Orbis Mill Street Oakham Rutland to close and reopen as the Angler Pub
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
Orbis Mill Street Oakham Rutland to close and reopen as the Angler Pub
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Walk to Cold Overton Leicestershire and Back to Oakham Rutland
Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Tesco returns to Humberstone Gate Leicester Tesco Express
Tesco returns to Humberstone Gate Leicester
Tesco Express
Tesco returns to Humberstone Gate Leicester, in part of the former Lewis's Department Store, not to be confused with John Lewis
Friday, May 13, 2022
Colemans of Oakham to close after the Coleman Group struggled to return to pre-Covid levels of sales.
Colemans of Oakham to close
The family firm was founded in Higham Ferrers in 1969
Colemans, which has eight branches in three East Midlands counties, has not gone into liquidation.
One branch of the Coleman Group, Colemans of Oundle, will remain open where the firm also offers their picture framing and print services.
The Oundle Bookshop, which is part of the Coleman Group, will also remain open.
The Oakham branch opened in 2010 after the closure of Unwins / Threshers
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Cllr Adam Lowe bullied and Misled Oakham Town Council members into paying unlawful £68,830.80 payment made to a contractor.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Phillip Dyke Pleads Guilty to further charges of sexual abuse whilst he taught at Hailey Hall School, Hertford.
I was not originally going to post this. I have changed my mind, because I have learnt it is not good to keep things hidden inside.
On Tuesday 26th April 2022 I was meant to be giving evidence at St Albans Crown Court against my old art teacher, he was calling me a liar.
Previously pleading not guilty to three charges.
For almost three years Phillip Dyke subjected me to sexual and physical abuse at Hailey Hall School, Hertfordshire. I was 12 When the abuse started, he would have been in his early 20s.
Yesterday at St Albans Crown Court he changed his plea to Guilty. When the police phoned me and told me the news I was both happy and sad.
I was also very happy for the other man, who was also due to give his evidence against Mr Dyke, yesterday afternoon.
Mr Dyke will be sentenced for what he did to me and the other person at Wood Green Court on the 23rd June 2022.
For many years, I have been wanting those in authority to believe what I was saying, finally after the hard work of Bev, a dedicated detective at Hertfordshire Police, she believed me and listened to me for a very long time.
Although I was preparing myself to give evidence. I can't put in words at how relieved I am now I don't have to do it due to Mr Dyke finally admitting what he did.
Mr Dyke was convicted of similar and worse offences back in 2013 he was sent to prison for 8 years for abusing 6 boys. At that time he pleaded not guilty and put those men through the ordeal of a trial.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-23809745
In 2013 the police in Hertfordshire were aware of me and showed little interest in what happened to me. Possibly due to the case I was fighting at the time and won when certain Oakham Town Councillors and member of staff at Rutland County Council wrongly accused me of harassment.
At the time many of those Councillors were calling me what Mr Dyke is, that was all started by then Cllr Joyce Lucas BEM. she started spreading that false information to anyone who would listen to her, she also told local young people who used to call me that when I walked through the town. She went on to also tell people who worked with me at Tesco. Occasionally some people still comment when I pass them. It happened only this Saturday. I wish those people would understand how hurtful it is to hear that comment.
- Further information on these services and details can be found by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rsa/rape-and-sexual-assault/
- Further information about child abuse can be found by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/caa/child-abuse
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Fun Fair Oakham Rutland Cutts Close 27th May to 2nd May 2022
Sunday, November 07, 2021
Oakham Town Council To Consider Appointing Cllr Adam Lowe as Oakham Town Crier.
Oakham Town Council To Consider Appointing Cllr Adam Lowe as Oakham Town Crier.
Town Crier Camden Lock London 2013
Meeting of Oakham Town Council on Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 6.30 p.m Agenda
Oakham Town Council
Rol House, Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6NL
01572 723627
enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
www.oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
TO: All members of the Town Council
In accordance with the requirements of the Local government Act 1972, you are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of Oakham Town Council on Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 6.30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the offices of the Town Council, Rol House, Long Row, Oakham, LE15 6LN
Karen Bell
Locum Clerk to the Council
03 November 2021
NOTICE OF MEETING
Public Notice of the meeting has been given in accordance with schedule 12, Para 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1972. The Meeting is open to the press and public. Members of the public attending this meeting are advised that it may be filmed and recorded.
