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Victoria Fountain Restored
The Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain in Uppingham has been restored, thanks to a donation by a local resident. The Grade II listed monument was built in 1887 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen Victoria and has now been cleaned by a specialist company.
Built in stone in the gothic revival style, the fountain is a key part of the Market Place in Uppingham. Steve Rozak, the Mayor...
Posted: Fri, 16 Apr 2021
Uppingham is open for business!
Non-essential retailers such as art galleries, clothes shops and jewellers are able to re-open their shops from this week.
Uppingham Town Council has been working with Rutland County Council and Oakham Town Council on a "Open for Business' campaign to help support local business to open safely and to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally.
Rutland County Council has also launched a dedicated...
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Friday Market
From FRIDAY 5th JUNE non-essential market traders are permitted to return to the Uppingham weekly market, as per Government guidance.
Customers are reminded to continue to follow government safety guidelines and maintain social distancing of 2 meters when using the market. Market stall holders should put measures in place to help ensure customers can shop safely.
Posted: Fri, 29 May 2020
Grant Aid 2020
Do you run a community organisation or are you thinking about planning a community project?
Community Groups are reminded that each financial year Uppingham Town Council awards £10,000 to community groups and projects in the town. If funding is related to an event which may or may not go ahead due to Covid-19, you are still welcome to apply on the basis that any approval may be subject to the...
Posted: Tue, 12 May 2020
VE Day - 75 Years
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe the Town Hall will be decorated with the 'Uppingham Poppies'.
David Casewell, Mayor of Uppingham said "There is no bunting in our cupboards, but we do have an opportunity to unfurl our display created by the people of Uppingham. The poppies remind us of the terrible loss of life created by wars, but also of hope and new life emerging from dark...
Posted: Thu, 7 May 2020
Temporary Road Closure
There will be a temporary road closure at Uppingham Road, Seaton from 08/06/20 until 15/06/20.
Please see attached Road Closure Notice for more information.
Posted: Tue, 5 May 2020
Crisis Helpline - Coronavirus
The NHS has been contacting people who have been identified as being extremely vulnerable to coronavirus because they have a serious health condition.
These people are being urged to shield themselves and stay indoors and avoid contact with others for 12 weeks, during which time they can request support to help access food and medicine as part of a national support scheme. Further details of this can...
Posted: Tue, 7 Apr 2020
Tod's Piece Reminder
Residents are reminded that the skatepark and play area at Tod's Piece are currently closed to the public as a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of Cornoavirus (COVID-19).
Posted: Mon, 6 Apr 2020
Rutland Rural Community Council
The RCC is a Leicestershire and Rutland based charity that focusses purely on activity to represent and support rural communities.
See their website for information and help during the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.
Posted: Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Tod's Piece - Corona Virus Update
Following the Prime Minister's address yesterday and advice from Rutland County Council, Uppingham Town Council have made the decision to close Tod's Piece play areas and the public toilets until further notice.
The park itself will remain open as people are permitted to walk and exercise once a day, either alone or with members of their immediate household. All other gatherings on Tod's Piece of more...
Posted: Tue, 24 Mar 2020
