Rutland Community Projects
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If you would like anymore information on any of the projects listed below please contact the Community Development Officer for Rutland

Kate Sharpe on 0116 2689710 or ksharpe@ruralcc.org.uk

Ashwell

Ashwell is a small village, with 265 residents in the Parish, and its identity is largely influenced by proximity to Oakham. The Parish Plan was completed in 2005 following consultation with the community. 70% of adults and 60% of young people responded to the questionnaires.

Key concerns identified in the Plan included:

• Planning control, to avoid ribbon development and destruction of green belt;
• Encouraging opportunities for local employment;
• Provision of play and recreation areas and other facilities for the young;
• Speeding traffic, including heavy vehicles;
• Provision of pavements and walkways;
• Interest in social and village activities;
• Introduction of Village Newsletter;
• Upgrading of the Village Hall;
• Potential for other uses of the Vilage Church;
• Interest in more mobile service provision;
• Interest in kerbside recycling;
• Access for the disabled.

Please follow the link below for further information on Ashwell's Action Plan:

Projects Completed to Date:

• A new street light was erected on Church Road in 2008 so that there is now a continuous run of lights on the south side of the village

Barrowden

Barrowden and Wakerley are linked by the bridge over the River Welland and have been part of the Burley Estate since 1551. The two villages were further linked by shared school facilities and the coming of the railway in 1875. Although the line was closed in 1966, the villages continue to share close associatin though the Village Church, the WI, the Village Hall and the monthly parish magazine.

The Parish Plan was completed in 2005 following a consultation in which 245 people took part.

Below is the Action Plan that originated from the Parish Plan:

Projects Completed to Date:

• Barrowden and Wakerley Community Shop opened in November 2009
• Barrowden Village website has been created and is updated regularly
• Barrowden and Wakerley Defibrilator Group was set up and now has 15 trained responders
• Barrowden Cinema Club was set up and shows a different film every month in the Village Hall over the spring and summer.

Cottesmore

Following the completion and launch of Cottesmore Parish Plan in September 2007, a flurry of community activity led to the formation of a number of new groups and societies including; ‘Cottesmore Ramblers’, a Wine Circle, a Gardening Club, a Book Club, an Investment Club, Computer Workshops, a Local History and Archeology Group, 'Friends of Cottesmore Church' and a Neighbourhood Watch Committee, all of which continue to flourish.

All the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm of the community in Cottesmore has been rewarded recently with the village being chosen to represent Rutland in last years prestigious ‘Calor Village of the Year for England’ competition.

Tony McClelland, Chair of the Plan Group said, “I am delighted to have been involved in this project and I hope that it plays an integral role in the future development of our community.”

Below is the full Parish Plan Document:

Visit the Cottesmore page on Rutnet:

• Cottesmore

Projects Completed to Date:

• The Gardening Club was set up and now organise a very successful "Garden Produce and Craft Show"
• Other clubs formed are; an Investment Club, a Computer Workshop, a Local History and Archeology Group, Friends of Cottesmore Church Group, Cottesmore Ramblers and a Wine Circle
• The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme now covers the majority of the village thanks to increased community support and participation
• Community Speedwatch has taken place in the village
• Cottesmore now houses a defibrilator for use in the community and has trained interested volunteers on how to use it.
• The Scout Group made 15 bird feeders which have been positioned throughout the village
• In 2008 a multi court area which can be used for tennis, basketball and football was opened – it is free to use to all residents
• A Youth Council branch has been set up
• In December 2009 broadband internet access was installed at the Sports and Social Club for village users