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

Localised flooding in the Barleythorpe area, near Oakham

Leaders call on Government to release funding to help residents

Senior leaders are calling on the Government to release funding for flood-hit residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

6 January 2024

Councillor Gale Waller, Leader of Rutland County Council

Cabinet Member roles updated for 2024

Our Cabinet has undergone some changes to help us with how we deliver services in the future.

4 January 2024

The main entrance the Rutland County Council's Catrmose office and Council Chamber

Council working to support residents of Aberdeen House Care Home

Rutland County Council is working hard to put alternative care arrangements in place for residents who will be affected by the closure of Aberdeen House Care Home in Uppingham.

28 December 2023

Christmas scene with image of recycling bin

Reduce food waste and recycle more this Christmas

Help reduce waste food waste this Christmas with these handy tips.

22 December 2023

The front of Rutland County Council's Catmose office in Oakham

Rutland joins calls for rural councils to receive a fair financial settlement

Council Leader Gale Waller has written to Rutland's MP, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up and the Prime Minister to seek fairer funding for rural councils.

20 December 2023

The outside of Rutland County Council's Catmose office building in Oakham

Council Leader's response to letter from Alicia Kearns MP

We have published Council Leader Gale Waller's response to a letter from Alicia Kearns MP, regarding Rutland's ongoing Local Plan consultation.

15 December 2023

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

Bin collection changes over the festive season

People living in Rutland are being reminded to check changes to their bin collection day over the festive season.

13 December 2023

Rutland’s highways are ranked as some of the best in the country

Satisfaction in Rutland’s roads remains high as results of the National Highways and Transport (NHT) Public satisfaction survey rank Rutland as 5th out of 111 participating authorities.

11 December 2023