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Plans for Melton’s Stockyard get the green light

Plans to regenerate Stockyard Melton Mowbray have been approved by Melton Borough Council’s Planning Committee, marking an important milestone for the project. The Stockyard development is a flagship project for the council that will support the growth of the food production sector in Melton Mowbray and enhance its potential as a cultural destination.  The exciting […]

Council exploring plans to make revamped museum the home of Britain’s largest Ichthyosaur

Rutland County Council (RCC) is set to discuss proposals that will enhance its heritage services and boost the local economy by transforming Rutland County Museum into a state-of-the-art cultural and civic centre. If approved, detailed design work would begin to reimagine the museum and Catmose Cottage site as a new cultural hub. The globally significant […]

Positive step taken to improve transport services in Rutland and Melton

Progress has been made in improving vital transport services for residents of Rutland and Melton following the planning approval of alterations to the former Jules House building in Oakham.  The proposals were announced by Rutland County Council earlier this year and are part of a broader scheme, known as Rural Innovation in Action, being collaboratively […]

The RIIA Roundup – January 2025

Created following the awarding of £22.95 million UK Government Funding, Rural Innovation in Action (RIIA) is a programme of work jointly delivered by Rutland County Council and Melton Borough Council, to breathe new life into the local economy.  Keep reading for the latest updates across all RIIA projects and what to expect from us in […]

Rutland Council announces plans for a new transport initiative

VITAL transport services for the area will be extended and improved in Oakham, thanks to exciting plans announced by Rutland County Council.  The council has revealed proposals to utilise a central site for its new transport initiative. The ambitious proposal forms part of a wider scheme being delivered collaboratively with Melton Borough Council under its […]

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