The Rutland Round-Up The Weekly Digest: Friday, March 27, 2026
It has been a landmark week for the nation’s smallest county. From a dramatic shift in local leadership to a long-awaited overhaul of our waste systems, Rutland is entering the spring season with a fresh face and a new sense of direction.
Political Shake-up New Leader at the Helm
The most significant news of the week came from Catmose, where Councillor Christine Wise (Liberal Democrat) was officially elected as the new Leader of Rutland County Council.
Coun. Waller, who led the council for three years, stepped down noting that she does not intend to stand in the 2027 elections.
In her first address, Coun. Wise, a former maths teacher and Uppingham resident, promised a leadership style that "listens and shares," acknowledging that the next two years will be "local government but not as we know it."
Conservative leader Lucy Stephenson expressed concerns, voting against the new "coalition administration" of Lib Dems and Independents, calling for "robust and experienced leadership" during these financially precarious times. Read More
Council Tax Rutland Drops Down the Rankings
In a rare piece of positive financial news, Rutland has shed its long-held title as the highest-charging authority in England.
According to official government data released this week for the 2026/27 period, Rutland has dropped to 8th place nationally.
Waste Revolution Food Caddies Arrive
Residents across Oakham, Uppingham, and the villages are bracing for a change in their morning routines. Weekly food waste collections are set to begin this coming Monday.
Most households should now have their new 140-litre smaller black bins and food waste caddies.
The shift is expected to save the council over £250,000 per year in waste processing costs.
If your caddy hasn't arrived, the council advises reporting it via the "MyAccount" section of their website immediately.
https://www.rutland.gov.uk/council-councillors/myaccount
Police Appeal Serious Collision in Oakham
The local community has been left shaken following a serious road traffic collision on Oakham High Street on Wednesday afternoon.
At approximately 1:55 PM, a woman in her sixties was involved in a collision with a white Ford Transit van near the junction with Church Street. The pedestrian remains in hospital in a serious condition. Leicestershire Police are urgently appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward quoting incident 26*172049. Read More
Nature & Community Maya Returns
On a lighter note, spring has officially arrived at Rutland Water. Maya, the county’s most famous and successful breeding osprey, has been spotted returning to her nest.
Dates for Your Diary
March 27: The Good & New Clothes Sale at Rutland Hall Hotel ( This Evening).
March 28: Handel’s Messiah by the Rutland Choral Society.
April 12: The Rutland Spring Half Marathon
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