Rutland County Council Local Plan Special Meeting Held at the Agriculture Society Rutland Showground Video

Rutland County Council Local Plan Special Meeting Held at the Agriculture Society Rutland Showground Video

Three Parts 

 

Rutland County Council Special Meeting Local Plan Decision Part 1

Rutland County Council Special Meeting Local Plan Decision Part 2

Rutland County Council Special Meeting Local Plan Decision Part 3

Wednesday, September 01, 2021

Rutland County Council Conservatives Defeated By Liberal Democrats, Local Plan Will Be Withdrawn and a New Plan to be Created but at what cost?

Rutland County Council Conservatives Defeated By Liberal Democrats, Local Plan Will Be Withdrawn and a New Plan to be Created but at what cost?

Councillors listened to petitions, deputations and questions.  

There was a proposal to adjourn for a toilet break, this was not supported, leaving most of the public bemused, with comments being whispered, if they can't agree on that what hope to we have for the rest of the evening. At this point one Cllr jumped out of his seat and slumped against the glass clearly suffering from discomfort possibly a dodgy curry before the meeting. Fortunately he did not have to wait much longer before the loo break was permitted.

The infighting among the Conservative group was very obvious this evening, disagreements over increased prices of garden sheds. 

The Libdems and at least on Tory suggested if the council supported the Conservatives proposal it would bankrupt the council rather like Northamptonshire.

Personally I think the council is heading that way the figure of a £2 million deficit was mentioned this evening.

So I was surprised the Libdems proposed to scrap the current plan knowing millions had already been spent on it and now they were proposing a further £1.4 million be spent on a new one. I wonder why the existing plan could not be revised.

Whichever option was agreed St Georges Barracks will be developed.

At the end of the meeting the Leader of the council certainly looked defeated, I wonder if this defeat will see a change of leadership. It was one of the biggest Tory defeats I have ever witnessed at Rutland County Council.

I am not sure this was a good day for the future of Rutland. There is a long period of uncertainty ahead. As the new plan is created. There will be an election in 2023 that should be an interesting one. with the possibility of increased council tax bills to pay for the new plan, I am not sure the next few year are going to get any better for Rutland.

It was good to see a Cllr wearing a Rainbow LGBTQ+ tie to show his support against discrimination. I was expecting a Cllr to take the knee during prayers that did not happen. Although it is unlawful for councils to pray in council meetings, Rutland County Council decided it would be fine to says prayers just before the meeting starts. Personally I think they should set aside a prayer room and not inflict that upon those who think it is pointless or even hypocritical. 

A video of the full meeting will be publish tomorrow. 

The Council agreed:

That Council:

1. Withdraw the submitted Local Plan (submitted to Government in February 2021) under

Regulation 22 of the Local Plans Regulations from the process of Examination in

Public following the decision made by Council on 22nd March 2021 not to accept the

offer of £29.4m Housing Investment Fund (HIF) grant funding which has impacted the

viability and deliverability of the proposed St. George’s Garden Village scheme and,

therefore, the wider development strategy affecting the soundness of the Local Plan.

2. Approves the creation of an earmarked reserve of £1,395,000 to resource the making

of a new Local Plan for the County and operating without a plan (as detailed in Section

5) and that authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Places and the Section

151 Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and the Portfolio

Holder for Finance, Governance and Performance, Change and Transformation to

release funds from the earmarked reserve as required.

3. Approves that Council receives a quarterly statement of the Budget position in light of

the cost uncertainty so that it can track whether the earmarked reserve is sufficient or

can be released accordingly.

4. Approves the need to positively prepare and submit a new Local Plan informed by an

updated evidence base for the benefit of the County of Rutland, its residents and

businesses that will:

i. Deliver the corporate plan vision and themes for the County;

ii. Provide for sustainable growth to meet its objectively assessed housing and

employment needs, utilising and promoting sustainable transport wherever

possible, which will combine to contribute towards achieving the Government’s net

zero carbon emissions 2050 target;

iii. Protect and enhance the County’s heritage, character and natural capital (including

air quality, water resource management and biodiversity); and

iv. Ensure the timely delivery of all necessary infrastructure.

5. Approves the development of robust and effective strategic partnerships to support

plan-making through the duty to cooperate and required for a viable, deliverable and

sound plan.

