Burley Road Oakham Rutland Closed For Construction of Shared Cycle Path

Burley Road Oakham Rutland Closed For Construction of Shared Cycle Path

Oakham Pride 2022 First LGBTQ+ March and Event Officially Opened by Alicia Kearns MP For Rutland Video Alicia spoke about her conversion therapy campaign.

Oakham Pride 2022 First LGBTQ+ March and Event Officially Opened by Alicia Kearns MP For Rutland Video Alicia spoke about her conversion therapy campaign.

A Notice of Election has been published for the Office of Rutland County Councillor for Oakham South Ward, following the resignation of former councillor Ian Razzell.

A Notice of Election has been published for the Office of Rutland County Councillor for Oakham South Ward, following the resignation of former councillor Ian Razzell.

Following receipt of a request from two local government electors, an election will be held to fill this vacancy on Thursday 14 July 2022. Further details can be found in the full Notice of Election, published on Rutland County Councillor Vacancies page.

Nomination packs for candidates wishing to stand in this election are available from the Council’s Elections Office. 

Anyone who would like to request a pack must first contact the Elections Office by phone, by calling: 01572 758 385 or 01572 720 907.

Nomination papers must be completed and delivered by hand to the Returning Officer at Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP. Returns must be made between the hours of 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday following the date of the publication of the notice of election, but no later than 4pm on Friday 17 June 2022.  

Rutland County Councillor Stephen Lambert Fundraising for Hospice UK I'm really going to miss my hair! The Big June Prune

Rutland County Councillor Stephen Lambert Fundraising for Hospice UK 

Stephen Says: I really appreciate that now is a difficult time to be asking for donations, but if you're in a position to do so, please consider donating - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stephenlambertshave 

It's a really great cause and I'm really going to miss my hair!

Models and Miniatures Weekend for LOROS Stapleford Park Stapleford Melton Mowbray LE14 2SF

 Models and Miniatures Weekend for LOROS

Sunday, June 12th, 2022 10:00am - 5:00pm

Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2SF

Car parking £5, train tickets £3, £30 camping

Trade stands, exhibits, miniature traction engines, take a trip on Stapleford's 10 1/4 inch railway.

Raising money for LOROS - Leicestershire & Rutland's hospice

Car parking £5, train tickets £3 per trip, £30 for camping

Stapleford Park

Stapleford

Melton Mowbray

LE14 2SF

The event runs from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Barleythorpe Rutland Beacon Lighting For Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee

Barleythorpe Rutland Beacon Lighting For Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee

Church Parish Safeguarding Officer for Oakham, Hambleton and Brooke – Mr Adam Lowe has been removed from his position.

Church Parish Safeguarding Officer for Oakham, Hambleton and Brooke – Mr Adam Lowe has been removed from his position.  

The Church made the decision after complaints about Mr Lowe's conduct in his role as a Town Councillor were upheld. 

Rutland County Council received complaints about intimidation and bullying from Cllr Zoe Nealson who was Oakham Mayor at the time the complaints were made.

The winner of the 2022 Cicle Classic Rutland and Melton was British rider CROCKETT Finn for team Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling

I managed to catch the two riders in first place on the second lap through Oakham today on my way to the train station, The winner of  the 2022 Cicle Classic Rutland and Melton was  British rider CROCKETT Finn for team Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling.

David Graham New Chairman of Trustees marks new era for Victoria Hall Oakham Rutland

David Graham New Chairman of Trustees marks new era for Victoria Hall Oakham Rutland

A new chairman has been elected by the board of Trustees at Victoria Hall in a bid to revitalise Oakham’s much-loved town hall.

David Graham, who is an Oakham Town Councillor, Oakham shop owner and professional musician, was elected Chairman of Trustees at a meeting on Tuesday 19th April and Cllr Paul Ainsley was appointed as Vice Chairman.

David, who has lived in and around Oakham most of his life says, “I am honoured to have been elected as Chairman of Victoria Hall. I’ve performed there since I was a lad and thoroughly look forward to working with the trustees and the local community to make this place a vibrant hub of activity and events again for the town.”

Peter Jones, who has been Chairman for several long years and a trustee for nearly 20 of those, stood down recently and says, “I have loved my time at Victoria Hall but felt it was time to hand over the reins to a younger generation, so that they can create the kind of activities they want to happen in this, the centrepiece of the town”.

The upstairs of the hall is in the process of being leased with a view to hosting concerts, band nights, comedy nights, dance events and much more. The Allman Gallery downstairs is being refurbished and through the kind support of Oakham Town Council, grants have been awarded to clean the front of the building, install glass doors and refurbish the downstairs toilets.  

David added, “This is such an exciting time for the hall. I am passionate about live events and committed to ensuring there is a regular programme of high quality events for people of all ages to enjoy, as well as making the wonderful dance floor and space available for all that wish to use it.”

The trustees are currently looking for additional trustees to join the board and are hoping that some younger people will come forward to represent the views and wishes of their generation.

Oakham's War Memorial at All Saints Church was re dedicated today for the future marking its centenary.

I found on Twitter today Oakham's War Memorial at All Saints Church was re dedicated today for the future marking its centenary. 

The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness placed some roses.

Its a shame there appears to have been no publicity about this event, so Oakham residents could have attended. 

I have been told there was a mention in the Rutland Mercury last week. The article incorrectly states it is a memorial for Rutland's fallen and cost £900. It cost £1000 and is a memorial to over 100 Oakham's fallen. 

www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/amp/service-to-mark-memorials-100th-anniversary-9246898

One hundred years ago the church yard was overflowing with residents when the war memorial was dedicated.

