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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.

Election announced for Councillor for Oakham North East Ward

By Grace Kennington

17th Oct 2024 | Local News

An election will be held this November if the post is contested. (Photo: Evie Payne)

A Notice of Election has been published by Rutland County Council for the office of the Councillor for Oakham North East.

Oakham Town Council Chairman announces resignation

By Grace Kennington

17th Oct 2024 | Local News

Cllr Adam Lowe returned to the post in May 2024, announcing his resignation only five months later. (Photo: LDRS)

Chairman of Oakham Town Council and Mayor of Oakham Cllr Adam Lowe announced his resignation from his role. .

What's on in Oakham this weekend: Pumpkin Carving, Cycling Trip and Spirit Whispering

By Grace Kennington

17th Oct 2024 | Local News

If you're stuck on plans this weekend, check out some of these brilliant options in Oakham and Rutland. (Photo: Evie Payne)

With the start of half term and the beginning of chilly autumnal weekend, check out our top picks for events going on in and around Oakham this weekend.

Plans to change Oakham library’s garage into a new youth hub submitted

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Oct 2024 | Local News

The plans for the new youth hub have been submitted to Rutland County Council. (Photo: Grace Kennington)

A garage at Oakham Library that once housed a mobile library vehicle could be turned into a youth club. .

Rutland and Melton Police successfully seize drugs from car

By Grace Kennington

16th Oct 2024 | Local News

Rutland and Melton branch of Leicestershire Police have had a small victory in their fight against drugs in the area. (Photo: Evie Payne)

Two eagle-eyed Melton and Ruland Response Officers stopped a vehicle this week found to contain Class A drugs. .

Oakham restaurant releases new Autumn menu packed with cosy favourites

By Grace Kennington

16th Oct 2024 | Local News

The Wisteria Hotel is Oakham is known for their delicious menu, now with a new autumn twist. (Photo: Grace Kennington)

The Wisteria Hotel is Oakham has introduced a brand-new Autumn menu for both lunch and dinner.

Oakham Town Council gives emergency grant to historic hall ‘struggling under burden of increased costs’

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Oct 2024 | Local News

Victoria Hall, which celebrated it's 125th Birthday this year, has received emergency funding from Oakham Town Council. (Photo: Evie Payne)

Oakham Town Council has stepped in to secure the immediate future of a historic community hall which almost ran out of funds to meet operating costs. .

Oakham bar to celebrate its third birthday with a night of live music

By Grace Kennington

15th Oct 2024 | Local News

Ovation Bar, located in Knight's Yard, Oakham, will be celebrating it's third birthday.

Oakham’s Ovation Wine and Spirit Bar is celebrating its third birthday this Saturday (19 October).

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