6. Approves the establishment of a cross-party group to provide oversight of the process

of making a new Local Plan and delegates authority to the Strategic Director of Places

in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning to establish a governance

structure in line with the Corporate Project Management governance framework. 

Tonight's Special Full Rutland County Council meeting to discuss the Local plan will be starting at 7 pm, 1 September 2021 at the Rutland Showground. 60 seats will be publicly available. The meeting can also be viewed online

Tonight's Special Full Rutland County Council meeting to discuss the Local plan will be starting at 7 pm, 1 September 2021 at the Rutland Showground. 60 seats will be publicly available. The meeting can also be listend to online

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85261800870

Agenda https://rutlandcounty.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx

Special Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 1st September, 2021 7.00 pm

• Agenda frontsheet  PDF 367 KB

• Agenda reports pack

• Addendum to Item 5 - List of Petitions, Deputations and Questions  PDF 250 KB

Venue: Rutland Showground, Venue: Rutland Showground, Showground Way, Oakham LE15 7TW - 
The meeting will be available to view at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85261800870 

RUTLAND LOCAL PLAN  PDF 511 KB

• View the background to item 7.

Additional documents:

• Appendix 1 - Inspector's Letter to the Council 

• , item 7.

•  PDF 77 KB

• Appendix 2 - Risks and Issues 

• , item 7.

•  PDF 223 KB

• Appendix 3 - New Plan Timeline 

• , item 7.

•  PDF 414 KB

• Appendx 4 - Financials 
• , item 7.

•  PDF 400 KB

Former Solicitor Paul Browne (LibDem) Elected to Rutland County Council Once Battled Kenneth Clarke (Conservative) for the Rushcliffe Parliamentary Seat

Former owner of Paul Browne Solicitors (now owned by Hegarty LLP Solicitors South Street Oakham) was elected as the forth Libdem Rutland County Councillor this Thursday (19th August 2021)

Cllr Browne moved to Oakham South from a lovely property in Brooke

https://media.onthemarket.com/properties/4012564/487082107/document-0.pdf

He now lives on the recently built Spinney Hill Estate. 

He and family members are directors of Colbro Properties Ltd 

https://www.facebook.com/Colbro-Properties-Limited-417330928831223/

Cllr Browne was born in 1947, he was educated at Clareden FE College now known as Nottingham College.

Cllr Browne was Chairman Beeston & Stapleford LDA  during the 1970s That district was disbanded in 1974.

Cllr stood for General election in 1970: For Rushcliffe

Party         Candidate         Votes   

Conservative Kenneth Clarke 30,966

Labour         Antony Gardner 24,798

Liberal         Paul M Browne 4,180

BY ELECTION RESULT Oakham South Rutland County Council New Rutland councillor Paul Browne (LibDem) 12.4% Turnout

BY ELECTION RESULT

Oakham South, Rutland County Council

LD: 886 (67.8%, +9.8%)

CON: 420 (32.2%, -9.8%)

Lib Dem GAIN

New Rutland councillor Paul Browne (LibDem)

This may look like a big win but its not when you consider only around a 12.4% turnout

Polls are open until 10pm for the Oakham South Rutland County Council by-election.

Polls are open until 10pm for the Oakham South County Council by-election. 

Polling Station: Rutland County Library Oakham Rutland

In line with Electoral Commission and Government guidance on Covid-19 , face masks are recommended when voting. Hand sanitiser and single-use pencils for marking ballots will also be provided.

Rutland County Council Oakham South By-Election 19th August 2021 Conservative Candidate Leaflet Andy Burton

Rutland County Council Oakham South By-Election  19th August 2021 Conservative Candidate Leaflet Andy Burton

Our MP has been knocking on doors, not mine yet, this calling card was left at a friends house whilst they were out.

I can't remember a Rutland County Council election ever being fought so hard by both candidates.

Rutland County Council Oakham South By-Election 19th August 2021 Liberal Democrat Candidate Paul Browne Leaflet

Rutland County Council By Election 19th August 2021 Liberal Democrat Candidate Paul Browne Leaflet

No Confidence in Food Standard Agency Rating System Rutland County Council

No Confidence in Food Standard Agency Rating System Rutland County Council

A local resident sent me the above photo, after a Rutland business was given the high rating of 5 for hygiene. I went to take a look and found most of the equipment like this domestic appliance being used and surfaces visible from a public area were filthy. 

