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News published May 2023

• Council shows support for LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month

  Published Tuesday 30 May 2023

  Harborough District Council is expressing support and solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities across the district during Pride Month, which is celebrated annually in June.

• Lutterworth businesses benefit from council-funded training to help them grow

  Published Tuesday 30 May 2023

  Independent retailers in the Harborough district are planning to grow their businesses after receiving expert advice to improve their social media and marketing content.

• Save on your energy bills by joining council’s ‘Big Community Switch’ scheme

  Published Thursday 25 May 2023

  Residents across the Harborough district are being encouraged to join others in saving money on their energy bills.

• New council cabinet confirmed

  Published Wednesday 24 May 2023

  The new Leader of Harborough District Council, Councillor Phil Knowles, has confirmed the members of the new cabinet and their areas of responsibility.

• New chairman elected at district council

  Published Monday 22 May 2023

  Councillor Barbara Johnson has been elected as chairman of Harborough District Council for the 2023/24 council year.

• Lutterworth property given attractive makeover to encourage buyers

  Published Tuesday 16 May 2023

  A former bank in the centre of Lutterworth has been transformed having been wrapped in vinyl to encourage potential new tenants and improve the look of the town.

• Explore opportunities and get careers advice during Harborough Jobs Week

  Published Thursday 11 May 2023

  Job seekers in Harborough district will once again be able to explore a wide range of opportunities this month.

• Special pink roses planted to mark the Coronation in the Harborough district

  Published Saturday 6 May 2023

  Symbolic roses have been planted in the Harborough district to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III today, 6 May.

• Community projects awarded King’s Coronation grants

  Published Thursday 4 May 2023

  A total of £20,000 has been awarded to 45 community projects by Harborough District Council.

• Cemetery improvements made as part of extension

  Published Wednesday 3 May 2023

  An extension of Harborough District Council’s Northampton Road cemetery in Market Harborough has been completed.