Oakham Town Council will once again promote the local area with the 'Party in the Park'.

Oakham Town Council has agreed to put on the annual event on 9 July 2023.

It is the third year in succession that it has been held and will take place in the afternoon, from midday to 5pm.

Speaking to members of the town council at their January meeting Wednesday 25 January, Cllr Adam Lowe presented a report in which he said: "The Party in the Park is being held for the third year with the aim to promote the town of Oakham as an attractive place to visit and stay.

"The event was initially set up by the Lord Lieutenant of Rutland in recognition of the military and emergency services connected with and located in the county.

"Oakham Town Council has supported the event by allowing the use of the Cutts Close and a financial contribution as an event in the park for the community.

"Having held the first planning meeting with the working group and following a successful operational model, the event is planned to go ahead if they can secure the funding along the lines of 2021, and 2022."

Members of Oakham Town Council agreed unanimously to support the event with an allocation of £2,000 from the 2023/24 promotions budget.

Costs will include: Bluebird Belles and Manky Beds £1,200, toilet hire £500, promotional banner £150, and Rutland & Stamford Sound £150