Politics

Councillor Barbara Johnson has been elected as the chairman of Harborough District Council for the coming year.

A public event is being organised by the county council as it plans to cut back its spending on bus subsidies.

A new leader has been picked to lead Harborough District Council.

The Conservatives remain in control of Harborough District Council after Thursday's local elections.

The final adoption of Harborough District Council's local plan moved one step closer after the council's executive backed the document.

A new housing development close to Market Harborough is amongst a wave of new developments that will not have a gas supply to try and improve their energy efficiency.

A planning appeal inquiry date, relating to a storage and distribution centre and other facilities at Magna Park, has been set.

A ceremony has been held to mark the start of work on a new leisure centre in Harborough district village.

Alberto Costa, MP for South Leicestershire, has resigned from the Government over an amendment he tabled in Parliament.

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.