MP to hold meetings on Local Government Organisation

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 20:01

Rutland and Stamford's MP is holding two meetings next week to gather public opinion on proposals submitted for local government reorganisation.

The meetings with Alicia Kearns are open to all Rutland, Stamford and South Kesteven residents to learn more about what proposals local councils are putting forward to the government following the initial Friday deadline. The Oakham event will focus on proposals for Rutland and the Stamford event on proposals for Lincolnshire. The meetings are next Monday at 6 pm at Victoria Hall in Oakham, and next Thursday from 5.30 pm at Stamford Arts Centre.

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