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By-election after sudden death of councillor

17 October 2024
By-election after sudden death of councillor

By-election after sudden death of councillor

17 October 2024

A by-election will take place after the sudden death of a councillor.


Council leader say cash strapped authority needs ‘culture shift’

17 October 2024
Council leader say cash strapped authority needs ‘culture shift’

Council leader say cash strapped authority needs ‘culture shift’

17 October 2024

A ‘culture shift’ is needed at a council, according to its leader.


Immediate future of historic hall secured thanks to grant

15 October 2024
Immediate future of historic hall secured thanks to grant

Immediate future of historic hall secured thanks to grant

15 October 2024

A town council has stepped in to secure the immediate future of a historic community hall which almost ran out of funds to meet operating costs.


People are recycling less - so could smaller bins be the answer?

14 October 2024
People are recycling less - so could smaller bins be the answer?

People are recycling less - so could smaller bins be the answer?

14 October 2024

Half-size black bins are being touted as a way to reverse falling recycling rates.


Council staff unhappy with changes

11 October 2024
Council staff unhappy with changes

Council staff unhappy with changes

11 October 2024

Staffing changes at a council are not going down well, a new survey has shown.


Call for delay on private school VAT

10 October 2024
Call for delay on private school VAT

Call for delay on private school VAT

10 October 2024

An MP has urged the government to delay the VAT increase on private schools until the next academic year.


Housing associations to be investigated

10 October 2024
Housing associations to be investigated

Housing associations to be investigated

10 October 2024

How housing associations are treating tenants will be scrutinised by a council.


Going green at playpark is a pricey mistake for council

10 October 2024
Going green at playpark is a pricey mistake for council

Going green at playpark is a pricey mistake for council

10 October 2024

A playpark upgrade has cost several thousands more than expected after councillors fail to read some small print.


Bar owner told he can’t run business

09 October 2024
Bar owner told he can’t run business

Bar owner told he can’t run business

09 October 2024

Health and safety concerns mean a bar owner has been stopped from the daily running of his venue.


Why St George’s Barracks and Woolfox are back on the housing agenda

08 October 2024
Why St George’s Barracks and Woolfox are back on the housing agenda

Why St George’s Barracks and Woolfox are back on the housing agenda

08 October 2024

Masterplans for two housing developments will be drawn up, in part to avoid ‘predatory developers’ building in unwanted areas.


Network of electric vehicle charging sites heading to Rutland

08 October 2024
Network of electric vehicle charging sites heading to Rutland

Network of electric vehicle charging sites heading to Rutland

08 October 2024

A network of on-street electric vehicle charging sites will be installed across Rutland.


Jobs being cut to save council money

08 October 2024
Jobs being cut to save council money

Jobs being cut to save council money

08 October 2024

Redundancies are being discussed to reduce a council’s spending.


Masterplans could be redrawn for two previously rejected developments

07 October 2024
Masterplans could be redrawn for two previously rejected developments

Masterplans could be redrawn for two previously rejected developments

07 October 2024

Increased housing quotas means blueprints could be drawn up for two previously controversial sites.


Man who worked alongside MPs denies spying for Chinese government

04 October 2024
Man who worked alongside MPs denies spying for Chinese government

Man who worked alongside MPs denies spying for Chinese government

04 October 2024

A parliamentary researcher with links to one of the area’s MPs has denied spying for China.


Children could be losers as competitive school sports face uncertain future

04 October 2024
Children could be losers as competitive school sports face uncertain future

Children could be losers as competitive school sports face uncertain future

04 October 2024

A council has decided to drop the ball and will no longer organise school sporting competitions.


Bar owner awaits fate after health and safety review

04 October 2024
Bar owner awaits fate after health and safety review

Bar owner awaits fate after health and safety review

04 October 2024

A bar owner will soon discover what action he may face after an inspection of his premises.


Out-of-town supermarket proposed

03 October 2024
Out-of-town supermarket proposed

Out-of-town supermarket proposed

03 October 2024

An out-of-town supermarket could meet a town’s retail needs.


People ‘suffering’ from lack of NHS dentistry

02 October 2024
People ‘suffering’ from lack of NHS dentistry

People ‘suffering’ from lack of NHS dentistry

02 October 2024

The lack of NHS dentists is ‘heartbreaking’, according to a health watchdog chief.

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Bus services to increase

02 October 2024
Bus services to increase

Bus services to increase

02 October 2024

A new transport plan that will bring more on-demand services has been approved.


Road to remain closed for another month

01 October 2024
Road to remain closed for another month

Road to remain closed for another month

01 October 2024

A temporary town centre road closure will be in place for longer.


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