MP delighted after new tree is planted to fill the ‘Harborough Hole’
Harborough MP Neil O’Brien says he is delighted a new tree has been planted to fill what he calls the ‘Harborough Hole’ - a barren patch of earth near The Square.
The space had been left empty and unfilled for several years after a tree was felled and not subsequently replaced.
Mr O’Brien dubbed it the ‘Harborough Hole’, and says he is delighted that the issue has now been resolved.
“For some reason this problem had the council stumped,” Mr O’Brien said.
“This patch of earth sat empty for years, and the Harborough Hole didn’t leave a good impression.
“Some people said I was barking up the wrong tree, but I’m pleased to say we’ve finally got to the root of the problem.”
Speaking at a full council meeting, Harborough District Council leader Phil Knowles said: “I am really pleased to see that the ‘Harborough Hole’ in the town centre outside Mountain Warehouse has now been filled with a new tree.
“My thanks to Leicestershire County Council for finally getting round to this and long may it now last and grow.”