Skittles on the Green at Thrussington

Thursday 2nd June, Friday 3rd June and Saturday 4th June 2011

7.30pm

Skittles on the Green at Thrussington.

Skittles for all the family with hot dogs and children's stalls

Contact: Bev Kearns 01664 424430

Arnesby WI, Ladies of Leicestershire, talk

Wednesday 1st June 2011 7.30pm

Arnesby WI, Ladies of Leicestershire, talk

Arnesby Village Hall

Contact: 0116 247 8888

Rutland County Council is to review litter bins to cut costs

Rutland County Council is to review litter bins to cut costs.

Oakham Town Council may have agreed to purchase a litter bin, and sited it near to a high street bus stop.

Rutland County Council has said it can not adopt the bin as it can not afford to get it emptied and it is also planning  a reduction of current litter bins.

I wonder how if you employ a person to sweep the pavement does it cost more or less to empty a litter bin?

Can I suggest Rutland County Council start looking at cuts that would effect those in high places.

For example the private hire of  a car and driver for the Chairman of the Council.

High Speed Broadband Rutland Government Refuses £2,000,000 Rutland County Council Grant Application

High Speed Broadband Rutland, Government Refuses £2,000,000 Rutland County Council Grant Application

It does not surprise me this application was turned down. This council can't see past its own snout.

A member of the public asked me a simple question , I could not answer it because I had not attended the meeting. I asked Conservative Councillor and deputy leader Terry King the simple question.

He refused to answer my simple question and proceeded to engage in a long series of emails personally attacking me. Just the sort of behaviour one would expect from a senior Rutland County Councillor?

Because I was getting know where with Councillor Terry King I asked Rutland County Council the same question using FOI and received a response.

You will notice the question was answered. I am also publishing Mr Kings the first two responses to my simple question.

I question is Conservative Councillor Terry King fit to carry out his job as deputy leader of  Rutland County Council?

Dear Mr. Brookes,

The response from Rutland County Council to your recent Freedom of Information Act request is as follows:

"During the presentation Councillor King did indeed advise that the company he referred to in his presentation was a company he was involved with and indeed used some anecdotal experienced from the business.

Councillor Ellis (ex) was not present, but no reference was made to the fact that he was involved in the business, C.S. Ellis, specifically."

If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been handled, you can request a review by writing to:-

Monitoring Officer, Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP

Telephone: 01572 722577  e-mail: foi@rutland.gov.uk

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint, you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:-

The Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

Telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 54 57 45 Website: www.ico.gov.uk

There is no charge for making an appeal.

Freedom of Information

Rutland County Council

Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP

t: 01572 722577 | f: 01572 758457 | e: foi@rutland.gov.uk

Councillor King's response to the same question. I hope readers will note the slight difference with his answer.

To 'martinjbrookes@hotmail.com', Enquiries, 'alan.duncan.mp@parliament.uk', 'alex.oram@standardsforengland.gov.uk', 'alf@alfdewisconsultancy.co.uk', Barrie Roper, 'bonkers.hall@btinternet.com', 'duncana@parliament.uk', 'editor@citizenseye.org', 'enquiries@rutlandradio.co.uk', FOI, Geoffrey Pook, Helen Briggs, Jeff Dale, 'jduckham@rutland.gov.uk', Marc Oxley, 'alan@alanduncan.org.uk', Gene Plews, 'news@oakfm.co.uk', 'newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk', Nicholas Wainwright, Planning, Roger Begy, Richard Gale, 'rutland.editorial@jpress.co.uk', 'smeditor@stamfordmercury.co.uk', 'tcellis@rutland.gov.uk', 'simon.eyley@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk', 'leigh.foster@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk'

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M Brookes
I have in the past met people who have started a business with no more than a bucket and a borrowed ladder. You will not start one by wasting time on conspiracy chasing.
T King 

