Harborough District Council

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Communities invited to apply for new neighbourhood planning grants

Parish councils, town councils and neighbourhood forums across Harborough district are being invited to apply for a share of a new £50,000 Neighbourhood Planning Grant Fund.

Record tourism figures put Harborough district in the spotlight

New tourism figures have highlighted Harborough district’s growing appeal as a visitor destination, with the latest Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) report showing that the local visitor economy was worth £209.29 million in 2025.

Examination of proposed Local Plan to begin this week

The independent examination of Harborough District Council's proposed Local Plan will begin this week, marking a key stage in the process to establish planning policies and guide future development across the district until 2041.

New council fleet strengthens waste and street cleansing services

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