets with professional standards institute for planning
Published on Friday 31 May 2024Informative wide-ranging discussions took place yesterday (Thursday 30 May) between Harborough District Council and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
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Solar technology improves Harborough Innovation Centre’s carbon footprint
Published on Friday 24 May 2024A Solar PV System recently installed at Harborough Innovation Centre has significantly reduced the building’s emissions.
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Harborough district remains well protected from speculative housing development
Published on Friday 24 May 2024A figure published by Harborough District Council confirms that the Harborough district remains well protected from speculative housing development.
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Additional £250,000 funding welcomed to further enhance leisure facilities in Harborough District
Published on Friday 24 May 2024The refurbishment and upgrades to Lutterworth Sports Centre and Harborough Leisure Centre are now well underway and customer feedback has been glowing!
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New Chairman confirmed at Annual Council
Published on Tuesday 21 May 2024Councillor Peter Elliott has been elected as Chairman of Harborough District Council for the 2024/25 council year.
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Commemorative events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Published on Monday 20 May 2024Community events are taking place across the Harborough district to remember D-Day on June 6.
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Treasured community assets given listing protection
Published on Monday 20 May 2024More Assets of Community Value (ACV) have been designated by the council.
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Businesses invited to find out more about showground event
Published on Friday 17 May 2024The council will facilitate an opportunity for businesses to find out more about a Christian event that will be returning to Market Harborough in July.
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‘Special expense’ working party proposed for Market Harborough
Published on Wednesday 15 May 2024A long-term working group to consider how budget is spent in the council’s ‘special expense’ areas of Market Harborough has been proposed by Harborough District Council.
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Council remains well protected from speculative housing development
Published on Wednesday 8 May 2024Initial analysis by Harborough District Council planning officers shows that the Harborough district remains well protected from speculative housing development.
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Free Wi-Fi connection goes live in Lutterworth town centre
Published on Friday 26 April 2024Visitors and businesses in Lutterworth town centre can now connect to free Wi-Fi introduced by Harborough District Council.
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Local projects benefit from more than £1.5 million
Published on Monday 15 April 2024Over £1.5 million has been handed out to a diverse range of community projects thanks to the district council.
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