Martin Brookes Oakham Rutland: Small Business Saturday

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Free Parking Boost for Rutland Shoppers. Oakham and Uppingham, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Uppingham Late-Night Shopping, Oakham Late-Night Shopping

Free Festive Parking Boost for Rutland Shoppers

Rutland County Council is rolling out a fantastic festive gift for shoppers this year: free parking in all council-run public car parks across Oakham and Uppingham. This initiative is specifically designed to support local businesses during key shopping events, including Black Friday, late-night shopping, and the national Small Business Saturday campaign.

The move aims to make it easier for residents and visitors to support local retailers, cafes, and market traders, reinforcing the Council's commitment to maintaining the vibrancy of the County's market towns and increasing festive footfall.

Key Free Parking Dates

The free parking offer will be available on the following days:

Black Friday (21 November): Free parking all day in all council-run car parks in Oakham and Uppingham, giving shoppers a head start on their Christmas purchases.
Small Business Saturday (6 December): Free parking all day to encourage everyone to shop locally and support the independent traders that form the heart of Rutland's high streets.
Uppingham Late-Night Shopping (4 December): Free parking from 3:00 PM onwards to coincide with the town's special evening event.
Oakham Late-Night Shopping (15 December): Free parking from 3:00 PM onwards for the festive late-night event.

Supporting Local High Streets

Councillor Christine Wise, Portfolio Holder for Transport, Environment and Communities, expressed her enthusiasm for the offer.

"We’re very pleased to again be supporting festive shopping events with the offer of free parking and the welcome boost they bring to our towns. I hope lots of people will take the opportunity to shop local and make the most of our fantastic independent retailers and small businesses in the run-up to Christmas."

The Council notes that while car park charges are being waived on these dates, on-street parking restrictions will remain in place, and any pre-paid parking sessions cannot be refunded.

Event Information

Shoppers planning to visit Oakham's late-night shopping event on 15 December should note that the High Street will be closed, and the usual bus stops at Market Place will be temporarily moved to the Bus Station.

For more information on festive events and activities happening across the county, residents are encouraged to visit the Discover Rutland website. Details regarding the locations of council-run public car parks are available on the Rutland County Council website.

Rutland County Council Car Park Locations

The full details and locations of council-run public car parks in Oakham and Uppingham can be found on the Council's official website:

Rutland County Council Car Parks: www.rutland.gov.uk/roads-transport-parking/parking/council-car-parks

This page provides information on specific car parks in Oakham, including Brooke Road, Burley Road, Catmose, Church Street, South Street, and Westgate car parks.

Festive Events and Activities

For details about Christmas events, late-night shopping, and other activities across the county, you can visit the official tourism websites:

Discover Rutland: https://discover-rutland.co.uk/all/christmas/

Discover Oakham: https://discoveroakham.co.uk/upcoming-events/

Saturday, December 03, 2022

Rutland County Council, Free Car Parking, Small Business Saturday, 3rd December 2022 Oakham and Uppingham

Rutland County Council, Free Car Parking, Small Business Saturday, 3rd December 2022 Oakham and Uppingham.

https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/

Thursday, December 01, 2016

Small Business Saturday

Don't forget to support local shops this Christmas
and they are open other days of the week.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Cllr Joyce Lucas, Small Business Saturday, Gimmick, Oakham Shops Too Dear, Don't Stock What I Want, Video

Cllr Joyce Lucas, Small Business Saturday, Gimmick, Oakham Shops Too Dear, Don't Stock What I Want

Cllr Joyce Lucas objected to tax payers money being spent on free parking for small business
Saturday.

I tend to agree with that because I think people will come to town even if they have to pay.

The video shows Councillor Lucas's public comments about the shops here in Oakham.

After hearing her comments I can see why the promotion of Oakham working group
appears to have difficulty promoting the town.

Of course the group has no problem funding the councillors flyposting for the
fundraising concerts she organises for good courses. Only last month the group spent
£90 of tax payers money at Music and More on printing posters to advertise a charity
concert in the church. I find it hard to see how these concerts and the expenditure is
promoting Oakham.

Small business Saturday is very poorly promoted throughout Rutland and this maybe
why Councillor Lucas feels its very new.

It has been around for a number of years and yes she is correct it does originate from
America and is supported by American Express.

Its a shame the promotion of Oakham working group can only appear to support
concerts enjoyed by it's members, post cards and pencils.

Fortunately they don't squander all their budget at the moment.

If they really wanted to promote our town why are they not spending the budget
on advertising on other county tourist information sites?

Saturday, December 06, 2014

Helium filled balloons fail to fly away, Small Business Saturday, Oakham, Rutland County College

Small Business Saturday, Oakham Rutland, Federation Of Small Business, Rutland County College Photographs

Small Business Saturday, Oakham Rutland, Federation Of Small Business, Rutland County College Photographs

Rutland County College students were out and about in Oakham today Small Business Saturday
doing there bit for local business.

Assisted by Rutland County Councils Leader Roger Begy.