We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Harborough District Council in East Midlands across 42 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Bilsden scheme deferred for redesign
Members first voted down approval of the 44-dwelling variation at Bilsden, then agreed to defer it so officers could seek more information and possible changes on access, drainage, adoption, and viabi…
“So I I do get that's quite a common sense approach but the reality is it's what's before us >> okay um any we've got a few hands going up council Aust…”
North Kworth refused on character
The North Kworth outline housing scheme for up to 49 dwellings was refused because members agreed it would harm the rural character, approach, and open landscape between conservation areas. Concerns a…
“This is an outline application for residential development to include access only on the eastern side of North Kworth as shown on the first slide. The…”
North Kworth refused on character
The North Kworth outline housing scheme for up to 49 dwellings was refused because members agreed it would harm the rural character, approach, and open landscape between conservation areas. Concerns a…
“This is an outline application for residential development to include access only on the eastern side of North Kworth as shown on the first slide. The…”
North Kworth refused on character
The North Kworth outline housing scheme for up to 49 dwellings was refused because members agreed it would harm the rural character, approach, and open landscape between conservation areas. Concerns a…
“This is an outline application for residential development to include access only on the eastern side of North Kworth as shown on the first slide. The…”
Planning decisions move officer-led
Central government is changing planning regulations so that many simpler applications must be determined by officers rather than committee, while a joint decision by the chief planning officer and pla…
“Thank you, chairman. Um, I do realize planning matters can always be controversial and sensitive of members. So we are cognizant of that but fundament…”
Approval of agricultural barn near monument
The committee approved a retrospective agricultural building and associated yard/track works at Crayno Road, Hallaton, subject to amended conditions including archaeology, screening planting, lighting…
“So, subject to the conditions outlined, the application is recommended for approval. Thank you. >> Thank you very much, Nicola. We do have some speake…”
Community car park with dwellings
A dual-site proposal in Great Bowden sought to fund a community car park of up to 48 spaces through the erection of three dwellings. The applicant argued the scheme aligned with the neighbourhood plan…
“The main element of which is the provision of a community car park with up to 48 car park spaces for the village of Great Balden funded by the erectio…”
Scrutiny before spending
Members agreed to defer the big resourcing report to Corporate and Performance Scrutiny before final council approval. The revised motion requires scrutiny consideration on 2026-07-23 and an extraordi…
“The revised proposed motion is that council agrees that the recommendations are considered by the corporate and performance scrutiny committee on 23rd…”
Extra budget for priorities
Council considered a substantial increase in resources to deliver the administration's priorities, including open spaces, street cleansing, grant schemes, local economic development, parish asset tran…
“Chairman, thanks very much and uh congratulations to uh Councelor Piper. Hopefully he's got some time he can spare to be here from county hall. Um I k…”
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