The correct information about Oakham War Memorial can be found here.

https://www.rutlandremembers.org/location/1172/oakham-war-memorial-all-saints-church

The #war #memorial at All Saints #oakham was re dedicated today for the future marking its centenary. The standard of the @RBLOakham
was laid up & a new standard #Rutland @BritishLegionRX
was dedicated. Thanks to all @RAnglians
@7rlc_co
@RAF_Wittering
@RutlandAirCadet pic.twitter.com/Wk1xnB0FJl

— RutlandLordLieutenant (@RutlandLL) April 10, 2022

Arts, Crafts and Antique Fair for Ukraine Stamford Arts Centre St George’s Square Stamford

Arts, Crafts and Antique Fair for Ukraine Stamford Arts Centre St George’s Square Stamford

Sunday, April 10th, 2022

10:00am - 4:00pm

Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford

Everyone's welcome to go along and support. Taking place in the Stamford Arts Centre ballroom.

Stalls are £5 plus a donation - call 07845 293371 or e-mail dikayeartwork@aol.com

Stamford Arts Centre

St George’s Square

Stamford

The event runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Lib Dem Rutland County Councillors use publicly funded email addresses for political purposes.

Rutland County Councillors used publicly funded email addresses for political purposes.  

Investigation from Marie Rosenthal Interim Monitoring Officer at Rutland County Council

I have now investigated this matter of using a  council email address as a contact point to canvass new members of the Lib Dem party. This is a misuse of council resources . 

The members concerned have apologised for the error and have stopped using that leaflet . 

In future they will use personal emails or a group email.

 

In their defence, the advice to councillors in the past has been vague as to which email address they should use from time to time.  

Council email addresses are to be used only for ward work and other related council business. 

I am updating the Member Code of Conduct to provide clear guidance on the issue.

I wonder why the code had not been previously updated?  

A few years ago a conduct complaint against a Conservative Councillor was upheld. 

He had also misused his .gov email address.

Student Strike to call for Climate Action Leicester Clock Tower Photographs and Video

Student Strike to call for Climate Action Leicester Clock Tower

Samaritan's Purse, Last chance to drop in your shoeboxes at Oakham Baptist Church today between 10 and 12 for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.

 Last chance to drop in your shoeboxes at Oakham Baptist Church today between 10 and 12 for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. 

Oakham Rutland Remembrance Day, War Memorial, 11.00 am. Video, Paul Beech Former Oakham Mayor, Read A Wartime Poem and Laid Wreath For ABF Soldiers Charity Times Of This Afternoons Parades

Oakham Rutland Remembrance Day, War Memorial, 11.00 am. Paul Beech Former Oakham Mayor, Read A Wartime Poem and Laid Wreath For ABF Soldiers Charity.

Times Of This Afternoons Parades

Sunday, November 14th, 2021

2:00pm - 3:30pm

All Saints Church, Oakham, LE15 6AA

As part of wider commemorations, a special civic Remembrance parade will set off from Oakham Castle at 2.00 pm on Sunday 14 November. 

The parade will include contingents from 7 Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps, 7 Brigade (The Desert Rats) and 8 Engineer Brigade, along with representatives from the Royal Air Force and local veterans, Cadet, Scout and Girl Guide groups. 

It will pause at All Saints Church, where a service of Remembrance will be held from 2.30 pm. 

The service will be followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial on Church Street. 

The parade will then reform and return along the High Street, where the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness will take the salute.

This is a public event and all are welcome.

All Saints Church

Church Street

Oakham

LE15 6AA

Labour Gain First Seat for Decades on Rutland County Council Leah Toseland Elected

Labour Gain First Seat for years on Rutland County Council Leah Toseland Elected 

Daniel Stephen Bottomley 175 Votes 

Leah Toseland 293 Votes

Rutland last had Labour Councillor. When they had two up to 2003 Elections. 

Percy Pig comes to life for the first time EVER! 2021 Christmas Advert M&S FOOD

Percy Pig comes to life for the first time EVER!  2021 Christmas Advert M&S FOOD

Rutland's Rainbow Bake Sale For National Coming Out Day Rutland County Library Oakham Rutland

Rutland's Rainbow Bake Sale For National Coming Out Day Rutland County Library Oakham Rutland

Conservative Councillor Leigh Higgins, deputy leader of Melton Borough Council suspended for comments in a speech he made at the Best of Melton Awards were considered to be of a sexist nature by some.

Conservative Councillor Leigh Higgins, deputy leader of Melton Borough Council suspended for comments in a speech he made at the Best of Melton Awards were considered to be of a sexist nature by some.

After comments started to appear online like this one:

'Debbie Longley

Lovely evening at Best of Melton Awards. 

However, if you want confirmation that some people still live in the Dark Ages; COUNCILLOR Leigh Higgins just asked all the ladies to stand up so we could be seen as it’s been a long time since we’ve been able to ‘enjoy’ those kinds of sights!!! (Needless to say I didn’t stand up)

It’s a business and community event you absolute sexist, chauvinistic tool. Plus, I am not there to be ogled by anyone! He also told us how he nearly lost his multi million pound business and had to go on to JSA, and that some other millionaires had to have food parcels. My heart bleeds.

P.S Congratulations to all the winners and finalists.'

This does not surprise me, he was taught by the best old Melton Tory farts back in 2015, you only have to look at @meltonblue who can say anything they like and offend anyone they like to understand this. Its a shame really he has turned into one of them. 

Leigh is forth from left photo taken in 2015 just before

he was elected onto Melton Borough Council

Notice of withdrawal of the Rutland Local Plan 2018 - 2036 Great News for developers, not so great news for our towns and villages so much time and money has been wasted.

Notice of withdrawal of the Rutland Local Plan 2018 - 2036 Great News for developers, not so great news for our towns and villages so much time and money has been wasted.