From: TKing@rutland.gcsx.gov.uk
To: martinjbrookes@hotmail.com; enquiries@rutland.gov.uk; alan.duncan.mp@parliament.uk; alex.oram@standardsforengland.gov.uk; alf@alfdewisconsultancy.co.uk; BRoper@rutland.gcsx.gov.uk; bonkers.hall@btinternet.com; duncana@parliament.uk; editor@citizenseye.org; enquiries@rutlandradio.co.uk; foi@rutland.gov.uk; GPook@rutland.gcsx.gov.uk; HBriggs@rutland.gcsx.gov.uk; JDale@rutland.gov.uk; jduckham@rutland.gov.uk; MOxley@rutland.gov.uk; alan@alanduncan.org.uk; GPlews@rutland.gov.uk; news@oakfm.co.uk; newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk; NWainwright@rutland.gcsx.gov.uk; planning@rutland.gov.uk; RBegy@rutland.gcsx.gov.uk; RGale@rutland.gcsx.gov.uk; rutland.editorial@jpress.co.uk; smeditor@stamfordmercury.co.uk; tcellis@rutland.gov.uk; simon.eyley@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk; leigh.foster@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 14:45:25 +0100
Subject: Re:

M Brookes
I am not suggesting that you take up hard work like window cleaning, I was only telling you I knew someone who had. If you produce a simple viable business plan i will help raise you capital by pledging some money, plus you may be eligible for Government Start Up support.
Your energies will be better challenged into seeking self employment than wasting time on conspiracy theories.
T King

Cllr King later said he was not pledging me money just offering a loan. He sent a over a dozen e-mails I cant imagine the volume if I had asked a difficult question.

EEF Conference Centre, Barleythorpe, Rutland, Purchased by Rutland County Council for Rutland County College

EEF Conference Centre, Barleythorpe, Rutland,
Purchased by Rutland County Council for
Rutland County College

Stamford Feast, Stamford Meadows, Photographs, Stamford, Lincolnshire

Stamford Feast, Stamford Meadows, Photographs, Stamford, Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Asparagus

Pineapple

Plenty to eat

Melted Glass Bottles

Yellow Peppers

Mixed Vegetables

 

 Strawberries and Cream

Cheese and Oils

Rutland Radio and Drums

Milk

The Royal British Legion Stamford

Lincolnshire Constabulary

Love Food Love Lincolnshire

Stamford Cookery School

Thierry Daugeron

Dinky Donuts

No Dogs

NO DOGS

Please DO FEED THE DUCKS,

Please DO NOT  FEED THE DUCKS

Oakham Massage Parlour Door Smashed Saturday Evening

Oakham Massage Parlour Door Smashed Saturday Evening

Loros, High Street, Oakham, Rutland, New Sign

Loros, High Street, Oakham, Rutland, New Sign

Lyddington Open Gardens, Lyddington, Rutland

Lyddington Open Gardens, Lyddington, Rutland

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June

2-pm - 6pm

Tickets are available in each garden

Contact Pauline Brown 01572 821471

Garage Sale, St Mary's House, Exton. Rutland

Garage Sale, St Mary's House, Exton. Rutland

Fund raising for Exton Parish Church Today

10am - 2pm

The Blue Bell-Easton on the Hill, Gala and Beer and Music Festival

The Blue Bell-Easton on the Hill-Gala and Beer Festival

5th ANNUAL EASTON ON THE HILL VILLAGE GALA 

Monday 30TH MAY 2011 REAL ALE, CIDER & PERRY FESTIVAL, 

late May bank holiday fun and entertainment. 

Held in the grounds of the Blue Bell Pub, 9 High Street, Easton on the Hill  from noon Live Music Festival with Hog Roast & BBQ Four Live Bands featuring the Houndogs All in aid of village Organisations 

Large marquee ensures all events will go ahead, 

even if bad weather. 

Please call Alex on 01780 763003 if you can help, or email : gala@eastononthehill.com

Monday 30th from 1.00pm MUSIC FESTIVAL The Moonlights Rollo Markee & Tailshaker Jason & The Skagonauts The Houndogs

THE BLUE BELL PUB 

9 HIGH STREET 

EASTON ON THE HILL 

STAMFORD 

LINCOLNSHIRE 

PE9 3LR

Midlands Solicitor suspended

I require a little more information about a Rutland man, a solicitor who enjoys golf and no longer appears on the Law Society List.

