Council news

All the latest news from Rutland County Council

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The entrance to Rutland County Council's Catmose offices

Review of transport policies to be considered by cabinet

We're looking at combining separate policies that cover travel to school and post 16 transport into one single travel assistance policy, making the information easier for families to understand.

2 December 2024

School sport to continue without interruption following change of organiser

School sports activities will continue without interruption following a successful switch of organiser from Rutland County Council to Uppingham Community College.

27 November 2024

A child sat in a library with their mother, being shown a book by a member of staff

Council moving ahead with plans for new living well services.

Rutland County Council is moving ahead with plans that will improve access to a wide range of community health, information and support services for residents of all ages.

10 December 2024

Bus users meeting to share information on network plans

Rutland County Council’s next Bus Users Meeting on Wednesday 11 December will share information regarding the recently approved plans to transform the County’s public bus network.

5 December 2024

Have your say on draft Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy

We've launched a public consultation on a new Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for Rutland.

29 November 2024

Fitness equipment in the Catmose Sports Centre gym

Council leader gives update on Catmose Sports Centre

Council Leader Gale Waller has given councillors an update about Catmose Sports Centre and the end of the council’s leisure contract.

22 November 2024

A view of Wakerley Bridge from the outskirts of Barrowden village

Local Plan consultation closes soon

We're reminding people to take part in the Regulation 19 consultation around Rutland's new Local Plan, before it closes.

22 November 2024

A large polling station sign fixed to a metal fence

Linda Chatfield elected ward member for Oakham North East

Linda Chatfield (Liberal Democrats) has been elected as a ward member for Oakham North-East

22 November 2024

Free Christmas shopper buses to make a return over December

We're organising free return bus travel to two city shopping destinations in December, in the lead-up to Christmas.

22 November 2024

A large green sign for Catmose Car Park in Oakham

Free Parking offered across December dates in Rutland

The plans are intended to support local businesses in the run-up to Christmas, which includes key dates like Small Business Saturday and late-night shopping events.

20 November 2024