The few businesses that managed in the past to scrape one must have been very or there must be something very wrong with the rating system.

Or is it because the landlord is the inspector in this case?

Liberal Democrats Canvasing Oakham South Rutland County Council By Election August 2021

 Liberal Democrats Canvasing Oakham South Rutland County Council By Election August 2021

Whilst I was out this evening enjoy dinner with friends Stephen canvasing for the Liberal Democrats called at my home. I was able to shout I am not at home through the RING door bell. Whilst my friend advised him to vote Conservative!

I must say this is the first time I have ever seen the Rutland and Melton Libdems work so hard for a seat.

Callers at doors and plenty of leaflets. The one annoying thing was the paid adverts that popped up in Instagram yesterday. I don't like political advert when I am looking at other peoples photographs.

 

Oakham South Rutland County Council By-Election August 2021 Liberal Democrats Paul Browne

Oakham South Rutland County Council By-Election August 2021 Liberal Democrats Paul Browne

Oakham South Rutland County Council By-Election August 2021 Leaflet Oakham Town Councillor Conservative Andy Burton

Oakham South Rutland County Council By-Election August 2021 Leaflet Oakham Town Councillor Conservative Andy Burton

Paul Browne Lib Dem Candidate Letter delivered to selected Oakham Residents for the Oakham South Rutland County Council By-Election 2021

Paul Browne Lib Dem Candidate Letter delivered to selected Oakham Residents for the Oakham South Rutland County Council By-Election 2021

Below is a copy of the letter, delivered by a good looking Lib Dem today.

I am no longer on the local mailing list since Cllr Gale Waler should have retired.

Although I remain on the National list. 

The content of the letter is not that different from the leaflet delivered the other week.

The candidate still thinks as a Councillor you can decide what opens up in our vacant shops. If he is elected he has a lot to learn. He mentions a town full of charity shops and politicians. 

Opticians reminds me of the time, when I was a town councillor and attempted to support that opinion, first I was verbally attacked in the street by a drunk friend of the landlords son, then Rutland County Councils planning wrote to me and quoted European law, that basically states no one could object to the change of use. I do often wonder why, The County Council is required to even consider or consult on any application these days, when European law is quoted and central government has taken away most local planning restrictions.

It would seem Mr Browne who claims to have been a expert in land and property law does not know the council cant tell landlords who they can let their property to. 

The other point in his letter is a council can't sort out Oakham Medical Practice issues. Our MP can and although she is a Conservative she is trying and certainly helped me sort an issue.

I once used the services of Paul Browne solicitors to be fair to him I was duped into using one of his legal executives who was absolute crap and to this date over ten years later the issue has never been resolved. So he certainly won't be getting my vote.

Since Allan Grey wrote in the Rutland Times, he had found Confidential Rutland County Council Documents in Cutts Close Park, I keep a eye out for more, I was not expecting to find these this morning.

Since Allan Grey wrote in the Rutland Times, he had found Confidential Rutland County Council Documents in Cutts Close Park, I keep a eye out for more, I was not expecting to find these this morning.

At first I did not want anything to do with them, then I decided it would be good to take some photos.

Then I decided to send a message to a Lib dem Councillor. She messaged me back and said the election team was looking for them. She also said the postal votes had not yet been sent out. I assume the brown envelopes makes her think they are postal votes. Although she told me the postal votes had not yet been sent out. 

When I returned to Church passage, what I had photographed had gone. 

A RCC employee was looking around, she spoke to me and said the grass cutters who had just cut the grass had not seen anything.

A Conservative Cllr arrived and said the police had been called and suggested the bins should be checked.

Unusually one bin was empty, in another bin some ballot papers were found. I don't know if they are real. I have seen many thousands over the years and they certainly looked real.

The Conservative Cllr also said the postal votes had not been sent out.

The Council employee said they had been sent out. Apparently that is before the date shown on the election timetable.

It was confusing because not long before I had seen a former town councillor posting what looked like two postal votes at the  main post box this morning. So I assume the council employee is correct they have been sent out.

There was talk between the Cllr and employee that some one may claim election fraud. 

Some one has since said they are fake, if that is true then they are good fakes. I wonder if  they were meant for Allan?

