Uppingham Town Council Prepares for March Meeting with Grants and Local Projects on the Agenda.

Uppingham Town Council Prepares for March Meeting with Grants and Local Projects on the Agenda.

By Rutland Democracy Reporter

Uppingham Town Council is set to convene for its next Full Council meeting on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, at 7 pm in the Uppingham Town Hall. The meeting, summoned by Town Clerk Adam Lowe, will address a range of local issues, including significant grant requests and infrastructure updates.

The upcoming session features several notable proposals for council approval, grant allocations, the council currently has a remaining grant budget of £4,400. Several organizations have submitted requests for funding, this includes the Uppingham Hopper Bus a request for £1,000 to fund MIDAS (Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme) training for its 15 volunteer drivers. The training is essential for maintaining safety standards for the free service, which facilitates approximately 60 to 110 passenger journeys per week.

Curtain Upp are Seeking £850 for a scheduled event. The Amenities committee has recommended that the Council approve funding for new Town Signs for the "Uppingham in Bloom" initiative. Additionally, the council will consider the formation of an allotment working group and nominate council members to lead it.

UK Town of Culture 2028 Councillors will decide whether to submit an expression of interest for Uppingham to enter the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition.

The meeting will also touch upon ongoing planning matters, including a proposal for the demolition of a stable building to erect a self-build dwelling at Woodlands Animal Rescue and a change of use application for a flat on North Street East.

This meeting follows the February session where the council discussed the Aris Close consultation, noting that survey results regarding the land to the south of Aris Close are expected to be available by the June meeting. 

The council also previously resolved to request a comprehensive review of pedestrian crossings from Rutland County Council (RCC), specifically regarding High Street West and North Street East.

Members of the public are invited to attend and will have an opportunity to speak during the designated public session.