Rutland

Independent Group 7, non-aligned 1. England's smallest county, which regained its independence in 1997. Partners with Leicestershire for many services. The county town is Oakham.

The government proposes to merge the council with Hinckley and Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire and parts of Blaby, Charnwood and Harborough to create a unitary Leicestershire and Rutland council. Mark Chatfield (Oakham North East) moved from Liberal Democrat to Independent in July 2026.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
Unitary

Address
Catmose, Oakham LE15 6HP

Phone
01572 722577

Website
http://www.rutland.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2737.58