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Oakham Town Council Convenes Extraordinary Meeting to Discuss Recruitment Advertising and Christmas Celebrations


Oakham Town Council has called an Extraordinary Meeting of the Full Council, scheduled for Wednesday, 7th October 2026 at 7:00 pm, immediately following the Staffing Committee meeting earlier that evening.

Led by Chairman M. Brookes, the session will be held at the Town Council Offices in the Council Chamber at Rol House, Long Row, and is open to both the press and the public.

Key Highlights from the Agenda

  • Recruitment Advertising Funding: Following recommendations from the Staffing Committee, the Full Council will review and vote on approving the advertising budget required to recruit new staff vacancies.

  • Christmas Lights Budget: The council will review notes from the Events Working Group meeting held on 17th September 2026. Furthermore, council members will consider and decide upon the management of the Christmas Lights, ensuring festive preparations are fully aligned for the upcoming holiday season.

  • Financial Approvals & Routine Business: The agenda also includes reviewing and approving outstanding invoices for payment presented by Locum Clerk/RFO S. Haywood, alongside receiving apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and public deputations (capped at 15 minutes total with a 3-minute limit per speaker).

  • Approval of Past Minutes: Council members are set to approve and sign the official minutes from two previous meetings: the Extraordinary Council meeting on 2nd September 2026 and the Ordinary Council meeting on 9th September 2026.

Meeting Details at a Glance

  • Date: Wednesday, 7th October 2026

  • Time: 7:00 pm (Note: Follows the Staffing Committee meeting starting at 6:00 pm)

  • Location: Council Chamber, Rol House, Long Row, Oakham, LE15 6LN

  • Next Meeting Notice: The date for the subsequent council meeting is noted as 14th October 2026 at 6:30 pm.

  • Contact: Locum Clerk/RFO S. Haywood via enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk or 01572 723627.

Note: Attendees are advised that the meeting may be filmed and recorded.


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Oakham Town Council Staffing Committee Prepares for Key Meeting on Recruitment, Wellbeing, and Retention


Oakham Town Council has issued a formal notice for an upcoming Ordinary Meeting of its Staffing Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, 7th October 2026 at 6:00 pm.

The meeting will take place at the Town Council Offices in the Council Chamber at Rol House, Long Row, and is open to both the press and the public. Key items on the agenda highlight a strong focus on workforce expansion, employee wellbeing, and addressing historical staff turnover.

Key Highlights from the Agenda

  • Recruitment Push: The committee will review and consider approving proposed job advertisements and interview questions for new staff vacancies. Committee members will also discuss advertising costs and prepare a proposal to submit to the Full Council for final financial approval.

  • Workload and Wellbeing: A dedicated motion, brought forward, will address current staff workloads and general wellbeing, evaluating whether additional supportive measures need to be implemented.

  • Retention and Staff Turnover: Following the public session, the committee will move into a confidential, closed-door session under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960. During this portion, members will examine staff turnover figures from recent years, assess measures already put in place to boost retention and efficiency, review lessons learned, and strategise further improvements.

  • Routine Administration: The committee will also handle apologies for absence, declarations of interest, public deputations (capped at 15 minutes total with a 3-minute limit per speaker), the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on 17th August 2026, and scheduling the next meeting date.

Meeting Details at a Glance

  • Date: Wednesday, 7th October 2026

  • Time: 6:00 pm

  • Location: Council Chamber, Rol House, Long Row, Oakham, LE15 6LN

  • Contact: Locum Clerk/RFO S. Haywood via enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk or 01572 723627.

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Upcoming Uppingham Town Council Staffing Committee Meeting October 2026



Upcoming Uppingham Town Council Staffing Committee Meeting October 2026

Uppingham Town Council has officially issued an agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Town Council Staffing Committee. The session is scheduled to bring together local representatives to address key administrative and personnel matters.

