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South Kesteven District Council approved a grant yesterday to support its leisure centres.
The cabinet yesterday said that it was fine to spend £150,000 with a further £123,000 to come and they say that will ensure the continued delivery of leisure centre services at The Meres in Grantham, Stamford Leisure Pool and Bourne Leisure Centre.
Treacherous road conditions this morning
Road uses across the Rutland and Stamford area are being warned of treacherous conditions this morning, following heavy rain, which has led to flooding in places, including Whissendine and Gretton, and also freezing temperatures overnight.
Exton and Greetham Primary School Award
Exton and Greetham Primary School says celebrating differences with all children has helped them win the Nurture Schools Award.
Ketton Library to reopen next week
Rutland County Council has announced that Ketton Library will reopen next week following refurbishment works as part of the wider Living Well Rutland programme.
Uppingham Mayor's Grand Variety Show
Tickets are on sale for a variety show next month in Uppingham, which will raise money for two town causes.
Rutland MP questions decision to withhold school holiday vouchers
Rutland's MP has written to the leader of the county council to ask why they've decided to withhold school holiday vouchers for next week's half term, despite the government's household support fund not ending till next month.
Rutland and Stamford children encouraged explore sense of belonging
Children in schools across Rutland and Stamford are being encouraged to explore their sense of belonging, to support their mental health and wellbeing.
Rutland County Council food waste changes
Letters have begun to be sent out in Rutland advising householders of the changes in bin collections taking place at the end of next month with new food caddies on the way and smaller black bins.
Businesses advised to ensure their roofs are secure
Rutland police and Oakham fire crews have been visiting businesses to ensure access to their roofs are secure, following a spate of youths climbing onto them.
Rutland and Leicestershire Police precept
Leicestershire Police Federation has welcomed the decision that Rutland and Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner has stepped up his bid to the panel to a £15 increase on a band D property to the precept to help fund frontline officers.
Rutland County Council budget for next year
Rutland County Council's Cabinet meets this morning and next year's budget is on the agenda.
Research into the effect of exercise on Parkinson's Disease
Research is being carried out in Rutland this April to see the effect of exercise on Parkinson's.
Flood alerts lifted for Rivers Welland and Witham
The Environment Agency has lifted the flood alerts for the Welland and Witham, although those for the Lower and Middle Nene remain.
