Budget 'puts residents first'

Harborough District Council has approved its budget – with no rise to its share of the Council Tax – which the Council says puts residents' priorities first.

On 25 February 2019, Harborough District Council approved its budget for 2019/20 with plans for significant investment – more than £57 million over the next three years – in a number of services which residents and businesses said were important to them.

The Grow on Space hub for expanding businesses – set to bring £20million into the local economy – will be completed this year, as well as investment into parks, open spaces and play areas.

Major investment is also planned into leisure opportunities and outreach activities, as well as community facilities, CCTV, voluntary services, affordable homes to help those people struggling to find a home, and disabled facilities (home improvement) grants to help those with mobility issues remain in their own homes.

Read full details about the budget here

Voting in District and Parish Elections

Elections to decide who will represent you as a District Councillor will be held on Thursday 2 May 2019; parish council elections will be held at the same time. There are 34 District Council seats across 19 wards within Harborough District.

Changes to ward boundaries - The Local Government Boundary Committee for England have carried out a review of the arrangements within Harborough District and have reduced the amount of wards and councillors. These changes will be in place for the May elections. Information regarding these changes can be found on our website.

Voting in the elections - You must be included on the electoral register to vote in these elections. If you are not already registered, or have recently moved house, you can either register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or you can contact the elections team by emailing e.services@harborough.gov.uk or calling 01858 821372. 

The closing date to be registered to vote in these elections is Friday 12 April 2019.

Read how to stand as a candidate or vote by post or proxy here

You can save on your energy bills

More than 500 homes in the Harborough district have benefited from measures to save money on their energy bills in the last two years and more householders are being encouraged get support.

Time to 'Invest in Harborough District'

A major initiative has been launched to showcase the Harborough District as a key location for businesses to invest, expand and prosper.

'Invest in Harborough District' aims to build positive relationships with influential people and organisations in the business community to help attract investment to maintain a strong and vibrant economy. It also looks to connect businesses with the excellent support, training and funding opportunities currently available.

View the 'Invest in Harborough District' website and watch a specially-commissioned promotional video to showcase the District, raise its profile and encourage businesses to invest or relocate to the District.

Getting healthy and fit the fun way!

If you're keen to improve your health, get fitter or just have some fun with other like-minded people, Harborough District Council has a range of sports and physical activities to offer.  
Activity sessions not only provide a great way to improve fitness and  manage your weight, they can be fun and a great way to meet new friends and boost your mental well-being.
Choose from a range of diverse activities including dodgeball, spinning, pilates, boxercise, walking and new age kurling.
Follow Active Harborough District on Facebook and @SportinHarb on Twitter following the hashtag #HeathlyHarborough – or visit www.harboroughsport.org.uk for a full list of activities and how to get involved.

Vintage vehicles call for Car Show

It's back and set to be bigger than ever! Market Harborough's hugely popular Classic Car Show returns this year and car enthusiasts are being encouraged to register their vintage vehicles.

Last year the event, organised by Harborough District Council, attracted more than 26,000 people to the event with over 200 retro and vintage vehicles lining the streets.

Registrations are now open for this year's event, being held on Sunday 7 July 2019 from 10am to 4pm, which is set to be bigger and better than ever.

It is free to exhibit your classic vehicle, but you must register beforehand at www.harborough.gov.uk/classiccarshow