Meeting Details

  • Date: Wednesday, 7th October 2026

  • Time: 6:00 pm

  • Location: Uppingham Town Hall, High Street East, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9PY

  • Convened By: Adam Lowe, Town Clerk

Agenda Highlights

The meeting will begin with standard procedural formalities, including the Chairman's opening remarks, receiving apologies for absence, declarations of members' interests, and confirming the minutes from the previous Staffing Committee meeting held on 9th September 2025. An opportunity for public deputation is also scheduled early in the session.

Following the opening items, the committee will move into private session.

Matters for Consideration in Private

The latter half of the meeting will exclude the press and public. This exclusion is mandated under the grounds that the topics relate directly to individuals and personal financial affairs, classified as exempt under paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of Schedule 12A to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The private business will focus on two principal items:

  1. The Town Clerk's Appraisal: Reviewing the performance and development of Town Clerk Adam Lowe.

  2. Appointment of an Assistant Clerk: Discussing and forming a recommendation to the Full Council regarding the hiring of a new Assistant Clerk.


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Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Busy October Agenda Planning, Finances, and Neighbourhood Plan Take Center Stage



Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Busy October Agenda Planning, Finances, and Neighbourhood Plan Take Center Stage

Uppingham Town Council has released its comprehensive agenda for the upcoming Full Council meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, 7th October 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Uppingham Town Hall. Coming on the heels of the Staffing Committee session earlier that same evening, councillors face a packed and consequential agenda.

Meeting Details

  • Date: Wednesday, 7th October 2026

  • Time: 7:00 pm

  • Location: Uppingham Town Hall, High Street East, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9PY

  • Presiding: Town Mayor and Town Clerk Adam Lowe

Key Agenda Highlights

1. Planning Applications

The council will review several local planning applications and proposals, including:

  • Leicester Road: A proposal for the erection of 5 dwelling houses with associated infrastructure (Ref: 2026/1091/FUL).

  • Spring Back Way: Multiple applications, including tree works at Woodland House (Ref: 2026/1095/CAT) and revised plans for a detached house and replacement garage at Gower Lodge, 19 Spring Back Way (Ref: 2026/0581/FUL).

  • High Street West & Market Place: Stonework repairs to the lower external wall at East Block, Uppingham School (Ref: 2026/1188/LBA) and internal roof insulation at 3 Market Place (Ref: 2026/1175/LBA).

  • Uppingham Surgery: Boundary hedge clearance work at North Gate (Ref: 2026/1231/PTA).

2. Neighbourhood Plan (NHP) and National Recognition

The council is set to officially make decisions regarding the Uppingham Town Council Neighbourhood Plan (NHP), which include reviewing the plan, earmarking up to GBP 10,000 from EMR, and granting the NHP Committee authority to appoint a consultant.

In a notable nod to the town's proactive approach, NALC has invited Town Clerk Adam Lowe to speak at an upcoming online national event titled "Keeping Plans on Track: The next chapter for neighbourhood plans" in December 2026. The council will discuss appointing Cllr David Ainsile to represent Uppingham Town Council at this event.

3. Town Infrastructure, Assets, and Consultations

  • Rutland County Council (RCC) Consultations: Discussions surrounding the RCC Local Plan and the Draft Local Transport Plan and Implementation Plan 2.

  • Public Realm Improvements: Decisions on painting Market Place bollards, reviewing quotes to paint or replace Todds Piece railings, and supporting works on Baines Corner requested by UIB.

  • Digital Communications: Recommendations from the Communications Working Group to streamline and reduce the number of websites and social media accounts operated by the council.

  • Contract Tenders & Audits: Reviewing the internal audit interim report and moving toward appointing a new grounds maintenance contractor.

4. Financial Updates

Councillors will review the September 2026 financial summaries, bank reconciliations, and year-to-date phased budget reports across multiple accounts (including Hinckley & Rugby Building Society, Lloyds Bank, and Nationwide/Cambridge Building Societies), alongside adopting revised risk matrices and the System of Internal Control Policy from the Finance Committee.

Private Session & Staffing Recommendations

As with the preceding Staffing Committee meeting, the evening will conclude with a closed session excluding the press and public under the Local Government Act 1972. This session will address sensitive contractual tenders and formal recommendations regarding the Town Clerk's Annual Review and the Appointment of an Assistant Clerk.


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