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Empty Shops in Oakham are an Eyesore
Last week I attended Oakham Town Council's annual meeting and heard Oakham in Bloom raise a number of concerns about the empty retail units in our High Street that are fast becoming an eyesore, with particular reference to Flores House cafe / restaurant and Buy the Book. I have since had a look at the properties; both are in prominent positions and are being advertised by Murrays Estate Agents. Flores House has been on the market for... -
New Mayor Elected at Oakham Town Council Annual Meeting
Oakham Town Council has elected Cllr Alf Dewis as Chairman of the Council and Oakham Mayor, replacing Cllr Joyce Lucas. Cllr Adam Lowe has taken up the post of Deputy Mayor. The election took place tonight at the annual meeting of Oakham Town Council held at Victoria Hall. Before stepping down and on behalf of Oakham Town Council, Cllr Joyce Lucas received a gift from Mr & Mrs Humphrey's from Oakham's... -
Council Tax Freeze & 2012/13 Budget Agreed Tonight in Rutland
Surprisingly, I was one of only four people in the public gallery tonight at Rutland County Council's full council meeting to agree the 2012/2013 budget and decide whether to freeze or increase Council Tax. The meeting was conducted in a calm and efficient manner and I was impressed by three things:- a) The huge amount of preparation and research that preceded the meeting making both decisions relatively painless, b) The... -
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Improved Road Casualty Statistics in Rutland
Figures published today on Rutland County Council's website show that roads in Rutland are safer now than at any point over the last decade. The Council has been at the forefront of a number of safety initiatives aimed at reducing the number of people killed, or seriously injured on local roads and has worked closely with a wide range of partners including the emergency services, driving instructors, local communities and schools... -
The Best UK Christmas Lights Oakham Town Council
The Best Christmas lights in the UK This years Christmas lights have looked the best for a few weeks now. Once again £16,000 well spent by Oakham Town Council. The lack of illuminated bulbs I think is a new green approach to Christmas adopted by Oakham Council.. more photos here http://martinbrookes.blogspot.com/2012/01/best-uk-christmas-lights-oakham-town.html Next Christmas it is rumoured...
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The Curiously Named Rutland Anti-Corruption Group
The newly formed and curiously named Rutland Anti-Corruption Group will attend their first full council meeting on Monday 13th February at 7.00 pm at Council Chamber, Rutland County Council Offices. The new political party is made up of four existing Independent councillors; Gale, Richardson,Wainwright and Montgomery. They will each remain independent in the way they vote, but believe that as a party they... -
Oakham Christmas Lights, Cranky about your Council?
Oakham Christmas Lights 2011 v Stamford Christmas Lights 2011 Dear Oakham Town Council. Please can the council explain the following: Why does it cost so much to put up the Christmas lights? A tree surgeon from Melton was paid the bulk of the amount to put up and take down the lights. The lights are electrically PAL tested and fittings pull tested. A small amount of the £16,000 was spent on new bulbs. Like the £16,000... -
Melton Mayor Weds
Melton Mayor Cllr Alison Freer was married to Andrew Jones in St Mary's church yesterday (Sunday 18th December 2011). The service was conducted by the Rev Kevin Ashby. Afterwards a reception was held in the functions room at the new council offices building in the town -
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No Invites For Former Oakham Mayors
For the first time that I have ever known Oakham's Past Mayors have not had invitations to the Remembrance Day Service at All Saints church. During past years Former Mayors have always received an invitation to the service. Perhaps the cuts are beginning to bite. -
Dangerous Parking on both sides of Stamford Road, Oakham
Rutland County Council has recently suggested double yellow lines at the bend in Stamford Road, Oakham, but did they consider the fact that careless motorists would start parking on both sides of the main commuter route into Oakham? Residents of Stamford Road must be fuming as they struggle to get out of their drives. Parking now goes all the way up to the 'Welcome to Oakham' sign blocking both sides of Catmos Park Road. Some...
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Most Popular Discussions in Council
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The Annual Meeting of Rutland County Council will now take place commencing at 6.30 pm on 14th May at Catmose. Please note that earlier time.
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Uppingham result Con 424, Labour 211, Lib Dem 200.
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As well as being deprived of most of our police station I understand our fire station to be staffed by fire fighters who are on shift 24 hours per...
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It would appear that a certain local dignitary and town councilor has been found guilty and banned from public office for a period of two years. ...
By Viperone at 16:26 on 16/11/11
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Has anybody heard about the rumour there is an unelected body in Oakham proposing that there should be a one-way system in the High Street with...
By Viperone at 08:38 on 05/11/11
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Latest Discussions in Council
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Tonight Rutland County Council elected Cllr Parsons as Chairman of the Council and Cllr Vernon as Vice Chairman of the Council.
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The Annual Meeting of Rutland County Council will now take place commencing at 6.30 pm on 14th May at Catmose. Please note that earlier time.
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Adult Football Pitches at Rutland County Council - 4 votes for & 4 against to approve planning application. Why has this split the council and why...
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Rutland Council tax decision due to be taken this coming Monday 27th at RCC chamber, Catmose, commencing 7pm. This meeting is open to the public
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I've just come back from a coffee in Don Paddy's and plugged into their free wi-fi. After a short discussion and a short walk down the street I saw...
By Viperone at 15:11 on 17/02/12
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