Uppingham Residents Overwhelmingly Back Neighbourhood Plan
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Residents of Uppingham have decisively voted in favour of adopting a Neighbourhood Plan for their parish, paving the way for greater community influence over future local development. In a referendum held on Thursday, February 24, 2025, the plan received strong support, exceeding the 50% threshold required for its implementation.
The referendum posed a clear question to voters: "Do you want Rutland County Council to use the neighbourhood plan for the parish of Uppingham to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"
The results demonstrated a clear mandate from the community, with 397 residents voting 'Yes' in support of the plan, compared to 121 who voted 'No'. This significant majority underscores the community's desire to have a direct say in shaping the growth and character of Uppingham.
Despite the clear outcome, the total turnout for the referendum was 17%.
The Neighbourhood Plan itself can be accessed at www.rutland.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplans.
As the Local Planning Authority, Rutland County Council is now obligated to formally adopt the Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan within eight weeks of the referendum result.
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