Rutland County Council Election of a Councillor for the Oakham South Ward STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED election Thursday, 19th August 2021 for the Oakham South Ward.

Rutland County Council

Election of a Councillor

for the Oakham South Ward

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED

The following is a statement as to the persons nominated for the election of a Councillor on Thursday, 19th August 2021 for the Oakham South Ward.

Browne, Paul

Morley

10 Spinney Hill,

Oakham, Rutland,

LE15 6JL

Liberal Democrat

Burton, Andy 

14 Schofield Road,

Oakham, LE15

6FW

The Conservative Party Candidate

Oakham South ward of Rutland County Council District Council there will be a by-election which, if contested will take place on 19 August 2021.

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF ELECTION

ELECTION OF A DISTRICT COUNCILLOR

For the OAKHAM SOUTH WARD

1. An election is to be held of A DISTRICT COUNCILLOR for the OAKHAM

SOUTH WARD OF RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

2. Nomination papers must be delivered to the RETURNING OFFICER,

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, CATMOSE, OAKHAM, RUTLAND LE15

6HP between the hours of 10am and 4pm on any day after the date of this

notice, but not later than 4pm on the Friday, 23rd July 2021.

3. Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the RETURNING

OFFICER, RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, CATMOSE, OAKHAM LE15

6HP, during the times stated above.

4. If an election is contested, the poll will take place on Thursday, 19th August

2021.

5. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer

by 12 midnight on Tuesday, 3rd August 2021. Applications can be made

online: https://www.yourvotematters.co.uk/.

6. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal or postal proxy votes

must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at RUTLAND COUNTY

COUNCIL, CATMOSE, OAKHAM, LE15 6HP by 5 pm on Wednesday, 4th August 2021.

7. Applications to vote by proxy except on the grounds of a medical emergency

must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at RUTLAND COUNTY

COUNCIL, CATMOSE, OAKHAM, LE15 6HP by 5 pm on Wednesday, 11th

August 2021. 

8. Applications to vote by proxy on the grounds of a physical incapacity or for

work / service reasons must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, CATMOSE, OAKHAM by 5 pm on Polling

Day. The physical incapacity must have occurred after 5pm on Wednesday,

11th August 2021. To apply on the grounds of work / service, the person

must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling station in person

after 5pm on Wednesday, 11th August 2021.

Dated: 15 July 2021 MARK ANDREWS

 RETURNING OFFICER

Oakham South Ward - Vacancy

A vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Oakham South Ward of Rutland County Council District Council.  

The Notice of Vacancy is shown below:

Notice of Vacancy - Oakham South Ward   

Oakham South Ward by-election

As a result of the vacancy for the Oakham South ward of Rutland County Council District Council there will be a by-election which, if contested  will take place on 19 August 2021.  

The notice of election:

Notice of Election - Oakham South Ward

1.   Registering to vote
2.   Postal and postal proxy voting
3.   Proxy voting
4.   Polling stations

Registering to vote

If the election is contested, to be able to vote in the 19 August 2021 Oakham South ward by-election, you must register by midnight on 3 August 2021:  

Register to vote

Rutland County Council would like to clarify its event process as a recent Facebook post by Oakham Town Council may have created some confusion among event organisers.

Rutland County Council would like to clarify its event process as a recent Facebook post by Oakham Town Council may have created some confusion among event organisers.  

First I question why are we still paying money for a clerk who is dishonest and incapable of doing most things correctly or providing members with the correct advice. It is disgusting that we have to pay for for this full time position and lets not forget the town is also paying for 'her friend' to be employed as an assistant, then we have a Cllrs wife who is paid to clean the expensive long row offices. I am pretty sure that comes close to breaking the law, I do know Cllrs can not be employed by the council, I would ask why the job was not advertised? but I won't.

Secondly if we are not going to have any events this summer and all we get is the grass cut and litter picked in the 3 tiny parks, manky expensive plants, and Christmas Lights why do we need this costly pointless town council?

I am told no one wants to do anything for the town, all they seem to do is fight each other and constantly fall out with Rutland County Council.

The neglect of the trees is a perfect example the Clerks failure to do their job. more branches fell this week.

Rutland County Council would like to clarify its event process as a recent Facebook post by Oakham Town Council may have created some confusion among event organisers.  

