News in Oakham

A Notice of Election has been published for the Office of Rutland County Councillor for the Ryhall and Casterton Ward, following the resignation of former councillor Richard Coleman.

Following receipt of a request from two local government electors, an election will be held to fill this vacancy on Thursday the 10th of March 2022.

Catch the start of the Six Nations, enjoy the first local craft fair of the year, or pop down to All Saints' Church to sing and find out more about the local community this week in Oakham.

1. Arts & Craft Market

A long-serving Textiles Teacher in Oakham is celebrating 30 years of her work with a local art exhibition in preparation for her retirement.

Wendy Greaves, who joined Oakham School in 1991, is commemorating her time at the School with a series of works which will represent what she intends to do when she retires at the end of the academic year.

Time is running out for Rutland residents to share their views on Rutland County Council's latest draft budget, which contains spending plans and Council Tax proposals for the year 2022/23.

The Council publishes a draft budget at the start of every year, explaining how much money is needed to run local services, where this funding will come from and what financial pressures it is facing.

There are a range of full-time jobs available this week in Oakham, from roles with the local council to opportunities in retail and customer care.

1. Rutland County Council

It is set to be another great weekend for Oakham's local pubs and venues as they play host to live comedy and music. Alternatively, treat yourself to some tapas and cocktails in cosy local pub, The Boot Inn.

1. Comedy at The Grainstore Brewery

Local pub, The Old Buttercross, will be hosting a recruitment day on Saturday the 29th of January from 9am until 2pm.

The Old Buttercross is one of over 1700 pubs and inns owned by Marson's Brewing Company around the UK. With upwards of 14,000 employees, the chain are looking to recruit you to join the nationwide team in their Oakham branch.

Rutland's hedgehog population have found a safe haven with local rescue duo, Rachel and Jay, who are striving to save the little creatures.

As the year progresses, we here at Nub will be working with Rachel and Jay to help spread the message about what you can do to support these vulnerable animals.

Councillor Oliver Hemsley, Leader of Rutland County Council, has warned that the government's continued approach to funding local authorities is placing an unfair burden on Council Tax payers and must change.

Rutland County Council has launched a public consultation on its latest draft budget, which contains spending plans and Council Tax proposals for the year 2022/23. The Council publishes a draft budget at the start of every year, explaining how much money is needed to run local services, where this funding will come from and what financial pressures it is facing.

Oakham School pupils have done their school proud by raising more than £12,000 for local and national charities through 2021.

Over the course of the year, pupils and staff have led various fundraising projects for important causes which totalled £12,070.77 in donations.