Council news

All the latest news from Rutland County Council

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

Notices of Election and key deadlines for Rutland local elections

We've published Notices of Election for local elections taking place in May, along with key deadlines that voters need to know about.

23 March 2023

Fitness equipment in the Catmose Sports Centre gym

Council and Stevenage Leisure agree extension to Catmose Sports Centre contract

We have agreed an extension to the Catmose Sports Centre leisure contract currently held by Stevenage Leisure Ltd.

17 March 2023

Rutland supports the Great British Spring Clean

We're encouraging and supporting people to get involved in this year's Great British Spring Clean

15 March 2023

A view along Church Road towards St Mary's Church in the village of Ketton

Comment on Draft Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan

Rutland County Council is inviting representations on a draft version of the new Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan.

7 December 2022

A view of Wakerley Bridge from the outskirts of Barrowden village

Council publishes Call for Sites submissions as part of Local Plan process

Rutland County Council has published details of the submissions it has received during its recent Local Plan Call for Sites.

6 December 2022

A large Polling Station sign fixed to a red brick wall outside Langham Village Hall

Return your postal vote for Langham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

People living in Langham are being urged to return any postal votes for the Langham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum as soon as possible, to avoid Royal Mail strikes.

2 December 2022

An NHS graphic with information about where to go for non-urgent, urgent and emergency mental health support in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Get in the know about your mental health and wellbeing

There's now a quick and easy way to find information about mental health and wellbeing support this winter.

29 November 2022

A Rutland County Councillor and Youth Worker sat chatting and smiling outdoors with a group of young people

Learn about being a County Councillor ahead of local elections

We're holding events for anyone who wants to learn about becoming a County Councillor ahead of local elections in May 2023.

28 November 2022

Household Support Fund set to help struggling families this winter

Households struggling to pay for food, energy and other essential items amid the rising cost of living could benefit from funds allocated to Rutland County Council through the Household Support Fund.

18 November 2022