Council news

All the latest news from Rutland County Council

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

Free bus travel in December across Rutland

We're providing free bus travel throughout the month of December for journeys starting inside Rutland.

24 November 2023

Free parking for Christmas Markets and Small Business Saturday

We're offering free parking in all council-owned public car parks for late night shopping events in Oakham and Uppingham, as well as Small Business Saturday.

27 November 2023

A lady sitting alone on a sofa with her legs covered by large red blanket

Free upgrades available to give Rutland warmer homes

Make your home more energy efficient and save money on bills by applying for free upgrades through the Warmer Homes programmes.

1 December 2023

Fitness equipment in the Catmose Sports Centre gym

Council's leisure services procurement moves to second stage

Rutland County Council’s leisure services procurement will move to a second stage following Cabinet approval.

16 August 2023

The control panel and lifting mechanism at the back of one of Rutland County Council's bin lorries

Over £2m investment agreed for Rutland’s refuse vehicles

An investment of up to £2.069m has been proposed for Rutland's fleet of refuse and recycling vehicles, to help improve collections.

16 August 2023

Children 'Thriving' as Rutland given highest possible inspection outcome for SEND services

Rutland has become one of only four areas in the country to receive the highest possible inspection outcome for children's SEND services.

3 August 2023

Transport drop-in sessions continue in Rutland

Join us at our next Transport Drop-In sessions, which are taking place on Thursday 10th August.

1 August 2023

Residents living with dementia asked to have their say on new Dementia Strategy

Help us by taking part in a consultation that will shape our local Dementia Strategy.

25 July 2023

A47 work brought forward due to bad weather forecast

Planned roadworks due to take place on 26 and 28 July on the A47 has now been moved forward to take place on Monday 24 and Monday 31 July due to weather forecasts.

21 July 2023