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News published November 2023

• Council enhances connectivity in Market Harborough town centre with free Wi-Fi

  Published Thursday 30 November 2023

  Visitors and businesses in Market Harborough town centre can now enjoy complimentary internet access, thanks to a collaborative effort between Harborough District Council and its suppliers.

• Council is one of the best in the East Midlands for affordable homes delivery

  Published Wednesday 29 November 2023

  Harborough District Council is one of the leading authorities in the East Midlands region for providing additional affordable housing.

• Council leader asks officers to look at next steps following government’s decision on Gartree Prison Appeal

  Published Friday 17 November 2023

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• HMP Gartree Appeal allowed - comments from Harborough District Council

  Published Wednesday 15 November 2023

  Today (15 November 2023) The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed that the planning appeal for HMP Gartree has been allowed.

• Council confirms cost of paying for parking with app has not increased after councillor’s question

  Published Thursday 9 November 2023

  Harborough District Council has confirmed that charges for paying for parking using the Pay by Phone app have not risen, following a question at a recent Council meeting.

• Council leader re-issues invitation to Secretary of State to visit site of proposed prison extension

  Published Thursday 9 November 2023

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• Call for electric vehicle charging sites across rural areas

  Published Tuesday 7 November 2023

  Harborough District Council is seeking potential sites for new electric vehicle (EV) charging points.

• Council defers decision to accept Leicester’s ‘unmet housing need’ for second time

  Published Tuesday 7 November 2023

  “Council is right to defer decision to accept share of Leicester’s ‘unmet housing need’ for second time as a decision must be based on evidence” says council leader.

• Council marks Remembrance with lights and flags tribute

  Published Friday 3 November 2023

  Tributes have been organised by Harborough District Council to mark the Remembrance commemorations.

• Get set for some fun at Market Harborough’s Christmas lights switch-on celebrations

  Published Friday 3 November 2023

  Market Harborough is getting ready for a bigger and better Christmas lights switch-on for 2023.