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Closed 31/01/2021
Weʼve raised £1,590 to Engage with RCC R19 Consultation as it moves towards the Examination in Public. To get the correct choice for the future of our County
- Rutland
- Funded on Sunday, 31st January 2021
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“FIGHT 4 RUTLAND ” is a campaign group set up by individuals and supportive organisations to preserve Rutland’s unique identity of small honey-coloured villages nestled in gentle open countryside with two historic market towns & Rutland Water nearby. The aim of our campaign is to oppose the new town proposed at St. George’s Barracks, adjacent to Edith Weston.
Rutland’s identity is under threat from planned developments all around, and within, the County.
Rutland County Council has just closed public consultation on the latest version of its “Local Plan”. The ‘Plan proposes the development of 2,315 tightly packed dwellings in an isolated rural area next to Rutland Water: a new town half as big again as Uppingham. RCC have ignored the unprecedented opposition to their plans at the last consultation stage in 2018.
If this ‘Plan is approved, Rutland will have to endure a major building site for over twenty years, impacting on our rural road network and driving away visitors. Despite repeated assurances by the Leader & Deputy Leader of RCC, their infrastructure proposals to support this development have been substantially watered down.
Rutland will be providing thousands more houses than the current Government requirement which is completely unnecessary.
The responses made to this consultation will be seen by the Independent Planning Inspector when the ‘Plan is examined. The responses must follow a particular format challenging the “soundness” of the ‘Plan and its “legal compliance” with prescribed Government Planning processes.
On the 6th of November 2020, despite Covid restrictions, RCC received an unprecedented quantity of representations on the matter. We do however need to continue to raise more funds to cover the next stages anticipated over 2021. This process is expensive and continuing direct Private and also Public Donations through this site are appreciated.
Should you wish to contact us then please access the web site or email us
Updates
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3 years ago
Fight 4 Rutland
3 years agoJust a couple of days before the R19 Consultation closes. Have you responded - link on our site - it is not too late - or is it goodbye to Rural Rutland. RCC have got it wrong, for all of us
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3 years ago
Fight 4 Rutland
3 years agoA great day today. New JG donations to the campaign, a cartoon competition designed and built as another fundraiser and a substantial direct gift from a private organisation.
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3 years ago
Fight 4 Rutland
3 years agoNot all donations to this cause come through the Just Giving page. We are pleased to anounce that we have recently received a private donation of £14000 - so just add that to the total you see here
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10
Anonymous
Nov 8, 2020
£30.00
Anonymous
Nov 3, 2020
Some times its not the destination but the journey that is more rewarding. All you can do is give it your best, something you always do.If all else fails have an americano & cake😊
Anonymous
Nov 3, 2020
keep up the good work
Anonymous
Oct 14, 2020
£50.00
Anonymous
Oct 2, 2020
£100.00
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Oct 2, 2020
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Sep 30, 2020
£50.00
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F4R are residents of Rutland. Some live in villages closest to the site where RCC thinks it appropriate for 2,315 houses to be built. Money raised is for the campaign only. No member receives any financial compensation , not even basic costs.