Category Archives: General News
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

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
Open this Sunday – Shauna’s Pop-Up Shed full of House & Garden Delights…

Agenda NLPC Meeting
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.
VACANCY – North Luffenham Village Trust
The time has come for the Parish Council to reappoint their seat on the North Luffenham Village Trust.
The council saw fit to advertise to see if anyone would like to get involved and then we can put it to a vote in our July meeting.
If you are interested please email clerk@northluffenham.org.uk by the 18th of July.
NLPC and Trust June Meeting Minutes
Please click on the links below to view these documents in our online document system:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13TM7V0AjQaDlIP380RxCjhEx_u4avmov?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13hD-vI8qnGCQsHQ8W72ePNy69WESq7sz?usp=sharing
10+ spaces still available on free Village Day Trip to Wells-next-the-Sea & Hunstanton – Wednesday 5th July
Leaving the Fox carpark @ 9.15 am and returning ~ 6.30pm, the Village Trip to Well- next- the-Sea & Hunstanton still has spaces for ~10 residents of North Luffenham. This trip is free to North Luffenham residents and is sponsored by the Village Trust.


Top things to do in Wells-next-the-Sea:
- Eat at Plattens Fish & Chips
- Visit Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
- Try Whinhill Norfolk Cider
- Go boating along the Harbour
- Visit Wells’ Maltings Art Gallery

Visit Old Hunstanton Lighthouse or simply stroll along the beach or enjoy tea & cake in one the many delis in the town.
Please contact Jason Allen to book your place on
07773 396153 or email jasonrutland@hotmail.com
Chater Bowls Club Open Evenings
Audit 22/23
Notice of Rights
From July the 3rd to the 11th of August anyone who wishes can make copies of the accounting records of the North Luffenham Parish Council. If you wish to view the records or receive copies of the accounting records please email: clerk@northluffenham.org.uk
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
Picks Barn Café, Lyndon – now open to all

Monday 5th June was the official opening date for the new café – all are very welcome.
The team has spent the last few weeks making changes and running tests – and now their new offerings are ready to go!
The Café is offering breakfasts, lite bites, lunches and refreshments with specials and seasonal delights.
We wish Steph & the team good luck with the launch and seeing the café flourish.
Follow the café on its own Instagram
@picksbarncafe
Picks Barn Café
Lyndon, Rutland, LE15 8TY
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 9-4
Sundays 10-3
Tel: 01572 827912