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[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

⭐ Nominations are now open for our Community Awards 2026!

🤩 You are invited to nominate individuals, groups & businesses who make a valuable contribution to their community in the Harborough District for a special award.

⭐ Make your nomination now: https://t.co/sr1m6AsJsv

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

The fabulous Farmers Market takes place this week on Thursday 6 August!

⏰9am-3pm
📍The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA
💸Free

🍊The market showcases local farmers and producers enabling them to sell directly to you. Come along and shop local.

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

📢 New week = new opportunities at Harborough District Council!

⭐Health and Safety Officer
⭐Environmental Services Officer
⭐Project Officer
⭐Democratic Services Administrative Assistant

✅ Visit: https://t.co/8jWHGW6MV5

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

We’re contacting all households to make sure those eligible to vote are registered. Your household will receive a letter/form shortly, asking you to check your details. Just follow the steps on the letter/form to ensure you’re registered and ready to vote: https://t.co/6NIuazuiTN

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

⭐ Nominations are now open for our Community Awards 2026!

🤩 You are invited to nominate individuals, groups & businesses who make a valuable contribution to their community in the Harborough District for a special award.

⭐ Make your nomination now: https://t.co/sr1m6AsJsv

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

🌱 From 27 July - mid-Sept 26, work will be underway to install a new EV Solar Charging Hub in The Commons car park.

There may be some temporary disruption. As always, disabled car park users can park in any space for free for up to 3 hours if they display their badge & clock.

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

The Market Harborough Artisan Fair takes place on Saturday! Make the most of shopping local with wonderful crafters, artists and foodies from across the district.

📅Date: 25 July 2026
⏰Time: 9am - 4pm
📍Location: The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

Read the July issue of our residents' newsletter, Harborough District News, to find out more about the future shape of local government in our area, nominating local heroes for a Community Award, summer fun for eligible young people and lots more: https://t.co/nA2E0UDNVI

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** INFORMATION **
Leicestershire Fire & Rescue are currently in attendance at a very large landfill site in Shawell (Lutterworth area), we have multiple appliances in attendance and the public are being asked to keep their doors and windows closed until further notice.

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, you can take action:

👉Visit: https://t.co/ttaGeaAn9d or download the app.

StreetLink can be used to send an alert about someone who is sleeping or preparing to sleep rough and connects them to support available.

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

🔥 Warm, dry weather can cause fires to spread quickly.

Whether you're enjoying a barbecue, lighting a fire pit, or disposing of a cigarette, take extra care to ensure flames and embers are fully extinguished before leaving them unattended.

🚒 In an emergency, always call 999.

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

⭐ Nominations are now open for our Community Awards 2026!

🤩 You are invited to nominate individuals, groups & businesses who make a valuable contribution to their community in the Harborough District for a special award.

⭐ Make your nomination now: https://t.co/sr1m6AsJsv

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

Today (11 July 2026) is Srebrenica Memorial Day when we honour the memory of more than 8,000 people who were murdered in Srebrenica, on the basis of their ethnicity and religion, during the Bosnian genocide.

To learn more visit: https://t.co/OA8hXWijD5

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

How do you feel about being active? 🎤💫

Whether you’re just getting started, already active, or not into exercise - your opinions matter.

Complete the short survey and you could win a £20 gift card: https://t.co/mojojo5kte

#LetsGetMovingLLR

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@nainasavraj Please can you email [email protected] and mark your enquiry for the attention of the environmental services team. Thank you

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How do you feel about being active? Whether you're new to exercise, want to move more, or already have a routine – share your thoughts.

Share your views: https://t.co/mojojo5kte

#LetsGetMovingLLR

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

🤔Did you know that you can report problems, concerns and issues online?

👉Bins, waste and fly-tipping
👉Nuisance and anti-social behaviour
👉Planning and property
👉Plus more

✅https://t.co/b977QNRSWD

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

👉 There's a by-election in Lutterworth East Ward on Thursday (2 July 2026).

📢 Voting will be in person from 7am – 10pm on the day. Details of polling stations is available on poll cards.

ℹ️ Valid photo ID needed: https://t.co/xfHFAHOzbk

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

🌱Garden waste? Subscriptions are open for the 2026/27 Harborough district fortnightly Garden Waste Collection Service.

🙌It's quick and easy to sign up online: https://t.co/xK9y4yBt4J

[HarboroughDC @HarboroughDC]

⭐ Nominations are now open for our Community Awards 2026!

🤩 You are invited to nominate individuals, groups & businesses who make a valuable contribution to their local community in the Harborough District for a special award.

⭐ Make your nomination: https://t.co/sr1m6AsJsv