THE HIGH Court has suspended from practising and frozen the accounts of a midlands solicitor after being informed that a Law Society committee had formed the opinion that he is guilty of dishonesty and misconduct.
The court heard that the Law Society’s complaints and client relations committee, which considers complaints against solicitors, came to that opinion arising out of the solicitor’s alleged “systemic practice” of failing to use money received from the sale of properties to discharge mortgages affecting the properties.

The Lyddington Hippo Auction, Lyddington Village Hall, Lyddington, Rutland

The Lyddington Hippo Auction, Lyddington Village Hall, Lyddington, Rutland

7.30pm on Sunday 5th June

Please go along to make a bid or simple join in the fun!

Admission is free.

Refreshments available

The money raised will be split between the village church and the village hall

For more information contact: Barbara Taylor-Harris  0172 822210

Oakham High Street, Litter Bin, Oakham Town Council, Rutland County Council

Trader nearby bus stops in Oakham High Street have raised concerns about litter discarded by people awaiting buses and Taxis outside their shops.

I approached Rutland County Council and asked if they could supply a bin. I received a response we don't have any money and we clear up the litter once each day and the presence of their enforcement officers would help deter littering? The cost of a bin is a little less than the amount RCC spends on catering at one of its many civic receptions.

Oakham Town Council members will be asked to consider if the Town Council can afford to purchase a bin,
attach it to one of these posts and then ask RCC to adopt it.

Open Gardens at North Luffenham Hall, North Luffenham

Open Gardens at North Luffenham Hall

Sun, 29 May, 11:00 – 16:30

 

Church Street, North Luffenham (map)

 

Plants for sale. Admission charge, children free. 

 

It's the home of Roger and Mary Canham open as part of the National Gardens Scheme.

Malcolm Sargent Primary School, Car Boot Sale, Stamford, Lincolnshire

Malcolm Sargent Primary School Car Boot Sale

Sunday, 29 May, 10:00 – 13:00

 

Empingham Road Stamford (map)

 

sellers set up from 9am, call Ashley: 07518 383817 Refreshments, bouncy castle, toilets.

Stamford Feast, Stamford, Lincolnshire

Stamford Feast

Sunday, 29 May, 10:00 – 21:00

 

Stamford Meadows (map)

 

A community food and dance event with demonstrations through the day, live music in the evening. 

Entrance to the event is free

Complaint in relation to Ms H Briggs Officer, Rutland County Council, The Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission
Democracy Matters?

Finally got around to writing a reply to my complaint.

I their reply they suggest they have no powers to act and the complaints are a matter for the court.

As Oakham police appear to have not idea in how to deal with election laws this is unlikely to ever reach the courts.

I would suggest the reason for lack of action by Leicestershire Constabulary to investigate any election complaints made by myself and other members of the public, shows a clear example of the cosy relationship Inspector Monks enjoys with Rutland County Council.

The police have taken no action regarding the letter I handed in some weeks ago that clearly link them or the council to illegal acts during the election. I am told the letters are still sitting gathering dust in evidence bags in PS Fosters in tray at Oakham Police station.

The Electoral Commission says it has a set of performance standards by which they access the performance of Electoral Registration Officers and Returning Officer. The various complaints will be taken into consideration when they next collect information in relation to Returning Officers and their performance. This I hope will also include the lack of performance shown by Mrs Briggs. I still can't understand why she felt she could take a holiday in the middle of a election period. Of course her deputy did a sterling job during her absence.

The Commission also states they have written to #### #### as they complained the Commission about the election count for the Oakham South West Ward.

Rutland County Council withhold important details about document from Planning Inspector

Rutland County Council withheld important details about document from Planning Inspector.

The Jeakins Weir public enquiry has been adjourned so all parties could receive a document, A report relating to Rutland County Councils Core Strategy.

The planning inspector was told this report was not available at the start of the hearing this Tuesday.

