Skip to content

Rutland County Council

Protestors with banner that reads: 'Save Ryhall Library'

Campaigners pledge to keep their library open

Campaigners say the budget just approved offers no assurances about the future of their library.

Exterior of South Kesteven council offices a two-storey brick building with the council's coat of arms over the main door and four union flags mounted on poles on the front of the building

Leader floats merger with neighbouring county

Ashley Baxter, leader of South Kesteven District Council, suggests merging with Rutland.

A piece of green space outlined in red where the village green would be in Ryhall, Rutland.

Council to seek legal advice on village green bid

Councillors have said an independent review into the land will take place in due course.

Patsy Clifton Rutland

'I don't want us to lose our identity in Rutland'

England's smallest county could be merged with larger neighbours under reorganisation plans.

Entrance to Rutland County Council's headquarters with trees lining the route up to the door

'Contentious' solar farm plans approved

The farm was given the green light by planners despite more than 200 objections.

Flooding in Rutland in January 2024

Council struggles to appoint flood officer

The authority says it has "struck difficulties" as other organisations are offering better pay.

City Hall building on Charles Street, Leicester, the home of Leicester City Council

What could the Budget mean for Leicestershire?

Councillors in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland hope more cash will be coming their way.

Exterior of Oakham Library in Catmos Street

Plans to turn library garage into youth club

The space was previously used to house a mobile library service vehicle.

Oakham Library

County libraries set for £1m refurbishment

The county council wants to widen the types of services available at four of its libraries.