A Festive Message from Oakham's Mayor Cllr Paul Ainsley, Oakham Town Council.

A Festive Message from Oakham's Mayor Cllr Paul Ainsley, Oakham Town Council.

A Festive Message from Oakham's Mayor Cllr Paul Ainsley, Oakham Town Council.

As the festive season approaches, I am delighted to share some exciting news and initiatives from your Town Council.

To make your Christmas shopping experience even more enjoyable, we're pleased to announce free parking on Saturdays in the lead-up to Christmas.  

Looking Ahead to a Brighter Future

As I look ahead to the New Year, I am committed to revitalising our town centre. The Council is planning a thorough spring clean to refresh our public spaces and create a more welcoming environment.

We're also making significant strides in several key projects:

• Church Street Toilets Refurbishment: We're investing in upgrading our public facilities, ensuring they're clean, modern, and accessible for all.
• Royces Recreation Ground Development: We're working to enhance this popular green space, creating a vibrant hub for outdoor activities and community events.
• Princess Avenue Dance Studio: We've submitted a pre-planning application for a new building with a Community Café and public toilets, fostering a sense of community and providing essential amenities.
• Victoria Hall: We're collaborating with the trustees to secure the long-term future of this historic landmark, preserving our cultural heritage for generations to come.

Get Involved

I believe that a strong community is essential to a thriving town. 

If you're passionate about making a difference, I encourage you to get involved. 

Please contact us at 01572 723627 to learn more about how you can contribute.

On behalf of the Town Council, I wish all Oakham residents a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025. May the festive season bring joy, peace, and good health to you and your loved ones.

Cllr Paul Ainsley Oakham Mayor

Resignation of Councillor Peter Lockett, Oakham Town Council.

Resignation of Councillor Peter Lockett, Oakham Town Council.

Peter Lockett has resigned from the Town Council, he had represented the Oakham South West Ward since August 2011

Cllr Lockett  recently lied about my conduct at Council meetings when I was a member of the council during a co-option process.

Cllr Lockett was not all bad, he spoke his mind but listened to much gossip created by
Homophobic Councillors Haworth and Lucas. (Still wondering when they will resign)

I often liked the way he spoke out about issues in a very blunt manner.

He helped improve Oakham's CCTV  although he was keen to monitor the public's every move here in Oakham, he was not very keen for the camera to be turned on him and objected to the introduction of filming at meetings.

He was also outspoken about the Gaol Street mural project, a very expensive project to be displayed on a privately owned building funded by the Arts Council and Oakham Town Council.

His resignation will see the need for the council to appoint another member to the pointless Planning sub committee.



Cllr Peter Lockett Oakham Town Councillor Voting against filming of meetings the day the law changed