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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Restoration of Victorian council HQ under way in Market Harborough
A major renovation of Market Harborough's historical Symington Building has District Council, which uses the 1889-built former corset factory as its headquarters, said repairs were needed to address damage to the leaking roof, brickwork facade, and the building's project will cost £784,000, the authority council said the building would remain open as normal during the work, which is expected to continue until March 2026. The Symington Building is also home to the Harborough Museum, the town's library, job centre and Citizens Advice centre, a coffee shop and an ice cream parlour. A council survey of the Grade II listed building found that its brickwork had deteriorated over the years and windows needed to be replaced. Sections of the lead roof were also found to be leaking during leader Phil Knowles said: "The Symington Building is one of our district's iconic community assets and an important part of our shared history that we must not lose."Historic buildings need to be maintained, and that is why we made budget provision earlier in the year for the upkeep of this landmark building. "As the current custodians of the Symington Building, we are investing now to preserve it for future generations."
BBC News
06-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Country lane Scraptoft site picked for 200-home estate plan
A 200-home housing estate could be built on a country lane in Leicestershire after plans were put have lodged a planning application for the scheme on farming land off Beeby Road, near Scraptoft, about four miles (6km) from Leicester city project, which would include 80 affordable homes, has been submitted to Harborough District Council by Bloor proposals were approved, the developer said work on the 10.5 hectare (26-acre) site could start between 2026 and 2027. A spokesperson said they started consulting with residents in the area from 2024.A separate planning application, to build 1,200 homes, shops, a primary school and other structures on the site, was previously submitted in October planning documents said the development was "on hold and has been for some time".Another scheme for 100 houses on the nearby former Stoneygate RFC site was also revealed in November 2023 but it remains undetermined, due to an objection from Sport England.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Deli 'shocked' at complaint letter over Pride flag
A deli which was sent an anonymous letter complaining about a Pride flag flying outside has said it will not stop supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. Businesses across Market Harborough displayed Progress Pride flags in June to support Pride month organised by Harborough District Council. But as the month approached its end, a customer of Just So Italian Deli sent an unsigned first class letter which said the flag was "a message of hostility" and warned the deli would "certainly lose" customers. Just So Italian assistant manager Tiffany Ryan said the deli would not tolerate discrimination and wanted to show solidarity to a community which receives "so much hatred". She said: "We were quite shocked and disgusted, it was really out of the blue. "The member of staff who opened the letter is a member of the LGBTQ community himself, so it was quite emotional opening [a letter with] that attitude posted through the letterbox." The letter, which was also sent to a handful of other businesses in the town according to the deli, also asked the businesses to consider taking down "this divisive flag". But Ms Ryan said: "We need to let people know that we don't accept this kind of behaviour. We don't tolerate it, and we just wanted to make sure that everyone knows they are welcome in our deli. "We don't care who you are. It's just all about Italian food. We don't want people to be nervous about coming in. "We need to stand up for a community that already gets so much hatred directed towards them, because at the end of it, they're people." Harborough council's lead for culture, leisure, economy and tourism Jo Asher said it was "proud" to support Pride month with flags across the town centre and on its Symington Building offices. She said: "We want to show that everyone is welcome in our district and flying the Progress flag demonstrates our strong commitment to equality and diversity." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Reform council told to reconsider flag policy Procession of colour marks city's Pride event Just So Italian Deli Harborough District Council
BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Pub firm fined after woman dies in cellar fall in Leicestershire
A pub company has been fined by a judge over the death of a woman who fell down a flight of stairs into the Hyatt died in hospital 12 days after the fall at The Langton Arms in Church Langton, Leicestershire, on 26 May District Council said the 57-year-old had fallen into the basement cellar through a door which should have been authority prosecuted Redcat Retail Pubs Ltd for failing to comply with health and safety legislation and on Thursday the company admitted the breach at Leicester Magistrates' Court before being ordered to pay £240,000, a victim surcharge of £2,000 and £43,633 in legal costs. The council said following an investigation, they found the business had not assessed the risk to the health and safety of its employees or members of the public. It added there was also no risk assessment in place to cover the access into the basement cellar. 'Serious breach' Cat Hartley, from Harborough District Council, said: "Firstly, we offer our sincere condolences to Mr Hyatt and all of Mrs Hyatt's family and friends."This was a serious breach of health and safety, which regrettably resulted in Mrs Hyatt losing her life. We have worked tirelessly on this investigation to ensure justice for the family."All businesses have a legal duty to their customers to ensure the conditions in their premises meet rigorous safety standards. We hope this prosecution sends out a strong message that businesses which fall significantly short of this standard will be brought before the courts."Residents and visitors to Harborough district should expect to be safe when they are enjoying any of our licensed hospitality premises."
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Initial plans submitted for 180-homes in village Great Glen
A housing developer is set to apply to build a 180-home development on agricultural land in a Leicestershire village. David Wilson Homes has signalled its intent to apply for outline planning permission for the housing development which would span land the size of 13 football pitches on land south of London Road in Great has submitted documents to Harborough District Council which state 40% of the 180 homes would be classed as affordable, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).A public open space would also be included in the development, which would sit to the west of an existing housing development. The developer has stated an outline planning application "is being progressed". The documents currently submitted to the council ask whether an environmental impact assessment (EIA) – which sets out the likely environmental impacts of a project and how they can be mitigated - as part of its application.