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE: To receive and approve apologies for absences
2. DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION: Reminder to Members to disclose either a Pecuniary Interest or Other Interest in any item on the agenda. The clerk cannot advise members on this. Members are personally responsible for declaring an interest. Members are respectfully advised to read the Code of Conduct for more information. Councillors are also responsible for ensuring that their Registers of Interests are up to date (within 28 days of any changes)
3. DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: An opportunity for members of the public to speak in accordance with Standing Orders 1 (d)- 1(i)
4. FULL COUNCIL MINUTES
4.1 To confirm the accuracy of the minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2021 Attached
4.2 To receive an update on any matters arising not included elsewhere on the agenda
5. FINANCE COMMITTEE HELD ON 13 OCTOBER 2021: The minutes from the
meeting are to be received and noted. Questions can be asked of the Committee
Chairman Attached
6. RECREATION AND PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON 27 OCTOBER 2021:The
minutes from the meeting are to be received and noted. Questions can be asked
of the Committee Chairman Attached
7. COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS
To answer questions previously notified to the Clerk under Standing Order 9
8. CLERK’S REPORT
9. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
10. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS, WORKING GROUPS AND OUTSIDE BODIES
11.TO CONSIDER CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
11.1 ABF The Soldiers Charity – Invitation to Christmas Curry Luncheon, and / or donation request
11.2 One Way Out Escape Rooms - Space share Proposal
11.3 4 Oakham – Request received for OTC to contribute towards cost of
gazebos
12. FINANCIAL ISSUES
12.1 2020-2021 Conclusion of External Audit 2020/21: To receive new information
12.2 Payments for Approval: To follow
12.3 Bank Reconciliation at 31 October 2021: To follow
12.4 2022-2023 Budget: To receive information
13. OAKHAM SKATEPARK PROJECT: To consider Report Number TC 01/11/2021
Attached
14. OAKHAM TOWN CRIER: To consider Report Number TC 02/11/2021
Attached
15. CUTTS CLOSE SHELTER: To consider Report number TC 03/11/2021
Attached
16. OBTAINING TITLE REGISTERS AND TITLE PLANS FOR OTC ASSETS:
To consider Report Number TC/04/11/2021 Attached
17. RUTLAND PRIDE 2022: To consider Report Number TC/05/11/2021 Attached
18. REVIEW OF STANDING ORDERS: To consider the following motion which has
been submitted by Cllr. Orchard
“that Standing orders be reviewed monthly, equally divided across the year
(nominally 2 per councillor, per month) to allow for a more focused opportunity for councillors to review and offer updates”
19. ARMED FORCES COVENANT: To receive information
20. MATTERS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION: To receive information
21. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE: Appointment of Town Clerk
22. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING: 08 December 2021 @ 6.30 p.m.
NOTES:
a) The meeting is open to the press & public.
b) The Town Council allows a short period of time at meetings of the Full Council when residents can put questions to the council. At other times, the public are not able to take part in the proceedings except at the discretion of the Chairman who may at a convenient time in the transaction of business adjourn the meeting and suspend standing orders to allow any member of the public to address the meeting and ask questions requiring answers of a factual nature
c) Mobile phones are to be turned off during the meeting
Meeting Documents
- Agenda 10.11.2021
- Agenda Finance 10.11.2021
- Draft Minutes P R 27.10.21
- Finance Draft Minutes 13.10.21 (002)
- LAND REGISTER SEARCHES ITEM 16 04.11.2021
- OTC draft minutes 13.10.21
- RUTLAND PRIDE TC 05 11 2021 - 10.11.21
- skate park paper ITEM 13 - 01.11.21
- TC ITEM 14 01.11.21
- TC ITEM 14 01.11.21
- draft risk management strategy
- Earmarked Reserve Policy
- Earmarked Reserves
- OTC Investment Strategy November 2021
- CUTTS CLOSE TC 03 11 2021 - 10.11.2021
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
Pod Point have partnered with Tesco & Volkswagen to deliver Free EV charging at Oakham's Superstore
Pod Point have partnered with Tesco & Volkswagen to deliver Free EV charging at Oakham's Superstore
There are four charging bays in the car park they 7kW fast chargers and free to use.
Tesco Superstore - Oakham
2 named Pod Point charge points at Tesco Superstore - Oakham, Rutland.
Chet-Leah
Connector A Available Type 2 socket
Connector B Charging Type 2 socket
Katy-Noel
Connector A Available Type 2 socket
Connector B Charging Type 2 socket
Location
96 South Street
Oakham
LE15 6BQ
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
Armistice Day. This year’s act of Remembrance in the grounds of Oakham Castle Thursday 11 November 2021
Members of the public are being invited to observe this year’s act of Remembrance in the grounds of Oakham Castle on Thursday 11 November 2021, just before 11am to commemorate Armistice Day.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Prink coming soon to 23 High St, Oakham LE15 6AH
Saturday, August 21, 2021
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
Sunday, August 01, 2021
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.