Author: HFM News

A foodbank in Kibworth is appealing for donations. The service, operated by volunteers at The Well community hub, needs tins of potatoes and carrots, after running out of supplies. It supports people in and around Kibworth who are suffering food poverty. Donations can be dropped off at The Well, 47 High Street or placed in […]

Businesses across Harborough are being urged to commit to improving the well-being of their workforce. The District Council has just signed the Well-being at Work Charter and wants other employers to do the same. Firms who make the pledge can access a range of free resources to help them promote good mental health and encourage […]

Plans for 100 new police officers across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland have been scrapped. It was budgeted for by the previous Police and Crime Commissoner Lord Willy Bach, but Rupert Matthews, who replaced him last year, says the increase is ‘unsustainable’ in the longer term, as it used cash from reserves. The decision was taken […]

Every primary school pupil in Market Harborough and the Bowdens is to be given a book voucher worth £10. The initiative is being launched by the Harborough-based Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity, who will provide funding of around £16,000 to make it happen. The charity will team up with seven primary schools in Market Harborough, […]

The go-ahead has been given for a new parking payment system at Foxton Locks. It means the Canal and River Trust can introduce automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, to replace the current pay and display method. Planning permission has been granted for the Trust to install new payment machines at other equipment at the […]

The rainbow flag is flying in Market Harborough to mark LGBT+ History Month. The District Council has raised it on top of the Symington Building, to support the national event, which marks lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, as well as celebrating gay rights and the civil rights movements. It is also highlighting its commitment […]

People are being asked their views on potential changes to waste and recycling services across Harborough. A number of options are being considered as part of a countywide shake-up of waste management, including: Moving black bin collections to every three weeks Introducing food waste collections Having separate containers for different recyclables Scrapping charges for collecting […]

People who still need a Coronavirus vaccination are being urged to get one this week at a walk-in clinic in Market Harborough. It is running at Mistry’s Pharmacy for the next four days, for first and second doses, plus booster jabs. Meanwhile, Leicestershire’s first drive-through vaccine centre has opened today in Leicester. It is operating […]

Police in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire made over 11,000 child protection referrals to social services last year, due to domestic abuse. The figures have been obtained by the NSPCC, which last year saw a record number of calls to its helpline from adults concerned about the well-being of a child. In Leicestershire, 4,298 referrals were made […]