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News published October 2024

• Get set to light up Market Harborough for Christmas

  Published Thursday 31 October 2024

  Market Harborough is set for this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On event to be the best year yet.

• Council newsletter for residents set to land on doormats

  Published Tuesday 29 October 2024

  Every household in the Harborough District can expect to receive a hardcopy newsletter from the district council this November.

• Council considers new car parking strategy

  Published Wednesday 23 October 2024

  Harborough District Council is reviewing its car parking strategy to support its operation and facilities of its car parks for the next 10 years.

• War memorial cleaned and restored in advance of Remembrance period

  Published Wednesday 16 October 2024

  The names of fallen soldiers will be remembered for generations following essential work to revive the war memorial in Market Harborough.

• Scheme launched to help prevent retail crime across the Harborough district

  Published Monday 14 October 2024

  A new retail crime prevention app for businesses has been launched in the Harborough district.

• Full steam ahead with essential upgrades to railway station

  Published Thursday 10 October 2024

  Market Harborough Railway Station, the main gateway to the town centre, is undergoing a significant programme of improvements.

• Work begins on creation of new friendship park in Market Harborough

  Published Tuesday 8 October 2024

  Residents and visitors to Market Harborough will soon be able to enjoy a new safe outdoor space.

• Council leader calls for accurate information for Great Glen residents

  Published Friday 4 October 2024

  Harborough District Council has been made aware of a leaflet that was recently distributed in the Great Glen area on the subject of new housing numbers.

• Market Harborough's Lights Switch On event welcomes the festive season to the district

  Published Friday 4 October 2024

  Christmas in the district begins with Market Harborough’s Christmas Lights Switch On event in the town centre and 2024 is set to be the biggest year yet.

• Nominations for new Community Awards now open

  Published Thursday 3 October 2024

  People are being invited to nominate individuals and groups who make a valuable contribution to their local community in the Harborough District for a number of awards.