Free Wi-Fi connection goes live in Lutterworth town centre

The installation of a new digital footfall system will also bring a helpful package of benefits and information to support local businesses.

Connection to the Wi-Fi will show users how the town centre is being used, what days of the week are busier and how long visitors are staying.

This information can help businesses to plan their opening hours and indicate the success of organised town events. The latest marketing data can also be shared to registered users about local visitor promotions and news. 

Rebecca Tomlin, Economic Development Manager at Harborough District Council, said: “It is essential that our local market towns invest in infrastructure to keep up with new technologies. We are delighted to launch a combined free Wi-Fi and marketing solution to benefit businesses and improve connectivity for visitors to Lutterworth.”

Independent business owner, Ian Jones of Max Electrical, said: “Our shop in Church Street is in the centre of Lutterworth so we are pleased to house one of the three antennae units. Knowing how people are using the town centre will be useful to know. The bonus of free Wi-Fi will encourage people to stay longer in town which is good news for local businesses.”

Shoppers can access free Wi-Fi in the central areas of Lutterworth by selecting 'Lutterworth Guest Wi-Fi' on their mobile devices with a simple once only sign on.

Wi-Fi is now available in both Lutterworth and Market Harborough.

This project has received £69,700 for three years from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.   

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.  

For more information, visit: www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus