Rutland residents are understandably concerned about devolution and what it means for Rutland. There is a detailed guide as to the devolution process and local government reorganisation on the Rutland County Council website; scroll down and click on the ‘devolution’ tab.

A ‘Joint statement on collaboration around devolution’ has been published on theRCC website and gives infomation on recent developments; https://www.rutland.gov.uk/council-news/2025/02/joint-statement-collaboration-around-devolution

You can sign up to the RCC newsletter which will keep you informed of developments: https://rutland.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=701a79f06a837f06b3435b688&id=fa75226981

Unfortunately there has once again been antisocial behaviour in the village. This occurred on Friday night/Saturday morning and resulted in the police attending.

If any resident witnessed events or has footage from a door camera please contact the police https://www.leics.police.uk/area/your-area/leicestershire/melton-rutland/rutland-south/contact-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area

Following a review of trees on The Oval the recommended remedial work has been carried out. There are a number of logs as a result and residents are welcome to gather them for their own use.

The NHS for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is inviting people to have their say on proposals to improve healthcare services in Rutland.

The proposals would improve services for people by bringing together two existing local services – the Minor Injuries Unit and the Urgent Care Centre, creating a Minor Illness and Injury Service which would be open 8 hours a day, 7 days a week in Rutland Memorial Hospital.

 There is also a short video that summarises the proposals https://youtu.be/Tt54n16QivQ

Visit the website www.bit.ly/rutlandsurvey to view the full consultation document and other supporting information.

The public consultation will run from Monday 13 January until Sunday 16 March 2025. Get involved by:      

Completing the consultation questionnaire online at www.bit.ly/rutlandsurvey

·      Emailing views to: llricb-llr.beinvolved@nhs.net

·       Telephoning: 0116 295 7532 to receive a paper copy of the questionnaire or information in another format

·       Picking a copy of the questionnaire from a local community or public venue in Rutland

·       Writing to us at Freepost Plus RUEE-ZAUY-BXEG, Rutland Consultation, NHS LLR ICB, Room G30, Pen Lloyd Building, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8TB

·       Following our social channels: @NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

                                                                  @NHS_LLR

·       Coming along to one of our drop-in events:

              Thursday 13 February 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm

              Greetham Community Centre, Great Lane, Oakham LE15 7NG

              Wednesday 26 February 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm

              Oakham Library, Oakham Library, Catmose St, Oakham LE15 6HW

              Friday 7 March 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm

              The Falcon Hotel, Falcon Hotel, 7 High St E, Uppingham, Oakham LE15 9PY

              Tuesday 11 March 2025, 11am-1pm

              Empingham Medical Centre, 37 Main St, Empingham, Oakham LE15 8PR

The annual service of remembrance will take place on Sunday 10th November outside the church near the Commonwealth War Graves.

The service will begin at 10.40 am.

The Local Plan sets out planning policies for the Rutland area, as well as listing sites for additional housing, employment and other development, up to the year 2041.
Your chance to comment on Regulation 19 is from the now until the 2nd of December.
The Local Plan has already been through multiple stages of development, the Regulation 19 consultation does not ask for views on alternative options. Instead, it offers a final chance to comment on whether the Plan is legally compliant and ‘sound’

Could you offer a safe, loving home to one of Rutland’s children?

Could you be the lifelong difference for one of Rutland’s children?

Maybe you could offer a weekend home once a month for one of Rutland’s children as a Short Breaks Carer?…

There are no age limits if you are over 21.

Please get in touch with us to learn more about Fostering for Rutland!

https://www.rutland.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/fostering

And do watch this film: https://youtu.be/dfZvc7u8R2Q?feature=shared&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3sQvaB3yuvA0vLh_GnzUg_xdjxtp-5lPAuMT6_f7pwoaAcQYHKwLEwePU_aem_y5djVdjWgx2eWxaqzOEv9Q

Have you heard about this great new support service running in Rutland?
Rutland Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés are drop-in centres for anyone (18+) to come and talk, no appointment needed, and it’s free.
https://peppersasafeplace.co.uk/our-services/neighbourhood-mental-health-cafe
Full list of cafés across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland:
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/neighbourhood-mh-cafes/

mentalhealth #oakham #uppingham #rutland

@mentalhealthfoundation @mental_health_mattersuk @lptnhs @nhsllr @peppersasafeplace

Thanks to those who have donated printer ink cartridges at North Luffenham Church . Two donations to Emmaus have now been made.

Please note Laser Toner cartridges CANNOT be recycled through this scheme, which is why the collection box does not accommodate them.

Please do not leave printer toner cartridges in the church porch.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR POSTAL BALLOT HAS BEEN DELAYED

All postal votes for the Rutland and Stamford Constituency were issued to Royal Mail on time in two batches (one batch issued on 20th June for postal voters registered before 4th June, the second batch issued on 24th June for postal voters registered after 4th June).

Royal Mail are handling a large number of postal votes for all constituencies in the general election. As of Friday 28th June, the Council is aware that some postal voters in the Rutland and Stamford area are yet to receive their ballot papers.

If postal ballots are not received from Royal Mail on Monday 1st July, voters can request a replacement ballot by calling Rutland County Council on: 01572 720 954. This can then be collected from the Council’s Catmose offices in Oakham, once processed.

If waiting until Monday 1st July to receive your postal ballot means you will be unable to vote and you have not already done so, please contact the Council urgently before 4.30pm on Friday 28th June by calling: 01572 720 954.

Some Council staff have experienced verbal abuse when trying to assist postal voters affected by these delays. This behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.