Politics
Everards plans for The Horseshoe Inn set for go-ahead
A brewery’s plans to convert a pub into a convenience store could be approved at a Rutland County Council development control and licensing committee meeting on Tuesday.
Families could stay at gipsy site in Langham despite objections
Two gipsy families could be given permission to reside at a permanent site in Langham despite objections from some villagers.
Money handed over to The Lodge Trust
Councillor Alf Dewis donated a cheque to his chosen charity as one of his last acts as mayor of Oakham.
Younger councillors are appointed to key roles by Rutland County Council
Rutland County Council has elected a group of young councillors for key roles with a view to giving them experience for future elections but not all agree it is the right time for the change.
Council wants your views on improving community facilities
Residents, businesses and property developers in Rutland have until June 18 to register their views on plans to improve community facilities, using money generated by new housing and commercial development.
Tourist bus service to launch on bank holiday weekend
A new tourist bus linking Rutland Water with Oakham and Uppingham will launch next weekend.
New Oakham mayor Coun Adam Lowe outlines priorities
Councillor Adam Lowe has been elected as the new mayor and chairman of Oakham Town Council, taking over from Coun Alf Dewis.
Rutland County Council writes off £74,000 overpayments
A council has decided not to ask staff to repay £74,000 they were mistakenly given in overtime payments.
Rutland County Council overpays its staff by £83,000 over four years
A council could try to recoup thousands of pounds from staff after it discovered more than 50 had been overpaid during the past four years.
Have your say on proposed changes to social care services in Rutland
Residents are being reminded they still have time to submit their views as part of a consultation taking place into proposed changes to eligibility criteria and charges for social care services.
Residents in Stamford Road, Oakham, delighted with council’s decision on parking restrictions
Residents are delighted that the council has decided to take action following their long-running campaign over safety on their road.
Resident’s concern over planned housing sites in Ketton
Concerns have been raised about plans to set aside land for more than 100 houses in a village.
Former Ashwell Prison site to be demolished as business park plans are approved
Plans to demolish part of a former prison site and turn the rest into business units were approved this week.
Barrie Roper resigns from Rutland County Council
Councillor Barrie Roper (Con) has resigned from Rutland County Council with immediate effect.
Residents in Oakham protest against parking changes
Angry residents in Oakham are protesting against changes to parking restrictions which are set to be enforced on their roads.
Final draft of town plan for Uppingham is complete
The final draft of a document that will shape the future of residential and business developments in Uppingham is now complete.
People invited to attend Oakham’s annual town meeting
People are being invited to attend Oakham’s annual town meeting on Wednesday, at 6pm, at Victoria Hall, in High Street.
Former Rutland High Sheriff praises gritting teams
The weather might be getting better now but the hard work of the gritting teams throughout the winter was recognised by the outgoing High Sheriff.
Planning Inspectorate to hold public inquiry into The Pavilion in Burley
A public inquiry will be held after the owner of a house appealed against an enforcement notice ordering him to make major changes.
Oakham town councillors to hold open surgery
People will be able to speak to their councillors at a surgery.
- Man who went missing from Kendrew Barracks in Cottesmore found safe
- Man left with serious face injury following assault in Oakham
- Arrest after robbery at Uppingham newsagent
- Residents in Edmonton Way set to raise parking problems at meeting
- Former Oakham town councillor Martin Brookes denies harassment charges
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Weather for Oakham
Friday 24 May 2013
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Light showers
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