Please accept our sincere apologies for the ongoing fire alarm on Sunday night and into the morning. Unlike our intruder alarm, the fire alarm requires personnel from our alarm company to attend the site to check for a fire and reset the alarm. After following up with them today it appears there was a personnel issue and the failsafe back up system did not kick in. They have apologised and have assured us that it will not happen again.
Waste collection crews in Rutland will begin their rounds earlier than usual this week, due to forecast high temperatures.
From Tuesday 23 June until Friday 26 June, crews will start collections from 6am (instead of 7am) to help protect staff from working during the hottest part of the day.
Residents are kindly asked to put bins and caddies out the night before collection or make sure they are placed out no later than 6am on collection day.
This temporary change will help to maintain services while keeping crews safe during the warmer weather.
During periods of severe hot weather, residents are also advised to take steps to stay well:
stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day
avoid the sun between 11am and 3am
seek shade where possible
keep homes cool by closing curtains or blinds in sun-facing rooms
look out for vulnerable people, including older neighbours, young children and those with health conditions
never leave children or pets in parked vehicles, even for a short time
The Notice of Public Rights and Publication of the Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) for the year ended 31 March 2026 is available below.
The period for the exercise of public rights commences on 23 June 2026 and ends on 3rd August 2026.
The AGAR and supporting documents can be viewed using the links below
There will be a thanksgiving service on Thursday 18th June from 12:30pm at Stamford Methodist Church on Barn Hill for Mr Malcolm Darke, who was the Headmaster at the village primary school in the 80s & 90s
It would be lovely if any ex pupils and their families could attend.
Following a very successful Plant sale on Saturday, there are some plants (bedding, perennials, veggies, bulbs ex Burghley & a few trees) left on a table at the Fox – please go along and grab a bargain this evening. There’s an honesty box for you to donate as you see fit. Thank you!
Tomorrow (Wednesday), everything is being removed so take advantage whilst they’re still in the village.
Unfortunately, today’s Friday route (22/05/26) for Nanny’s Chippy Van has been cancelled due to a vehicle breakdown. We’re hoping to be back on the road from tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. Thanks!
North Luffenham Garden Club will be holding their annual plant sale on Saturday 30th May, from 10am till 1pm at The Fox in North Luffenham. On sale will be a wonderful selection of bedding plants, perennials, vegetable plants, herbs, shrubs, houseplants and much much more… including a special selection from the borders of Burghley House. Plants are lovingly grown & nurtured by NLGC members will be available at very reasonable prices. The Fox will again be serving breakfast butties & teas/coffees in the morning (10-11.30am) for those wanting to rest awhile whilst shopping.
In addition this year we will be welcoming ‘Men & Women in Sheds, Rutland’ – who will be joining us with their own stall selling all things woody & hand-made by them in their ‘Shed’ in Oakham. Do please come along & support this worthy charity which is part of AgeUK. All money raised on the M&WiS stand will be for the benefit of the ‘Shed’.
So a perfect combination of gardening and all things woody for the garden, brought to you on 30th May @ The Fox in North Luffenham…
Do please save your spend on bedding plants for one more week because we have a beautiful array to sell…
