Thurnby & Bushby Parish Council

04/09/2026

Mulberry 900 House Planning Application -

This Planning Application is going to the Harborough District Council Planning Committee on Tuesday 8th September at 6.30pm. We need as many objectors as possible to come along to the Council Chamber at the HDC head office (address below) so that committee members are in no doubt about the strength of opposition to this speculative planning application – please show you care!

12/06/2026

Thurnby Scouts and Guides are organising a fundraising walk on Saturday 4th July, starting at Thurnby Scout & Guide HQ at 2pm. All money raised will be split between the Scouts and the Guides.

01/05/2026

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Thursday 14 May. It is an opportunity for local residents and community groups to talk about their group, their aspirations, their successes and their plans for the future to the people of Thurnby & Bushby village. The meeting will be hosted by Thurnby & Bushby Parish Council who will also present a short report about the activities of the village over the previous year. There will be light refreshments served. Please do come along and support your village groups. Everyone is welcome.

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Thursday 14 May. It is an opportunity for local residents and community groups to talk about their group, their aspirations, their successes and their plans for the future to the people of Thurnby & Bushby village.... Read More »

02/04/2026

Neighbourhood Plan Open Event:

The Thurnby & Bushby Neighbourhood Plan open day will be held on Saturday 18th April between 1030 and 1430 at Hill Court Community Centre, LE7 9NY

As part of the Neighbourhood Plan we are seeking resident's views on a range of topics via a questionnaire, which can be accessed online at

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04/03/2026

Food Waste Action Week runs from 9 to 15 March 2026, highlighting how small daily actions can help households save money and reduce stress, by preventing food waste.

This year’s theme — “Make Your Food Go Fuuuuuuuurther” — focuses on simple tips that help residents stretch food, time, and budgets, with daily themes covering money, time, the planet, health, and wellbeing.

For more information contact [email protected] or visit www.lesswaste.org.uk.

21/01/2026

Neighbourhood Plan Public Open Event -

The Neighbourhood Plan Committee will be hosting a Public Open Event on Saturday 18th April from 10:00am - 12:30pm at Hill Court Community Centre, to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the process of forming the Neighbourhood Plan, and the progress made so far. Forming the Neighbourhood Plan depends on the vital role of residents volunteering their time, this event will therefore be an important opportunity for anyone who is interested to learn more about the chance to help shape and create the Plan, to ensure the community has a deciding influence on local housing for years to come.

Please contact the Parish Clerk for further information.

05/01/2026

The next public meeting for the T&B Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee will take place on Wednesday 7th January at Hill Court Community Centre, starting at 7pm.

Agenda and minutes of the last meeting can be found here:

The next public meeting for the T&B Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee will take place on Wednesday 7th January at Hill Court Community Centre, starting at 7pm. Read More »

01/12/2025

MULBERY PLANNING APPLICATION FOR UP TO 900 HOMES

The planning application for up to 900 homes, dwellings, a primary school, a local centre and open space on land south of Uppingham Road in Bushby is now open for public comments, with the consultation period closing on Wednesday 31st December.

Residents are reminded that in order to make a comment on the website you will need to click on the Comments tab and make a comment. If you don’t have an account on the HDC website you will have to create one first.

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22/11/2025

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN PUBLIC MEETING

The next Neighbourhood Plan public meeting is to be held on Tuesday 16th December at 7pm, at Hill Court Community Centre. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend.

18/11/2025

Community Police Surgery

The public are invited to attend the next police beat surgery at Hill Court Community Centre on Monday 8th December 2025 between 11am and 12pm.