Consultation on RCC’s new Local Plan is now open.
The Plan documents can be accessed via the link below
https://www.rutland.gov.uk/council-news/2026/09/residents-invited-help-shape-rutlands-new-local-plan
. Annex 5 is the list of sites for new housing put forward by landowners., including in the village.
The waste bin previously located in the north-west corner of The Oval has been relocated to the gate at the far end of the Woodland Walk, where it exits onto Edith Weston Road. It replaces the existing dog waste bin at that location.
All bins on The Oval and the Woodland Walk can now be used for both general waste and bagged dog waste.
If a bin is full, please use one of the other bins rather than trying to add more waste to an already full bin. Thank you for helping to keep these areas clean and tidy.
For awareness, Nathan Sewell will be grazing sheep in the field next to the Woodland Walk for the next few days.
They will be enclosed by an electric fence, and so dog walkers should take appropriate care.
We have a large two seat sofa that we no longer need, in good condition. Please call number below for more information.
07903420331
This Post will expire at 2:23pm on Sunday October 11th, 2026.
Does anyone know any names from the Cricket Club team of 1938?
Everyone is welcome to our Harvest Festival at 9:30am on Sunday 27th September in the Church. Please bring donations for the food bank such as tins and toiletries.
I’m looking for a foldable wheelchair that I can use for a few months (maybe longer). If any has one they are not using I would be grateful if they could get in touch.
Please contact: 07769 322551
There have been complaints from residents concerning cars parking on pavements. This can make it difficult for people who need to use mobility aids such as a wheelchair, and also for people with visual problems.
Following the successful launch of its Small Grants Programme earlier this year, Rutland County Council is making the remaining grant funding available through a further application round. Eligible local grassroots groups are now invited to apply for support to help invest in projects that will benefit and grow their local initiatives.
This funding aims to strengthen community capacity, reduce rural isolation and support community-led health and wellbeing initiatives across the county, and especially in rural locations.
Grants of between £500 and £2,000 can be sought by grassroots voluntary and community groups, delivering local projects that:
The programme is specifically focused on supporting activity within Rutland’s rural communities and is funded by money from Public Health, Rutland’s Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Rutland County Council.
Only groups that meet the Council’s eligibility criteria and operate within Rutland can apply for a grant. Successful projects must also be delivered within 2026/27 financial year.
Groups who were successful in gaining funding from the last round are welcome to apply again, providing the money will be used on a separate project.
Rutland County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Cllr Tim Smith, said:
“Rutland’s community groups and volunteers play a vital role to support the wellbeing of our residents, and the character of our communities. Following the positive response to our Small Grants Programme earlier this year, we’re pleased to make the remaining funding available to support even more local projects.
Whether it’s investing in new equipment, improving community spaces, or taking forward and enhancing projects that will help local communities to grow, these grants are designed to make a real difference. I would encourage all eligible local groups to take a look at the scheme and apply if they think it could help them.”
Any groups or organisations that are interested in applying for funding from the new Small Grants Programme should visit the Rutland County Council’s website, where they will find full details: www.rutland.gov.uk/smallgrants The application process for Rutland’s Community Small Grants Programme is now open until Wednesday 26 August 2026. This gives organisations a period of one month to ask any questions and to prepare and submit their applications to Rutland County Council.
The electricity transformer by North Luffenham Hall has caught fire. Fire crews are on site.
It is understood that it will be out of action for some time, as a new transformer + posts etc will be needed
Brand-new and unopened Eurohike Sendero 4 tent, complete with the matching tent carpet and protective groundsheet/footprint.
Bought for a camping trip but no longer required, so the full bundle is being sold as an unwanted purchase.
The Sendero 4 is a spacious tunnel-style family tent featuring:
• Sleeps up to four people
• Large 210cm × 240cm bedroom
• Useful porch area for shoes, bags and camping equipment
• 2000mm hydrostatic-head waterproof protection
• Fully sewn-in groundsheet to help keep out draughts and insects
• Two side windows with mesh ventilation and privacy curtains
• Luminous guylines for improved visibility at night
• Lightweight fibreglass poles and an easy-pitch design
Pitched size: 455cm × 260cm × 170cm
Packed size: 61cm × 23cm × 23cm
Weight: approximately 9kg
Everything is brand-new, unused and still unopened.
£150
Contact 07484215134
There was a recent post concerning the giving away of a piano. This may not be what it seems; there have been scams of this type reported. The advert has been down and investigated.