The Council’s event process has not been changed as a result of the event at Rutland Showground.  Since the advent of the pandemic event organisers have been required to provide the Council with event management plans that demonstrate, alongside other aspects of event management, how an event can operate and meet Government COVID guidelines.  This is to protect public safety during the pandemic.  

Plans are reviewed and agreed by a multi-agency group including Public Health to ensure they are ‘COVID secure’.   Details of what we have been require event organisers to supply can be found on our website: www.rutland.gov.uk/my-community/organising-public-events/

We have been notified that Oakham Town Council has decided to cancel all planned events up to 18 July due to Government’s extension of COVID restrictions.  They are planning to hold a programme of events from 25 July onwards and have been advised of the need to submit their event management plans for review.

Rutland Showground Religious event will vacate site on Friday says Rutland County Council

Rutland Showground event will vacate site on Friday says Rutland County Council

Rutland County Council has clarified a decision by multi-agency partners that the Light and Life event will close on Thursday (24 June 2021) and the site will be vacated on Friday (25 June 2021) as originally planned by the event organisers. 

The Council has reviewed the event plans and risk assessments and made recommendations to the event organisers for improvements to the running of the event. 

Councillor Oliver Hemsley, Leader of Rutland County Council, explains: “This is not an ideal situation, and we are certainly not happy that we have had to retrofit processes to ensure the safe running of this event for attendees and our community. 

“We have two main issues that the Council and its partners, particularly the Police, are currently handling. The first being the safe running of the event, including ensuring it is operated within Covid-19 regulations and that traffic, noise and waste is managed appropriately. 

“The second is around a small, yet significantly impactful group of attendees which have chosen to disrespect our community. As a result, the Council and Police are having to manage the immediate impact of these attendees and will continue to do so to protect our community until the site is vacated on Friday.

“Allowing the site to be vacated on Friday, as originally planned by the event organisers, means the Council and its partners can develop and put in place plans to enable the safe departure of all attendees, minimising impact on our roads and infrastructure, ensuring attendees move on to their next destination, whether home or another event, without delay.”

In the meantime, residents, businesses and road users who have any concerns or information to report should follow the advice of Leicestershire Police - visit https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ quoting reference Log 186 of 19 June 2021 or to call 101.

For the latest statement from the Police, who are working with Rutland County Council on this matter, please visit: https://www.leics.police.uk/news/leicestershire/news/2021/june/light-and-life-event-in-rutland---update/

Rutland County Council plans to reopen a number of public buildings and visitor attractions next week, including Oakham Castle and the Rutland County Museum, as national COVID restrictions are eased further.

Rutland County Council plans to reopen a number of public buildings and visitor attractions next week, including Oakham Castle and the Rutland County Museum, as national COVID restrictions are eased further.  

“We are all looking ahead to Monday 17 May and taking the next step along the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. If all goes to plan, limits will ease on seeing friends and family, and more businesses can re-open, including hospitality, indoor entertainment and visitor accommodation, as well as indoor adult group sports and exercise classes.This is all hugely positive. However, the overriding message to share with residents, businesses and visitors is ‘Let’s take the next step safely’. That’s what we’ll be doing across all Council sites and services, with the appropriate social distancing and other COVID safety measures in place.” Mike Sandys, Director of Public Health

All Rutland County Council sites will be operating in line with Track and Trace requirements. Visitors should register using the phone app where possible. Hand sanitiser will be provided at all sites and face coverings are required unless an exception applies. 

Oakham Castle 

From Monday 17 May, Oakham Castle will reopen on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10.00am to 1.00pm.  There will be a limit of 10 people allowed in the Great Hall at one time. Staff will be on hand to provide help and advice. 

Website: oakhamcastle.org/

Rutland County Museum 

The County Museum in Oakham will reopen on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. There will be a limit of 20 people allowed in the Museum at one time. Again, staff will be there to assist visitors. 

Website: rutlandcountymuseum.org.uk/

Rutland Register Office 

Register Office Services will continue to operate as previously, although weddings and civil partnerships will be allowed to take place with up to 30 people where premises can do so safely. 

Website: rutland.gov.uk/my-services/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/

Rutland Library Service 

Libraries will be allowing borrowers to browse shelves and choose their own stock, as well as continuing to offer an Order and Collect service, and use of personal computers. Opening hours for local libraries can be found online.

