Network Rail is asking for input into how they invest in rail in the East Midlands between 2024 and 2029.  

They want to put communities at the forefront of their work and want to know how they can support the ambitions and priorities of those communities. They are looking for high-level ideas on how they can make the railway better for everyone.  

This is a great opportunity for local businesses to have your say about the how rail transport affects your business, your employees and even your national and international linkages. 

If you have ideas on how Network Rail can invest in the East Midlands,
email their Route Public Affairs Manager, Vita Zaporozcenko at vita.zaporozcenko@networkrail.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 27 August 2021. 

You can find out more about the existing rail network in the East Midlands via the link below.

From 1 October 2021, there will be new requirements to continue importing animal products for both human consumption and non-human consumption from the European Union into Great Britain. 

Such as pre-notifying authorities that consignments will be entering Great Britain and uploading a certified Export Health Certificate using the Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS). 

To help businesses prepare for these new requirements, there are a number of free webinars available to attend, click the webinar names listed below to go to the registration page:

• Importing Groupage Loads Wednesday 25 August 2021
• Importing Groupage Loads Thursday 26 August 2021
• Importing Products of Animal Origin Monday 13 September 2021 
• Importing Animal by-Products Tuesday 14 September 2021
• Importing Composite Products Wednesday 15 September 2021 

• How to register for the Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS)
• How to raise an importer notification using IPAFFS 

UK-based sustainability organisation, WRAP has launched a campaign - Guardians of Grub and is recruiting for their 'Becoming a Champion' online learning programme. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals in the food and hospitality industry to get expert advice on how to save money by driving down food waste in their business. 

The entire programme is free to use and you can find their latest webinar explaining the learning course and the feedback they have received here. 

The deadline for registration of interest is Tuesday 17 August 2021.

You can find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved via the link below.

Harbs Collective and Harborough District Council would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate in the Town Centre Survey.

We received a great number of responses and it was brilliant to see detailed feedback about what they love to see and do in Market Harborough, along with the tremendous support for our local independent businesses here.  

Your invaluable feedback will help Harbs Collective, who are a huge part of the town centre experience in Market Harborough, to continue to create an environment that all can enjoy in the future.

We look forward to sharing the results of the survey soon. 

There are huge benefits to being a part of a group like Harbs Collective, not least to be supported by like-minded passionate local retailers.

If you are a retailer local to Market Harborough and are interested in being a part of the retailers' group, you can find out more via the link below, or if you are interested in being a part of some of our other local business collectives please do email us: business@harborough.gov.uk for more information.