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News published June 2014

• The Symington Building named in UK top six for investing in the community

  Published Monday 30 June 2014

  The Symington Building in Market Harborough, owned by Harborough District Council, is one of the six best community investment projects in the UK according to a national awards scheme.

• Free gym equipment in park gets community active

  Published Monday 30 June 2014

  A free-to-use ‘Social Fitness Zone’ aiming to inspire fitness amongst local communities has opened in Welland Park in Market Harborough.

• Harborough Market to introduce new Vintage Retro and Antique Market

  Published Monday 30 June 2014

  After a hugely successful opening and celebration day in April, Harborough Market has experienced a huge array of visitors and the support has been fantastic.

• Couple become first to tie the knot at iconic building

  Published Monday 30 June 2014

  A couple have become the first to marry at the newly-opened registration office at The Symington Building in Market Harborough.

• A high-tech solution is helping protect metal throughout the Harborough district from being stolen by metal thieves

  Published Wednesday 18 June 2014

  Harborough District Council has applied a SmartWater - a liquid used to track stolen property - to metal items in public areas such as car parks and play areas.

• Fire safety during industrial action

  Published Friday 6 June 2014

  The Fire Brigades Union has announced firefighters’ strikes from 9am on Thursday 12 June 2014 to 9am on Friday 13 June 2014; and from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 21 June 2014.

• Flag raising to cememorate Armed Forces Day

  Published Monday 2 June 2014

  Harborough District Council will hoist a specially-commissioned Armed Forces Day flag on Monday 23 June 2014.