On Wednesday it became evident Rutland County Council was sitting on this report. Rutland County Council had received the report on Monday.

The planning inspector asked had the Chief Executive received the report and had she been in receipt of the report since Monday. The Council responded yes. The Councils QC appeared to be embarrassed by the situation. Not surprising as this information had been presented to the Planning Inspector by Jeakins Weir and not Rutland Council.
The Councils QC clearly stated a number of times he was not aware of the matter and he could assure all parties. he had not seen the document and would not be looking at it that day.

I am not surprised this has occurred, it is something I have become to expect from Rutland County Council.

On the last day of the hearing Jeakins Weir requested to see a document relating to a matter between the Council and Tresham. (Waitrose) After the hearing was adjourned it was clear Mrs Baker a planning officer from Rutland County Council did not want Jeakins Weir to see this document in its present context. She discussed this with the Councils QC publicly and he requested she passed it to him first so he could check for damaging content.

It has always been very clear to me this Council headed by a very incompetent Chief Executive, does not play fair and the councils underhand tactics don't work  People and organisations who conduct their selves in this way always come unstuck in the end.

There was also an issue relating to the conduct of the Councils Highways Department, which forced Jeakins Weir to issue a warning of possible action against them.

I do hope the behaviour of the Council does not allow for this application to be approved.

Rutland County Show, Rutland Agricultural Society’s 179th Annual County Show, Burley on the Hill

Rutland Agricultural Society’s 179^th Annual County Show

Sunday 5^th June 2011

Burley-on-the Hill near Oakham, LE15 7TE click for map

Gates open 8.30am

The Rutland Show is an all round county show for the people of Rutland and the surrounding areas. It provides a unique opportunity to appreciate what is great about our county.
Animals, people, produce, displays, vehicles, entertainment – there is something for everyone.

www.rutlandcountyshow.co.uk

Sonara Studios, Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland, New Signage

Sonara Studios, Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland, New Signage

There are now two political groups within Rutland County Council

Finaly Rutland County Council reveals the truth

There are now two political groups within Rutland County Council

Rutland Radio News Broadcast:

Two formal political groups have been set up with Rutland County Council.
Sixteen Conservative councillors are to form one of them - with two Lib Dems in the other.
While councillors have had political allegiances in past there have been no formal groups.

Barleythorpe Hall, Barleythorpe, Rutland, Rutland County Council, Shame

Barleythorpe Hall can be found  in Barleythorpe village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It is located about a mile (1.6 km) north-west of Oakham. As you can see the hall is in a sorry state. A shameful state of neglect the responsibility of Conservative County Council. This is a public asset and is left to fall into a disgraceful condition. Conservative Councillor King told the Rutland Times I can not see any reason why this building can not be demolished. I see many reasons the building has a historic past and I am told it contain a fine wooden stair case, unless that ha been stolen like the lead and the stone from the garden.
Barleythorpe Hall was a home of Lord Lonsdale, He was known as the Yellow Earl for his penchant for the colour. He was a founder and first president of the Automobile Association (AA) which adopted his livery. and later an elderly person's home (until 2006). Alongside is the training and conference centre of EEF East Midlands and Mid-Anglia. soon to close. The Council says it wants to attract tourists, do tourists come to visit housing developments?

Appeal Hearing Jeakins Weir v Rutland County Council Final Day

Today was the last day of the hearing by the Inspector Mary O'Rourke BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI, the hearing has been adjourned, no decision will be made for sometime as to whether the land to the west of Uppingham Road will be built on by Jeakins Weir.

The public made a special effort to trek all the way to Barleythorpe to show their objections today. I believe if the venue had been in town a lot more people would have attended.

Oakham Action spoke this morning with passion to protect the remainder of Oakham's Countryside, some like myself were subjected to the privilege of cross examination from Jeakin Weir ‘s QC Mr Jerry Cahill, quite an expert and well known at the court of appeal. I came way from the table rather relieved and told some residents I was dreading being cross examined by Mr Cahill only realising rather a little late I was saying this in the presence of his good wife.

