Council News

All the latest news from Rutland County Council. Older news items can be found in our News Archive.

You can contact our press office by emailing: communications@rutland.gov.uk or calling: 01572 758448.

Summit will look ahead to the future of business in RutlandWe're inviting businesses and stakeholders to our Spring Business Summit to discuss the future of Rutland's local economy. 30 January 2020
Members needed for new countryside groupWe're looking for people who are passionate about the countryside to join a brand new Rutland Countryside Access Forum. 30 January 2020
Burley Road Car Park worksWe're carrying out grounds maintenance work in Burley Road Car Park on Monday 3 February, meaning some parking spaces will be unavailable. 28 January 2020
Council meeting adjourned to allow further discussion around Pre-Submission Local PlanA Special Full Council Meeting to consider Rutland's Pre-Submission Local Plan has been adjourned and will be reconvened on Monday 10 February. 28 January 2020
No change to RF1 bus serviceThere are no changes taking place to the RF1 bus service. The service will continue to operate between Melton and Oakham as normal. 28 January 2020
Over £1million allocated to boost rural businessesBusinesses in Rutland and Peterborough have benefited from a total of more than £1million grant funding, thanks to the regional LEADER programme. 24 January 2020
Council Tax increase of £1.30 a week proposed to protect servicesWe're consulting on our draft budget for 2020/21, which proposes a Council Tax increase of £1.30 a week to protect services like care for vulnerable adults, children and young people. 22 January 2020
Councillors vote to defer decision on HIF fundingRutland County Councillors have voted to defer a decision on whether to accept a government grant worth £29.4m. 21 January 2020
Rutland retains status as a Fairtrade CountyRutland has retained its status as a Fairtrade county, recognising the support it gives to the promotion and use of Fairtrade products. 20 January 2020
Councillors approve planning application for McDonald's restaurantOur Planning Committee has voted to approve a planning application for a McDonald's restaurant on the outskirts of Oakham. 14 January 2020