Rutland County Council

Council leader survives no confidence vote

The Conservative group had brought the motion that was discussed at a special meeting on Tuesday.

The head of the authority could go in a dispute over the handling of government reforms.

Two representatives say they saw work being carried out without cones around the affected area.

Campaigners say the budget just approved offers no assurances about the future of their library.

Ashley Baxter, leader of South Kesteven District Council, suggests merging with Rutland.

Councillors have said an independent review into the land will take place in due course.

England's smallest county could be merged with larger neighbours under reorganisation plans.

The farm was given the green light by planners despite more than 200 objections.

The authority says it has "struck difficulties" as other organisations are offering better pay.

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