Finishing of questioning Mr Taylor owner of Cavells, Mr Cahill said he will be pleased to be leaving Oakham, as his wife had enjoyed many shop trips to his outlet this week. He also told the hearing the last time he had visited Oakham was 40 years ago playing rugby against Oakham School. I did not ask Mrs Cahill if she was wearing the purchases today, she did look rather pretty.

I did not know what to expect when I attended my first public enquiry.

I found the inspector was very accommodating and responded well to the public's needs and appeared to conduct a lengthy and fair hearing.

There will be a one day final hearing on Monday 11th July at the Council Offices 11.00am

Barleythorpe Blot Rutland

Barleythorpe Blot Rutland

Each time I pass through Barleythorpe I see its sad destruction. Barleythorpe Hall is neglected a public asset neglected by Rutland County Council such a shame.

Appeal Hearing Jeakins Weir v Rutland County Council Day Three

Appeal Hearing Jeakins Weir v Rutland County Council Day Three


Planning Inspector Mary O'Rourke BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI. started with some house keeping


She notified all, she had taken dinner at a very nice little Italian restaurant in Oakham and whilst she was there Jeakins Weir ‘s QC Mr Jerry Cahill also arrived and other people connected to the hearing. She felt is should be noted they all sat in different parts of a very busy restaurant, everyone agreed the food was very good. A good endorsement for Oliveto.

QC Mr Jerry Cahill and  QC  Mr Brian Ash

 

Today Jeakins Weir finished presenting their evidence.

During cross examination of a witness the public laughed. QC Cahill made the following request: The public should not laugh at his witness's.

I am not sure the public were laughing at his witness, the laughter was more likely to have been prompted by a comment made by the councils QC when he said he could almost hear the cat squeal as the witness was trying to shove it back into its bag.

The days are very long some people like to read the paper to pass the time the photograph below shows a member of the public catching up on the Rutland Times coverage of the inquiry.

The Rutland Times Refers to the field

as The Battleground

I noticed QC Cahill uses a port box as a desk tidy and this reminded me of the last few times I had enjoyed a good glass of port in better surroundings, like Stapleford Hall and the Reform Club.

Later in the afternoon there were a few more sniggers as a expert for Jeakins Weir said he did not feel the build of 100 homes was an expansion of Oakham.

Leicestershire Constabulary who had originally objected to the plan, retracted there objection after Jeakins Weir agreed an amendment to the 106 payments agreement.

FREE! SEADOO Jet Ski & Jet Boat test day, Stanton Lakes Broughton Road, Stoney Stanton, United Kingdom

FREE! SEADOO Jet Ski & Jet Boat test day.

Share · Public event

 

 

Stanton Lakes

Broughton Road,

Stoney Stanton, United Kingdom

 

30th May 2011

 

158 Performance have hired Stanton Lakes Complex, near Melton Mowbray, and are hosting a FREE test day of all its 2011 water craft product range.

Seadoo Jet Skis and Boats will be avalible to test on a first come first serve basis, so take your wet gear!

They will be demonstating our range of water towing toys from Jobe, 

Hog roast & Bar refreshments will be avalible all day, plus James Bushell 4th time Jet Ski World champion, will be setting a lap time for all to try and beat - prizes avalible for best effort.

This will be a FREE fun day out for all to enjoy - all very welcome.

On display will be our Full range of ATV's, Road Legal Quad Bikes and our amazing range of Can-am Spyders.

For more information please dont hesitate to call: 01778 341144  hope you can make it!

Buddha, Leicester, Photograph

Buddha, Leicester, Photograph

Barbara Taylor-Harris, Inspired Media Explorations, Victoria Hall Gallery, High Street, Oakham, Rutland

Barbara Taylor-Harris

cordially invites you 

 to visit her 2011 solo exhibition

Inspired Media Explorations

Victoria Hall Gallery, High Street, Oakham

Monday 23  May  - Friday 3 June

Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(including Bank Holiday Monday)

Sunday 10 a.m. - 3p.m.

