News in Oakham

Rutland is set to receive £29.4m investment to support the proposed redevelopment of St George's Barracks at North Luffenham.

Chancellor Sajid Javid announced that Rutland County Council's application to the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) had been successful on Friday (1 Nov).

Rutland County Council has announced it is postponing its Autumn Business Summit.

With a General Election taking place on November 12, keynote speakers are now unable to attend the summit, planned for November 6.

Council leaders have paid tribute to Sir Alan Duncan after he announced he would be standing down as MP for Rutland and Melton, describing him as "one of the most dedicated public servants that this country has had."

Rutland County Council's Chairman, Kenneth Bool, and Leader Oliver Hemsley, have both praised his work and time in office.

Severn Trent Water is continuing to undertake works to repair a water leak on the A6003 at Manton Top.

Since the summer, engineers from Severn Trent have been working to identify the source of the leak.

Empty crisp packets can now be recycled at Rutland County Museum – and the tourist attraction will benefit.

As part of a new scheme being supported by Rutland County Council, anyone can now take their empty crisp packets to the special drop-off point at the museum, where the waste will be sent to TerraCycle for recycling.

An initiative which took place in Rutland to help identify the needs of the Armed Forces community has received high-profile backing from the Government's Veterans' Minister.

Johnny Mercer MP, the Minister for Military Personnel and Veterans in the Ministry of Defence and Minister for Veterans' Affairs in the Cabinet Office, has offered his support – via video – as part of a special event, held at The Symington Building in Market Harborough, on 25 October 2019, to officially launch the findings of an Armed Forces community survey.

Police are warning the elderly to be at full alert after an 85-year-old Rutland man was conned out of £5,000 by callous conmen.

The Lyddington pensioner handed over the money after he was contacted on the phone by a bogus police officer. Now local police are urging the community to make sure their elderly relatives, friends and neighbours are aware of the perils of scamming.

Rutland County Museum will continue its 50th anniversary celebrations next month with a performance from special guests Gresley Male Voice Choir.

The musical event will take place on Saturday 23rd November at 7:15pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm.

A Rutland pensioner has been defrauded out of £5,000 by scammers.

An 85-year-old Lyddington man and his wife were contacted last week by someone claiming to be a Scotland Yard police officer.

Visitors to Oakham Castle can look forward to a host of seasonal events and activities in the coming weeks, including the return of Rutland's popular Fairtrade Christmas market.

Councillor Lucy Stephenson, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure at Rutland County Council, says: "Oakham Castle is a truly unique building and one of the most popular free visitor attractions in our area. Now is a fantastic time to visit the Castle, with a wonderful line-up of fun, family-friendly events planned. Don't miss out. Stay up-to-date with the events that are coming up – many of which are free to enjoy."