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Dementia Event

“Residents with any concerns regarding memory or cognition issues as well as carers of someone living with dementia are invited to attend Rutland County Council’s upcoming Dementia Awareness event.

Come along on Tuesday 19th September from 10am – 1pm at Barrowden Village Hall on Wakerley Road, Barrowden, for tea, coffee, cake and to see what support is available in Rutland.

Rutland County Council in partnership with Rutland Health Primary Care Network are hosting the event where a range of organisations will be on hand to talk to residents and provide information and advice. Organisations include:

  1. Active Rutland
  2. Admiral Nurses
  3. Age UK
  4. Citizens Advice Rutland
  5. Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service
  6. Longhurst Group
  7. RISE
  8. Rutland Health PCN
  9. Voluntary Action Rutland”

A47 will be closed Monday 24th and Monday 31st July at Wardley

Planned roadworks due to take place on 26th and 28th July on the A47 has now been moved forward to take place on Monday 24th and Monday 31st July due to bad weather forecasts.

Surface dressing of the A47 near Wardley will take place from 8am – 5pm on both Monday 24th and 31st July, meaning the road will be closed during these times and diversions will be put in place. To view live maps of diversions please go to www.one.network

Lyndon Road Drains Overflowing

The contractors respnsible for replacing the water pipes have been flushing out the pipes but according to Severn Trent but flow of water was too high resulting in overlfow. Severn Trent has reduced the flow and the drains are no longer overflowing.

However, the drains should have coped and it suggests there is a bloackage. The problem will be reported to RCC Highways.

Public Transport: your chance to have a say.

Rutland County Council’s Transport Team’s next mobile drop-in sessions are being held on Thursday 13th July at which residents have the opportunity to have their say on public transport in the area.

The drop in sessions on Thursday 13th July will be held at:

  • North Luffenham 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm (Bus stop on Pinfold Land)

All feedback will help towards the work taking place around the transport network review.

Anyone can call in and have a chat to share ideas on local public transport.

Early Collection of Bins

Due to the recent hot weather, Rutland County Council has agreed with Biffa that crews can collect bins in Rutland from 6.30am instead of 7am, starting Monday 26th June until Friday 1st September 2023.

Starting earlier reduces the amount of time that crews are working during the hottest part of the day. Crews can be affected by the heat and staff welfare is a priority.

Please can residents present their bins at their normal presentation point by 6.30am on their collection day during this period, to ensure that all bins are collected.

For more information about waste and recycling and your collection day please go to: www.rutland.gov.uk/bins-waste-recycling

EGM of the North Luffenham Parish Council on Wednesday 7th June at 7.30pm in the Community Centre

Please click on the links below for the agenda and papers.

Village Trip

This year’s annual village trip will take place on Wednesday 5th July with a visit to both Wells-next-the-sea and Hunstanton.

We would like to thank North Luffenham village trust for sponsoring the coach and therefore as in previous years this trip is free to North Luffenham residents. Please note that places are limited to the coach capacity and therefore we recommend you confirm your seat as soon as possible.

Watch the boats go by in the picturesque harbour of Wells and uncover its fascinating history. Did you know that in the 1800’s Lifeboat Horses were trained to gallop into action at the sound of rocket fire? They would tow a 33ft lifeboat two and a half miles to its launch site at Holkham Gap! Look out for the partly submerged sculpture honouring these brave animals in the quay. Perhaps take a stroll along beach mile, enjoying views across the marshes and harbour from the raised path. Or alternatively wander around the unique little shops for some retail therapy.

Since 1946 Hunstanton has been a go-to seaside town, with much of its Victorian charm still visible today. The classic fun fair, Esplanade Gardens, pitch-and-put, beach and rock pools, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Don’t forget the obligatory fish and chips too at either Hunstanton or Wells Quay side.

The coach will depart from The Fox at 9.15am prompt arriving in Wells at 11.30am, setting down and picking up at 2pm in Wells Coach Park. We will then arrive in Hunstanton at 2.45pmand head back home to North Luffenham at 5pm. The coach will have toilet facilities.  To book your place on the coach please email alison.gibson15@icloud.com or call on 07769 322551. Should you have any queries regarding the trip please do not hesitate to contact Jason on 07773396153 or Alison on 07769 322551.

Submission Neighbourhood Plan: Consultation ends on 28th April

Comments on the North Luffenham Submission Neighbourhood Plan can be made to Rutland County Council until 5 pm on Friday 28th April: https://www.rutland.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplans

The Neighbourhood Plan has been posted previously but all the documents can be viewed on this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LS8Wl5MK8JltKbAj60mXjp8WAFSXhxuN