HM Government Planning Inspector Mary O'Rourke BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI. Appeal Hearing Jeakins Weir v Rutland County Council Day Two

HM Government Planning Inspector Mary O'Rourke BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI. 

consented to the use if this photograph taken using my mobile 

the other QC felt the good people of Rutland did not need to suffer a image of him.

This morning was the second day of the hearing by the Inspector, who will decide whether the land to the west of Uppingham Road Oakham will be built on.



Today Oakham Action presented their case. Oakham Action’s QC Mr Satnam Choong.

www.oakhamaction.co.uk 

During the morning break a member of the public told Jeakins Weir ‘s QC Mr Jerry Cahill,what they personally thought of him! not really a good thing to tell a QC. He responded with I have never been spoken to in this way ever before. Welcome to Rutland Mr Cahill, I am sure he will fondly remember his visit.

Jeremy-Cahill-QC

After lunch Jeakins Weir started to present there case. This will continue tomorrow morning. At the earlier start time of 9.30am at the Rutland Room, Barleythorpe Conference Centre.

www.jeakinsweir.co.uk

Appeal Hearing Jeakins Weir v Rutland County Council

This morning was the first day of the hearing by the Inspector, who will decide whether the land to the west of Uppingham Road Oakham will be built on.

Today there were introductions from of all parties i.e. Jeakins Weir ‘s QC Mr Jerry Cahill, Rutland CC’s QC  Mr Brian Ash and Oakham Action’s QC Mr Satnam Choong.
 

Over the next couple of days they will be presenting their evidence and witnesses and questioning other parties’ witnesses.   

The Inspector has the chance to pose questions and clarify answers as the hearing goes along. 

Today the Rutland County Council presented their case and called witnesses mainly on the subject of the 5 year housing supply and the other reasons why the Full Council  had indicated that they would refuse planning consent.

Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. the Oakham Action case will be presented, both on the housing supply question, and more importantly on the Landscape Visual Impact.

In the time which is left on Wednesday,  Mr Cahill will commence the Jeakins Weir case, which will be sure to go on into Thursday.

On Friday morning members of the public who have requested it, will have a chance to speak and then there will be a short summing up.

If you wish to attend please ensure you are there before the time as the Inspector is very prompt.  

In the afternoon it can start before 2 pm if the morning session stops before 1 pm.   There is a 1 hour break !  The outside door is closed when the session starts,  so please be there early.  The session closes between 4.30 and 5.00.

You can leave earlier if you wish.

Playing Ball in Melton Mowbray Park, Photography

Playing Ball in Melton Mowbray Park, Photography

St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray Estates Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray Estates  Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Ducks, Ducklings, Melton Estates Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Photographs

Ducks, Ducklings, Melton Estates Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Photographs

The River Eye, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Photography

The River Eye, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Photography

The Melton Mowbray Show, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

The Melton Mowbray Show, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

CLIC for Children with Cancer, NHS Queens Medical, Bank Holiday, The Welby, Hungry Horse, Melton Mowbray

Big Spring Bank Holiday Weekend At The Welby, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 ONP.

Tel: 07832915021

1665@greeneking.co.uk

Friday 27th May - Monday 30th May

Sauturday 28th May 11am - 6pm


Bouncy Castle, Staff in Fancy Dress, Raffle all day.
with lots of fantastic prizes to be won.

Colouring Competitions

All Raising money for equipment on the ward &
helping children and families deal with cancer.

Tickets for the Raffle can be purchased from
The Welby, or Beverly Felstead at the
Oasis Family Centre Nottingham Street, Melton


Supporting CLIC for Children with Cancer and NHS Queens Medical E-38 Ward

One Man, his dog and barn owl, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Photography

One Man, his dog and barn owl, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
This man likes to take his dog and owl out for a walk (dog not shown)

New Rutland County Council Election Chairman Mr Baines & Leader Mr Beggy

New Rutland County Council Election Chairman Mr Baines  and Leader Mr Beggy

Rutland County Council met last night to elect a Chairman, Leader and other key positions for the 2011/12 council year.

Although there was not much change, there is one big change the rest of the council is stuck with these people for a full four years rather. The old council decided to do away with the normal one year terms and opted out of creating a Rutland Mayor, which I think would have been good for the county.


