Council news

All the latest news from Rutland County Council

To contact our press office, email: communications@rutland.gov.uk

A road closure at the junction between Brooke Road and Cricket Lawns, in Oakham

Extension to Brooke Road Closure

The reopening of Brooke Road in Oakham is to be delayed until 30 November, due to significant issues outside of Burmor Construction Ltd’s control.

1 October 2024

Council to consider new long-term plans to transform local bus services

Our Councillors are to consider ambitious plans that aim to transform local bus services in the coming years – making it easier for more people to use public transport to get around.

25 September 2024

A yellow warning sign with rain falling in the background

Latest flooding information and advice

Information about disruption being caused by heavy rain and localised flooding.

1 October 2024

Postal vote information - image of a hand posting an envelope in to a red post box

Changes to postal voting - make your vote count

Postal votes will begin to hit doorsteps after Thursday 20th June. Read your postal vote pack carefully and return it in the right way.

19 June 2024

The main gate at North Luffenham Recycling Centre

Temporary closure of North Luffenham HWRC

North Luffenham Household Waste Recycling Centre will be closed from 24 June due to sewer repair works being undertaken by Anglian Water on Willoughby Road in Morcott.

17 June 2024

Flag raising event marks the beginning of Armed Forces Week

Join Rutland’s annual Armed Forces flag raising event, taking place in the grounds of Oakham Castle on Monday 24 June to mark the beginning of national Armed Forces Week.

17 June 2024

drawing of hand putting voting slip in ballot box with text: Voter Registration Deadline. The deadline for people to register to vote in time for the general election is midnight on Tuesday 18th June.

Last chance to register to vote for the UK General Election

Residents in the Rutland and Stamford constituency, that want to have their say in the upcoming UK Parliamentary General Election, are being reminded that they have until Tuesday 18th June to ensure they are registered to vote.

13 June 2024

A large polling station sign fixed to a metal fence

Statement of Persons Nominated published for UK general election

Rutland and Stamford's official Statement of Persons Nominated for the general election has been published.

7 June 2024

Notice of Election for UK Parliamentary General Election

Rutland County Council has published a Notice for the Election of a Member of Parliament for the Rutland and Stamford constituency and are urging residents to ensure they are registered to vote in time.

4 June 2024