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News published October 2021

• Fly-tipper must pay £400 after being caught red-handed

  Published Tuesday 26 October 2021

  A man who used a borrowed van to dump rubbish a country lane was caught in the act by a CCTV camera.

• Job seekers to benefit from regular support

  Published Wednesday 20 October 2021

  Following the success of a recent trial drop-in ‘Job Club’ to help those seeking employment, these are to become a regular event.

• Council celebrates housing and infrastructure success

  Published Thursday 14 October 2021

  The district council is continuing to take significant steps in providing housing and infrastructure where it is needed across Harborough district.

• Shop fronts to get makeover thanks to grants

  Published Wednesday 13 October 2021

  Shop fronts across the district are set for a makeover to help boost the appeal and character of shopping areas and help attract more customers.

• Round-up of planning decisions – 12 October 2021

  Published Wednesday 13 October 2021

  The following decisions were made at a meeting of Harborough District Council’s planning committee on 12 October 2021:

• Lockdowns contribute to third year of improved air quality

  Published Tuesday 12 October 2021

  Air quality has continued to improve in Lutterworth, for the third year running, with the coronavirus lockdowns noted as a significant factor.

• Step up to help shape future of town

  Published Friday 8 October 2021

  People are being given a unique opportunity to democratically shape future development and community aspirations in Market Harborough.

• Funding boost will help launch armed forces project

  Published Friday 8 October 2021

  Extra funding to help launch an exciting new project to support the Armed Forces community has been welcomed this week.

• Council sells land earmarked for housing

  Published Wednesday 6 October 2021

  Land owned by the Council, which has been earmarked for more than 70 new homes, has been sold for £4.9million.

• Vegan market set to arrive in town

  Published Monday 4 October 2021

  The first ever Market Harborough Vegan Market will take over The Square, right in the heart of the town, on Sunday 31 October 2021, from 10.30am to 4pm.