Category Archives: General News

General news & information from the surrounding area.

Notice of Referendum

A referendum is to be held on Thursday, 19th October 2023 to decide on
the question below:


‘Do you want Rutland County Council to use the neighbourhood plan for the
Parish of North Luffenham to help it decide planning applications in the
neighbourhood area?’

Please see further details in notice attached.

Thanks for your support: Parkinson’s UK

Huge thanks to all those that came out to support & help with our event & raise money for Parkinson’s Uk.
Many went home with clothes, shoes, bags & a new shade of lipstick after enjoying pastries & cake.
The total so far is over £400.
Thank you!

Art Exhibition in North Luffenham: Open Studios

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th from 11am to 4pm.

North Luffenham Hall: Please use the entrance in Chapel Lane. There is no charge for entry.

Local artist, Gillian Durno has an exhibition of her work.

Community Centre Committee Meeting 11th September at 7.00pm in the Community Centre

Please click on the link for the agenda.

Parish Council Draft Minutes – August 2023

Please see attached documents and link to our online documentation record folders.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14z0xdE6lFivbed0PN0r9DYOChUIb-2Vj?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15IzguJ6nfLtcMNAyerzIDaVRVgqQYwWx?usp=sharing

Upcoming Craft Workshops in North Luffenham with Sue @ Springboard Arts

Agendas for the NLPC meeting to be held on the 16th of August

Minutes of the North Luffenham Parish Council

Please note both are draft until approved at the August meeting on the 16th.

Bins not collected

Due to roadworks/blocked access Biffa were unable to empty the grey bins on Chapel Lane, Moor Lane and Digby Drive in North Luffenham yesterday. They will keep trying until access is available.

Please leave the bins out until they are collected.

Create Your Own Designer Tote Bag with Sue Ball @ Springboard Arts, North Luffenham – Sunday 6th August

There are spaces on the Block Printed Tote Bag workshop on Sunday 6th August from 1 – 3.30pm if anyone would like to join in?

£25 per person as usual, all material supplied, no experience necessary.

Just get in touch if you would like to come along!

Best wishes,

Sue Ball

  www.springboardarts.co.uk

   Instagram: springboardartsrutland

   07920 841058

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

Agenda NLPC Meeting

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13vlDkNgxVnierMWYcP-e_QKa8KcwWGEO?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14OJkH3H350jPQXyCp3FiLb9W6D2QwrOZ?usp=sharing

RCC Public Transport Team in North Luffenham Today

Rutland County Council’s Transport Team’s next mobile drop-in sessions are being held today, Thursday 13th July. Residents will 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:

  • Manton 10.00 am – 10.30 am (Bus stop on Lyndon Road by Stocks Hill)
  • Edith Weston 11.00 am – 11.30 am (Bus stop on Manton Road by the Wheatsheaf)
  • North Luffenham 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm (Bus stop on Pinfold Land)
  • South Luffenham 1.00 pm- 1.30 pm (Bus stop on Stamford Road)

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.

If you are unable to make the sessions, you can contact the Transport Team at transport@rutland.gov.uk or telephone 01572 758138.

North Luffenham Internet Connectivity Restored

The problem with the Internet connection to North Luffenham has been resolved. If you are still having issues connecting to the Internet, please contact your Internet provider for an update

Internet Update

BT are working on the issue but the problem appears to be complex

According to the engineer working on the local connection cabinet they have replaced several components without resolving the problem and he could not estimate when service would be restored.

Community Centre Committee Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Community Centre Committee will be on Monday 17th July at 7pm in the Community Centre. Please click on the link below or download for the agenda.

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.