On Election Counting day Rog Beggy could be heard on BBC Radio Leicester, speaking nonsense once more stating the council was non political....


That's why all the positions that receive a fat allowance and expenses go to the Conservatives once again.

Councillor Edward Baines (Conservative) was elected to serve a 3^rd year as Chairman. 

Councillor Chris Parsons (Conservative) is Vice-Chair.

Councillor Roger Begy (Conservative) was elected as the Leader of the Council for the next four years. 

Councillor Terry King (Conservative) is Deputy Leader.

The other four members of Cabinet (in addition to the Leader and Deputy Leader) were announced and they are Councillor Bool (Conservative), Councillor Emmett (Conservative), Councillor Plews (Conservative) and Councillor Pocock (Conservative).

The specific areas of responsibility for Cabinet members will be announced after their first meeting.

Scrutiny Chairs were also decided and are as follows:

• Councillor Chris Parsons (Conservative) - Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Scrutiny Panel
• Councillor Gale Waller (Liberal Democrat) - Children and Young People’s Services Scrutiny Panel
• Councillor Jeff Dale (Independent) - Community Services Scrutiny Panel
• Councillor Barrie Roper (Conservative) – Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel - also Chair of Scrutiny Commission

Development Control and Licensing Committee

The Chairman of the Development Control and Licensing Committee (DC&L) is Charlotte Vernon (Conservative).  Vice-Chair is Edward Baines (Conservative).

For further Councillor information - 

Click here to visit Rutland County Council's Web Pages for details about all you new Councillors

Voting Information

Voting for the key positions was as follows:

Chairman: Baines 17, Gale 8
Leader: Begy 16, Waller 8
ASSHH Scrutiny: Parsons 15, Gale 10
CYPS Scrutiny: Waller (unanimous)
CommServices Scrutiny: Dale 17, Oxley 8
CorpServices Scrutiny: Roper 17, Richardson 8

Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre. BIG CATS REALLY DO EXIST - RIGHT HERE IN RUTLAND!

BIG CATS REALLY DO EXIST - RIGHT HERE IN RUTLAND!
Book your place to come and see some of the rarest cats alive on the planet
This weekend Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre. are allowing a limited number of members of the public to view their collection of rare cats,

The Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) has been classified as critically endangered with a population of approximately only 35 left in the wild.

They are sparsely distributed across Russia, China and possibly, Korea and their population is still in decline threatened by increasing damage to their habitat by deforestation and excessive tree-logging.

They have four Amur leopards at the centre which have been rehomed from various locations around the United Kingdom.

It is their aim to raise funds for the plight of the wild Amur leopard through holding these open days.

Ticket holders will be guided around the enclosures and can find out more about these majestic creatures.

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BOOK A PLACE TODAY AND SUPPORT THESE WONDERFUL BEASTS
CALL THEM ON 07778 152814 FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION

Oakham Town Council, Christmas Carol Concert Returns to Oakham Castle

Oakham Town Council Carol Concert is moving back Oakham Castle
For many years the Carol Concert has be held in the Parish Church.
All Saints Church,Oakham

The Mayor and Chairman Cllr Joyce Lucas has decided to return to the tradition that was ended
after asbestos was found in the castle some years ago and the concert venue had to be relocated
at short notice to the church.

The Castle has been booked for the Carol Concert on Thursday 15th December.

The Mayor has also brought back another tradition and will be reappointing a Chaplain the denomination of this chaplain is not currently known.

She has also ordered that bunting is put up for the Homecoming Parade for personnel from St. George's Barracks

Morcott Walk, White Horse Inn, Morcott, Rutland Walking Festival

Morcott Walk, White Horse Inn, Morcott, Rutland Walking Week

Part of the Rutland Walking Festival,


4.5 miles circular routes
includes the villages of Barrowden and South Luffenham

Contact: John Williams  01572 747515

Oaks in Charnwood Spring Fair

Oaks in Charnwood Spring Fair

Monday 30th May 2011

11.00am - 5.00pm

field adjacent to St James Church, Oaks Road,
Oaks in Charnwood.

