News archive
News published August 2024
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New Community Awards proposed to recognise valuable contributions in the Harborough District
Published Friday 30 August 2024A new Harborough District Annual Community Awards event to recognise and celebrate the contributions of community groups and individuals will be considered at a Cabinet meeting in early September.
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Foxton Locks towpath improvements will make it easier to walk and cycle
Published Thursday 22 August 2024A popular stretch of the towpath and canal bank at Foxton Locks is being upgraded improving the route for people to walk and cycle.
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Leader meets Chairs of Foxton and Lubenham parish councils
Published Wednesday 21 August 2024The leader of the council has continued his commitment to meet with individual parish councils and attend parish meetings in the Harborough district.
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Church clock to chime again after restoration
Published Monday 19 August 2024An historic church clock has been restored to full working order after a community initiative to repair it.
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Community grant fund open for applications from parish and town councils
Published Monday 19 August 2024The first round of Harborough District Council’s £1 million capital grant funding for parish and town councils is open for applications.
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Leader’s meetings with parishes continue with successful visit to Broughton Astley
Published Friday 16 August 2024The leader of the district council took the opportunity to discuss local issues and opportunities for closer working when he visited Broughton Astley this week.
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Delve into local heritage and history with free open days
Published Friday 9 August 2024A host of local heritage and cultural sites will open to the general public next month to participate in the Heritage Open Days Festival 2024.
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Upgrades to revitalise and refresh town centre
Published Friday 9 August 2024The council is making further improvements in Market Harborough town centre over the coming weeks.
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Harborough pool bounces back into action
Published Friday 9 August 2024A thrilling new inflatable is launching this weekend at Harborough Leisure Centre following the pool re-opening to visitors earlier this week.
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Lutterworth Leisure Centre refurbished as council leisure investment continues
Published Thursday 8 August 2024The gym at Lutterworth Leisure Centre re-opened right on schedule on Friday 2 August and feedback from visitors over the weekend has been fabulous!