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    The next meeting of Edith Weston Parish Council will be held on Monday 27th April 2026 at 7.15pm in Edith Weston Village Hall preceded by the Annual Parish Meeting at 7:00pm.

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Edith Weston Parish Council provides YOUR local services. We strive to make Edith Weston a better place to live, work and visit. Our website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Use the search or browse the site to find whatever you are looking for. If you can't find the information you require then please contact us.


Key features in this website to keep you up to date with the Parish Council and activities in the village are the Notice Board and the Latest Parish News items. 

We have compiled a short document that should assist you if you are coming to our beautiful village to live. Just click on the link below.

Village Welcome Pack

This is the 2022 Welcome Pack. Whilst never quite enough information for anyone, we do hope it gets you started. If all else fails, check out our Useful Links section, then ask a local or call in at the Village Shop and Post Office.

Latest Parish News

NOTICE OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

Rutland

18

May 2026
NOTICE OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

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.


New Community Small Grants Programme

Rutland

04

May 2026
New Community Small Grants Programme

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

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