Craft stalls, local food produce, teas, bouncy castle etc.

Dog Show and cross country run

Contact: Mrs Anne Wightman, 01509 502736

Arnesby May Fayre

Arnesby May Fayre

Monday 30th May 2011

10.30am

Brass band, string quartet, craft village

cross country races, tug of war, and
many stalls.

BBQs, refreshments at several venues, bar and street entertainers.

Contact: Terry Emmony 0116 2478776

terry@MNEDesign.co.uk

Blaby Car Boot Sale Bank Holiday

Blaby Car Boot Sale Bank Holiday

Monday 30th May 2011

8.30am

Northfield Park,
Leicester Road,
Blaby

Organised by Blaby RBL Women's Section

Contact 07723 740460

Ketton Sports Association, Launch of Rutland Walking Festival, Ketton, Rutland (week 2)

Ketton Sports Association, Launch of Rutland Walking Festival, Ketton, Rutland

Sunday 29th May 2011

1.00pm

Ketton Sports Association
Pit Lane
Ketton
PE9 3SZ

There will be 3 lead wlaks available;
a 2 mile route
a 5 mile route
and an 8.5 mile route.

Refreshments available

Contact Andy Bird, 01780 763421

The Rutland Group of the Hardy Plant Society Annual Specialist Plant Fair (Oakham)

Annual Specialist Plant Fair (Oakham)

Saturday 29th May 2011

10.30am - 4.00pm

Ashwell House
Ashwell,
nr Oakham

Heather, Woodland, Wonderland Walk, St John the Baptist Church, Heather, Leicestershire

Heather - Woodland, Wonderland Walk,

Saturday 28th May 2011

10.00am to approx 2.30pm

St John the Baptist Church,
Heather, Leicestershire LE67 2QP

6.5 miles walk through new National Forest plantations.

Lunch in Newton Burgoland.

Stout footwear recommended.

Contact Brian Jenkinson 0116 2711073

Thringstone National Forest Walk

Friday 27th May 2011 10.30am

Thringstone National Forest Walk

The Green,
Thringstone,

National Forest walk and learn about the
de Lisle family en route to Cademan and Swannymote
Woods.

Contact: Nita Pearson 01530 223434

nita.pearson@ntlworld.com

Oakhams Heritage Trail, Town Map, Discover Rutland, Oakham Town Council, Rutland

Oakhams Heritage Trail, Town Map, Discover Rutland, Oakham Town Council, Rutland

Oakham Town Council has adopted the Heritage Trail leaflet after Oakham Town Partnership said they could no longer afford the printing cost.

Oakham Town Council has paid for 20,000 of the old style leaflet to be printed for this summers visitors a new leaflet will be produced for next year.

16,000 have been given to a distributor and the remaining remain at the Town Council Office.

Blaby Film show, The Kings Speech, Blaby Social Centre, Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester

Blaby Film show

Thursday 26th May 7.30pm

The Kings Speech

Blaby Social Centre
Leicester Road
Blaby
Leicester
LE8 4GQ

Contact 0116 2772784

Donington le Heath, Sence Valley Walk, Donnington le Heath Manor House

Donington le Heath, Sence Valley Walk, Donnington le Heath Manor House

Thursday 26th May 2011 10.00am - 2.00pm

6.25 miles walk from the manor house through
the country park to the ancient village of Heather.

Return by track and field; don't for your refreshments.

Contact: Heather MacDermid 0116 2592932

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Willow Crescent, Oakham, Car Boot sale

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Willow Crescent, Oakham.
Car Boot sale on Sunday 22 May at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Willow Crescent, Oakham.

School office 01572 722400

Open to browsers from 9.00am.

Refreshments and children's bouncy castle available.

Rutland Hippos For Sale on Ebay

If you really want to own a Rutland Plastic Hippo here is your chance to grab a bargain, These Hippos cost around £2,000 each plus the artists work. Imagine how a Hippo will enhance your garden or patio or your garage roof!


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