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.

Councillors approve extension to waste contractsRutland County Councillors have agreed to extend the contracts currently in place to provide the County's waste and recycling services. 11 November 2020
Free online library services can help you through lockdownWe're encouraging people to make the most of free online library services during the national coronavirus lockdown. 10 November 2020
Lockdown forces buildings and services to closeWe're having to close a number of buildings and services in response to new COVID-19 restrictions. 04 November 2020
People urged to stay safe and observe Remembrance at homeWe're urging people in Rutland to stay safe and observe Remembrance Sunday at home, in light of new national COVID-19 restrictions. 04 November 2020
Leader responds to government plans for new national lockdownThe government has announced plans for a new lockdown across England from Thursday 5 November. 01 November 2020
Change to branch library opening hoursWe're amending the opening hours for libraries in Uppingham, Ketton and Ryhall to improve access to library services. 28 October 2020
Update to national Shielding guidance for vulnerable peopleThe government has updated its national guidance for people who are at significantly increased risk from COVID-19. 28 October 2020
Celebrate differently to stay safe'Celebrate differently' to stay safe is the plea from organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. 28 October 2020
Local Plan consultation closing soonWe're reminding residents and businesses to take part its Regulation 19 consultation on Rutland's Local Plan, which closes on 6 November 2020. 23 October 2020
Parents reminded to apply for primary school placesParents and carers of children who are eligible to start primary school next year are being reminded to apply for their child's school place by the national closing date of 15 January 2021. 21 October 2020