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Rutland County Council launches final public consultation on new Local Plan

By Grace Kennington

22nd Oct 2024 | Local News

Following a difficult journey to create the new Local Plan, RRC have launched the final public consultation. (Photo: Nub News)

Rutland County Council has announced the launch of the final public consultation on its new Local Plan, giving local people the chance to give feedback.

Local Hedgehog Rescue celebrated third birthday, raising over £500 to help Rutland’s hedgehogs

By Grace Kennington

21st Oct 2024 | Local News

Local Rutland charity Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue is a care and rehabilitation space. (Photo: PUHR)

Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue celebrated its third birthday this weekend, raising essential funds to help Rutland's hedgehogs.

Colours of Autumn and floral demonstrations at Rutland Flower Club’s annual meeting

By Grace Kennington

21st Oct 2024 | Local News

Hosted at Rutland County Museum, Rutland Flower Society's Annual Open Meeting was a great success. (Photo: Rutland Flower Club)

Rutland Flower Club's annual meeting included a fascinating demonstration by Andrew Key, amusing anecdotes and a meaningful tribute to Dame Maggie Smith.

Rutland Health Watchdog says access to NHS dentists is “getting worse”

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

21st Oct 2024 | Local News

Results of a survey shows 59% of people in Rutland don’t have access to an NHS dentist. (Photo: Nub News)

A health watchdog says despite ‘years of shouting’ there is very little sign access to NHS dentists is improving in Rutland. .

Rutland’s proposed new food waste scheme and changes to bins scrutinised

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

21st Oct 2024 | Local News

The authority has been given £500,000 to cover the new requirement for food waste pickups and has bought new food trucks. (Photo: LDRS)

The new food waste collection scheme coming to Rutland was discussed by the county council’s scrutiny committee.

Oakham road repairs delayed by Brooke Roads continued closure

By Grace Kennington

20th Oct 2024 | Local News

Continued delays to the development on Brooke Road has caused a knock-on effect with other road works in the area. (Photo: Grace Kennington)

Plans to resurface Cold Overton Road this week have been pushed back until February due to the delays in the reopening of Brooke Road. .

The Lions Club of Rutland is looking for new members to join its team of volunteers

By Grace Kennington

18th Oct 2024 | Local News

The Lions Club of Rutland are looking for new volunteers to don a yellow vest and join them doing some good across the county. (Photo: Nub News)

The Lions Club of Rutland is looking for new volunteers to join its current 24 members in its charitable work across the county.

Jobs available in and around Oakham now: Security at HMP Stocken, Supply Teacher and Spa Receptionist

By Grace Kennington

18th Oct 2024 | Local News

There's plenty of jobs in Oakham and the surrounding areas, check out our top picks. (Photo: Evie Payne)

There's a huge variety of jobs going in and around Oakham, from teaching to pet-sitting, security to spa receptionist.

Oakham shop owners and local Councils to brainstorm ideas to increase town centre trade

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

18th Oct 2024 | Local News

A meeting is to be held next week with Oakham Town Council, Rutland County Council and local businesses to discuss plans to make the High Street more attractive to visitors. (Photo: Nub News)

Oakham’s traders and council officers will get together to brainstorm ideas on how to breathe new life into the town centre. .

Rutland County Council leader says cash strapped authority needs ‘culture shift’

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

17th Oct 2024 | Local News

Cllr Gale Waller has been leader of RCC since May 2023. (Photo: LDRS)

Discussing the results of a recent staff survey and plans for a new workforce strategy, leader Gale Waller said the authority must change how it operates.

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