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NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

EDITH WESTON PARISH COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that as a result of the resignation of Andy Lunn, a vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for Edith Weston Parish Council.

If by 8 June 2026 (14 days* after the date of this notice), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option

MARK ANDREWS

Date: 18 May 2026 RETURNING OFFICER

* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, day of the Christmas break, of the Easter break or of a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

“The Christmas break” means the period beginning with the last week day before Christmas Eve and ending with the first week day after Christmas Day which is not a bank holiday, “the Easter break” means the period beginning with the Thursday before and ending with the Tuesday after Easter Day, and “a bank holiday break” means any bank holiday not included in the Christmas break or Easter break and the period beginning with the last week day before that bank holiday and ending with the next week day which is not a bank holiday.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

EDITH WESTON PARISH COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that as a result of the resignation of Joe Akak, a vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for Edith Weston Parish Council.

If by 8 June 2026 (14 days* after the date of this notice), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option

MARK ANDREWS

Date: 18 May 2026 RETURNING OFFICER

* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, day of the Christmas break, of the Easter break or of a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

“The Christmas break” means the period beginning with the last week day before Christmas Eve and ending with the first week day after Christmas Day which is not a bank holiday, “the Easter break” means the period beginning with the Thursday before and ending with the Tuesday after Easter Day, and “a bank holiday break” means any bank holiday not included in the Christmas break or Easter break and the period beginning with the last week day before that bank holiday and ending with the next week day which is not a bank holiday.

About this programme

Community led action is central to improving health and wellbeing in rural areas. The Community Small Grants Programme replaces the previous sector support fund for the Voluntary and Community Sector which has run successfully for a number of years. The needs of the sector have matured and the new small grants programme is a response to these changes. It is funded by the Integrated Care Board, Public Health and Rutland County Council. The total grant pot available is £62,000 for the financial year 2026 - 2027. Groups can apply for a grant value between £500 to £2,000.

Full details can be found on our website, here: www.rutland.gov.uk/smallgrants

Programme aims

The new programme aims to empower communities to lead change, strengthen local networks and support activities that directly contribute to Public Health outcomes. It will support community capacity and local action in rural voluntary and community sector organisations.

The programme is intended to support a more connected local welfare landscape, effective crisis support, improved individual financial resilience and improved community access to resilience services by:

• Strengthening Community Capacity and Community Coordination

• Enabling Community Led Health and Wellbeing Activity

• Providing local solutions to rural health inequalities

• Delivering strong public health outcomes

The Rutland Village Community Connectors and High 5 pilots have demonstrated that small-scale investment and mentoring can:

• Enable communities to map their own assets and design solutions

• Create new community groups (e.g., walking groups, social clubs)

• Strengthen volunteers’ confidence and awareness of health and wellbeing support

• Reduce loneliness by connecting isolated residents

• Build lasting structures (e.g. regular village meet ups, shared communication platforms).

Target activities

The types of activities which will be supported by the Small Grants Scheme include:

• Community Capacity and Leadership

• Volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination

• Development of local communication channels (newsletters, platforms)

• Investment in new technology that will increase accessibility for rural communities to access wellbeing advice and welfare information. Community asset mapping and planning.

• Age friendly community developments

• Digital literacy support

• Targeted engagement with seldom heard groups

Applications

The scheme is being publicised during April 2026 and applications invited from 4 May 2026. Applicants can submit clarification questions to Rutland County Council, as they prepare their bids. These questions can be submitted via our website and must be received before midday on Friday 8 May: www.rutland.gov.uk/smallgrants

The period of Notice of Public Rights relating to the 2024/25 Annual Governance Accountability Review starts on 1st July.  All relevant documents can be found under Parish Council/Reports and Audits tab on the website

The Edith Weston Neighbourhood Development Plan approved by referendum on 20th February 2025 can be found under Notices or attached herewith.

The MoD has updated it's guidance for private dog walkers using MoD estates - please see attached leaflet.