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Conservatives Take Harborough Council, New Leader's Priorities
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Simon Whelband, the new Conservative leader at Harborough District Council, has taken charge with a narrow victory in a council vote. He plans to focus on local issues such as waste management, street cleanliness, play areas, and supporting small businesses. The Conservatives ousted a coalition that had been in power since 2023, which included Liberal Democrats, Labour, Greens, and independents. To fund their plans, theyve scrapped a rewilding project, freeing up funds for local improvements. The outgoing Liberal Democrat leader, Phil Knowles, expressed frustration over the timing of the change, especially following the death of a Labour councillor. Whelband aims to give more power to local councillors and community groups, and hes prepared for a potential by-election in Lutterworth that could further alter the councils composition.
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