News archive
News published August 2023
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Market Harborough shop’s ghost sign restored
Published Thursday 31 August 2023
The flaky remnants of an advertisement painted onto the front of a shop in Market Harborough has been restored to its former glory.
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Council stands with Ukraine on Independence Day
Published Wednesday 23 August 2023
Press release
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Clarification on ‘duty to cooperate’ legislation requested from Secretary of State
Published Wednesday 23 August 2023Press release
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Leaders ask local MPs to support increase in power at district level
Published Thursday 17 August 2023District and borough council leaders in Leicestershire have written to Leicestershire MPs to ask them to support proposed changes which would give district councils greater powers.
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Appeal for information about play park graffiti
Published Thursday 17 August 2023
The Leader of Harborough District Council has condemned those behind a recent incident of graffiti in Market Harborough and says it ruins the appearance of neighbourhoods.
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New initiative to improve rural employability
Published Wednesday 16 August 2023
Unemployed people in the Harborough district can move a step closer to employment thanks to a new council initiative.
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Council leader reassures businesses about shoplifting concerns
Published Monday 14 August 2023Businesses in Market Harborough have been visited by the council leader after some raised concerns about shoplifting in the town during a recent meeting at the council offices.
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Council calls for end to disruptive rail strikes
Published Friday 11 August 2023The Leader of Harborough District Council has written to the Chair of the Rail Delivery Group Ltd and the Secretary of State for Transport to urge an end to rail strikes as quickly as possible.
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Ban live animals as prizes says council
Published Friday 11 August 2023The Leader of Harborough District Council has written to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to ask for the instigation of a ban on live animals as prizes.
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Discover Harborough district’s local heritage with free open days
Published Thursday 10 August 2023Local landmarks, heritage sites and historic buildings across the Harborough district will be opening their doors to the public this September as part of the annual Heritage Open Days festival.