Website: www.rutland.gov.uk/libraries  

Active Rutland Hub  

The Active Rutland Hub will begin to resume scheduled group sports and exercise classes. Regular users are advised to contact individual groups and clubs for further details. 

Website: activerutland.org.uk/activerutlandhub

Visions Children’s Centre 

Visions Children’s Centre in Oakham continues to deliver specific services for Rutland families, while nearby Catmose House continues to be used as a Vaccination Centre. More information can be found online.

Website: visionsccc.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/VisionsChildrensCentre/

Please email visions@rutland.gov.uk for further information. 

Jules House Youth Service 

Jules House in Oakham will remain closed but the service continues to provide a programme for young people in Rutland in the community, including a range of summer activities after 17 May. For more information, please contact us

Telephone: 01572 758301 

e-mail: jules@rutland.gov.uk. Details can also be found online at: ris.rutland.gov.uk

Adult Learning Services 

Rutland Adult Learning & Skills Service (RALSS) reopened on 19 April with a range of COVID safety measures in place. The latest RALSS course dates and information are available online.

Website: www.ralss.org.uk

Waste and Recycling Services

Rutland’s Cottesmore Recycling Centre reopens on Monday 17. You must book in advance to use the site, which will open four days a week (Friday to Monday), from 10.00am to 6.00pm. Bookings can be made online or by telephone.

Website: www.rutland.gov.uk/hwrcbooking
Telephone: 01572 722 577

Trailers will not be allowed at Cottesmore Recycling Centre when the site reopens.  

Rutland County Councils First Public Meeting of 2021 the AGM to be held in County Museum Oakham Rutland

Rutland County Councillors will meet in person this evening to appoint Elected Members to a number of key positions for the 2021/22 council year.

Rutland County Councillors will meet in person this evening to appoint Elected Members to a number of key positions for the 2021/22 council year. 

The Annual Council meeting is taking place on Monday 10 May at 7.00pm and is being held at Rutland County Museum. Rutland’s Council Chamber is currently unavailable because it continues to operate as a COVID-19 vaccination site.

Members of the public will be able to view the meeting online Details of how to watch can be found online at: www.rutland.gov.uk/meetings.

Recent changes to national legislation mean that members of the public can also attend the meeting in person. However, space is extremely limited and anyone who wishes to attend must reserve a place in advance by emailing: governance@rutland.gov.uk. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The Annual Council meeting will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Council for the next 12 months, as well as appointing individual Councillors to important positions on various committees and scrutiny committees. 

Following the appointments, Members will be asked to agree a proposed schedule of meetings for the next 12 months, including future dates for Full Council, Cabinet and other statutory Committees. 

This will be the first time that Rutland County Councillors have met in person since local authorities in England were handed new COVID powers to hold public meetings virtually in April 2020.

“Annual Council last year had to take place virtually because of COVID-19. The re-introduction of physical meetings is being done gradually and safely, in line with changes to Government legislation and the latest public health guidelines. Although the Government is easing national lockdown measures, the extra work and responsibilities absorbed by local councils because of the pandemic has not gone away. Efforts to deliver local services safely and address the long term impact of COVID will continue for a long time to come. Annual Council will agree the structure and key roles that allow us to carry on with this important work.” Councillor Oliver Hemsley, Leader of Rutland County Council

Measures being taken for the safe return of meetings held in public include using a venue large enough for effective social distancing, ventilation and the use of lateral flow testing. Councillors will be required to wear masks, unless medically exempt, and take a COVID test within 24 hours of the meeting. 

Anyone who would like to watch the meeting online or listen by phone can find further details on the Meetings page of the Council’s website, together with the full agenda and reports for Annual Council: www.rutland.gov.uk/annualcouncil.  

HRH Prince Philip Online Book of Condolence from the County of Rutland has been set up by Rutland County Council.

HRH Prince Philip Online Book of Condolence from the County of Rutland has been set up by Rutland County Council.

Rutland County Council has set up the official Rutland online book of condolence, for anyone who lives in Rutland to place a message.

Here is the link to the book.

www.theonlinebookcompany.com/OnlineBooks/RutlandCountyCouncilHRHPP/Content/Filler

Registration is easy.