Rutland and Stamford Mercury - Politics Feed

Council wants your views on improving community facilities

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:34:26 GMT

Residents, businesses and property developers in Rutland have until June 18 to register their views on plans to improve community facilities, using money generated by new housing and commercial development.

Younger councillors are appointed to key roles by Rutland County Council

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:33:21 GMT

Rutland County Council has elected a group of young councillors for key roles with a view to giving them experience for future elections but not all agree it is the right time for the change.

Stamford Town Council chooses committee chairmen

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:20:16 GMT

Stamford Town Council elected its chairmen and vice-chairmen for its committees.

New Oakham mayor Coun Adam Lowe outlines priorities

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:27:57 GMT

Councillor Adam Lowe has been elected as the new mayor and chairman of Oakham Town Council, taking over from Coun Alf Dewis.

Rutland County Council writes off £74,000 overpayments

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:37:26 GMT

A council has decided not to ask staff to repay £74,000 they were mistakenly given in overtime payments.

Lincolnshire County Council executive unveiled in wake of coalition announcement

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:13:39 GMT

The new executive which is in charge of making key decisions for Lincolnshire County Council has been announced in the wake of a coalition being announced.

New road sign honours war hero Jack Audas

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:48:13 GMT

The family of a war hero are delighted that a road sign put up in his honour has been replaced with his name spelled correctly.

Video: Taskforce leader set to get to grips with Lincolnshire Police chief constable’s suspension

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:43:38 GMT

A new taskforce has been created to allow the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel to ‘get to the bottom of’ the suspension of the force’s chief constable in February.

Councillors react to Lincolnshire County Council coalition plans

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:38:16 GMT

Lincolnshire county councillors have given mixed views on the news that the authority will be run by a coalition for the next four years.

Rutland County Council overpays its staff by £83,000 over four years

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:09:31 GMT

A council could try to recoup thousands of pounds from staff after it discovered more than 50 had been overpaid during the past four years.

Have your say on proposed changes to social care services in Rutland

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:12:32 GMT

Residents are being reminded they still have time to submit their views as part of a consultation taking place into proposed changes to eligibility criteria and charges for social care services.

Video: Uproar as public ‘excluded’ from Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel meeting

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:42:12 GMT

Members of the public have labelled the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel a ‘shambles’ after they were inadvertently excluded from an extraordinary meeting this afternoon.

Coalition formed to lead Lincolnshire County Council

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:39:24 GMT

Lincolnshire County Council will be led by a coalition of Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Independents.

Residents in Stamford Road, Oakham, delighted with council’s decision on parking restrictions

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:36:17 GMT

Residents are delighted that the council has decided to take action following their long-running campaign over safety on their road.

MP Nick Boles calls on councils to earmark land for self-built homes

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:41:30 GMT

Planning Minister Nick Boles has encouraged councils across the country to earmark land for people to build their own Grand Design.

Boost your business with £10 market stall in Stamford and Bourne

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:13:52 GMT

A council hopes to encourage entrepreneurs to get their ideas in the open by offering market stalls for £10.

Oundle voters choose Conservative county council candidate

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:03:19 GMT

Conservative candidate Heather Smith has been elected to represent the Oundle ward on Northamptonshire County Council.

Barrie Roper resigns from Rutland County Council

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:11:20 GMT

Councillor Barrie Roper (Con) has resigned from Rutland County Council with immediate effect.

Residents in fight to reopen footpath on railway land

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:08:38 GMT

Walkers campaigning for a footpath across railway land to be reopened have put their case forward at a public inquiry.

Lark Energy plans solar farm to generate power for cement works

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:57:49 GMT

An energy company has submitted a planning application to build a new solar farm to generate electricity for cement works.