Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward writes:

Whilst outline planning permission has been given for 66 houses off Stapleford Road, the application for the reserved matters, which relates to the density and the layout of the site, will come back to the planning committee for a decision as to whether this is acceptable. At the time of writing, there is no date set for this committee, nor for the decision on the additional 73 houses.

 July Council approved the award of a new contract for grounds maintenance for 5 years from 1 January 2024. A new contractor will take over these responsibilities for the county after a comprehensive tender process, which takes more account of biodiversity. The main change to the contract will be 6 cuts per growing season for ‘urban’ areas, i.e those within the 30mph signs. This is in line with many other councils and was previously 10 cuts per season. Highways rural verge cutting will remain at 3 cuts per season and Highways weed spraying twice a year in April and August. Any issues with grass cutting please report on Fix My Street or on MyAccount on the council website.

Rutland County Council also will re-open a reception facility at Catmose for a trial period for 1 year.

If you do have any problems contacting the Council, or any concerns I can help with, please get in touch with me by email or by phone. I will resume my regular surgeries at the White Lion in the autumn.

 Rosemary Powell
County Councillor
Whissendine Ward
01664 474257
rpowell@rutland.gov.uk

 Cllr Rosemary Powell|Independent Member for Whissendine Ward
Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 6HP
t: 01664 474257 | e: rpowell@rutland.gov.uk
www.rutland.gov.uk