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A 13 page response to the options public consultation of the Rutland Local Plan has now been submitted to Rutland County Council by CPRE Rutland, the countryside charity. Copies of the response have also been posted on a number of parish and community websites to facilitate public access to the wide range of community concerns […]

The Uppingham Webcam has been temporarily closed to enable major modifications to its operation. The camera displays everyday life in the marketplace of a Rutland market with its famous Falcon Hotel in the background. A reopening date will be announced as soon as possible.

Christmas Late Night Shopping 2023 held in Uppingham town centre on Thursday December 7th has been declared a huge success despite appalling weather on the night. Sponsored and supported by Uppingham businesses, community groups, Uppingham Town Council & the Uppingham First Community Partnership, the evening was organised by a team of local volunteers led by

The December meeting of the Uppingham Neighbourhood Forum was held in the Garden Terrace of The Falcon Hotel on the evening of Thursday December 14th 2023 All Uppingham residents were invited. Issues discussed included the draft Rutland Local Plan, a policing update, news of a new health and wellbeing support initiative, an update on the

Following on from a successful series of events in 2023, Uppingham has fixed the dates for Social Sundays 2024. The town’s programme of town centre events kicks off with the 2024 Stilton Cheese Classic Vehicle Run on Sunday April 21st . Regular Social Sundays then commence on Sunday June 2nd and run until August 25th

A local campaign to ensure Uppingham retains a post office is now in full swing following the current Postmaster’s notification that he is to retire next year. Uppingham First and Uppingham Town Council are working in partnership to explore the town’s options for the future. One aspect of the campaign seeks to encourage the arrival

Only one artisan stand remains to be booked at this year’s Uppingham Craft Fair run by the Rotary Club of Uppingham. Held in The Falcon Hotel on Friday November 3rd opening at 10am, this annual event remains popular with trading artisans and the local community alike. Featuring new and long standing traders, this year’s Craft

Rutland County Council has published the Regulation 16 draft of the updated Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan. The public consultation period runs until November 3rd following which an External Examiner will be appointed. Copies of the plan can be found in Uppingham Library, Uppingham Town Hall and on the RCC website. Approving the draft plan for publication

The Rotary organised event to highlight the incredible artistic talent and creative works to be found in Uppingham’s galleries has been declared an outstanding success.The evening incorporated a drinks reception and presentation in the Goldmark Gallery, four other gallery viewings, dinner and guest artist speakers. Pictured in her Queen Street gallery is Artist and gallery

The 2023 Annual General Meetings of the Uppingham First Community Partnership and the Uppingham Neighbourhood Forum were held in August Venue for both was The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham market place. The minutes of both meetings, including the result of Officer and board member elections and the partnership’s Annual Report, can be seen online www.uppinghamonline.co.uk