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No collaboration - our residents deserve better, say local leaders
Published on Thursday 20 February 2025...
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Draft local plan for Harborough district to be discussed by Cabinet
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2025Harborough District Council will publish its draft local plan on 12 February 2025 ahead of a Cabinet meeting on 20 February 2025.
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Council offices to be used as temporary home for new banking hub
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2025The call for a new banking hub in Market Harborough has been answered by Harborough District Council.
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Council Leader calls for meeting with Deputy Prime Minister
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2025Statement from the Leader of Harborough District Council Cllr Phil Knowles
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Joint statement by leaders of the district and borough councils in Leicestershire
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2025...
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Grant surgeries offered to support applicants for the £1 million Community Grant Fund
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2025More grant surgeries have been organised for town and parish councils and community organisations to find out how they can benefit from Harborough District Council’s £1 million Community Grant Fund.
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Refurbishment of flats completed for people in need of temporary accommodation
Published on Friday 31 January 2025Work has been completed on a refurbishment of flats in Market Harborough to help those in need of temporary accommodation.
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Draft local plan on track for publication and consultation period to be extended
Published on Tuesday 28 January 2025Harborough District Council has confirmed that it’s on track to publish its draft local plan as part of its Cabinet papers on 12 February 2025.
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Second Leicestershire MP joins urgent call for talks about future of local government with minister
Published on Tuesday 28 January 2025...
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MP and council leaders come together to urge the community to make some noise
Published on Monday 27 January 2025...
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Council leader expresses concerns about lack of engagement on county council reorganisation proposals
Published on Thursday 23 January 2025.
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Council buys properties to help tackle homelessness
Published on Wednesday 22 January 2025More homeless people will be helped following Harborough District Council’s purchases of privately owned properties.
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Reduction in housing land supply confirmed by council
Published on Wednesday 22 January 2025Following changes to national planning policy recently introduced by the Government, Harborough District Council can no longer show it provides a five-year housing land supply.
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Councils build a stronger relationship after meeting of leaders
Published on Wednesday 15 January 2025The district council has strengthened its relationship with Lutterworth Town Council after a meeting of leaders.
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Council acting quickly to repair damage to cemetery
Published on Monday 13 January 2025Harborough District Council has been made aware of a road traffic collision at Foxton Cemetery on Saturday night (10 January 2025) which caused damage to fences, headstones and groundworks.
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£1 million Community Grant Fund continues as council outlines its budget proposals for 2025-26
Published on Monday 13 January 2025...
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Single Unitary Council Proposal: Joint statement from Leaders of Harborough District Council and Oadby & Wigston Borough Council
Published on Friday 10 January 2025.
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Local leaders express serious concerns about the single unitary council proposal for Leicestershire
Published on Friday 10 January 2025Leaders from Rutland County Council and the 7 district and borough councils in Leicestershire have made it clear they have concerns about proposals to create a single unitary council for the county.
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Great Glen allocated over £1.1 million to improve its infrastructure
Published on Wednesday 18 December 2024Over £1.1 million has been handed out to enhance amenities in Great Glen.
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More community projects awarded share of £1 million grant scheme
Published on Wednesday 18 December 2024Six community projects will receive a combined total of nearly £40,000 from Harborough District Council.
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District council working hard to protect communities through new Local Plan
Published on Wednesday 18 December 2024The government has announced its response to the recent National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation.
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Leader of Harborough District Council comments on Government’s Devolution announcements
Published on Wednesday 18 December 2024.
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Council celebrates 130th anniversary of a woman’s right to stand as a district councillor
Published on Thursday 12 December 2024Harborough District Council is celebrating women’s contribution to local government.
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Freedom of the District to be granted to outstanding rower
Published on Tuesday 10 December 2024Olympian Lauren Henry is set to be granted the Freedom of the District at a ceremony next year.
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Council adopts strategy for innovative and inclusive economic growth
Published on Tuesday 10 December 2024A new plan to develop the local economy has been approved by the council.
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Official portrait of the King unveiled in Council Chamber
Published on Friday 6 December 2024A portrait of His Majesty King Charles III has been unveiled by Harborough District Council.
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Volunteers and community groups celebrated at first Harborough District Community Awards
Published on Friday 6 December 2024People from across the Harborough district have been recognised for their important contributions to their communities at a special awards ceremony.
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Sports stars shine at refurbished Harborough Leisure Centre
Published on Monday 2 December 2024The fully refurbished Harborough Leisure Centre was officially opened this weekend at a fun-filled open day event.
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New multi-sports arena opens at Harborough Leisure Centre
Published on Monday 25 November 2024A new arena at Harborough Leisure Centre is set to welcome local sports clubs and organisations following the major refurbishment project at the centre.
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Community projects receive grants from the council’s £1 million grant scheme
Published on Friday 22 November 2024Seven community projects across Harborough district have been awarded funding as part of the council’s £1 million grant scheme.
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