The Planning Inspectorate's Examination of the Mallard Pass solar plant application has now concluded after 6 months. I have submitted my Closing Summary Statement to the Planning Inspectorate setting out why I believe Mallard Pass should not be allowed to go ahead.
Alicia Kearns MP has launched her annual competition to find Rutland and Melton’s Favourite Independent Shop for 2023-4.
Nominations are now open, and Alicia is asking for residents to nominate their favourite shops so they can be shortlisted for the competition and public vote.
Alicia Kearns MP recently met with Pierre and Emily at The Stonemasonry Company in Ketton to learn more about the process involved in making natural stone structures and the incredible level of craftmanship that is involved.
Update from Alicia Kearns MP on the public meeting about house building proposals in the Harborough District:
Thank you to everyone who attended the public meeting on Friday 3 November 2023 in Market Harborough. Hundreds came to show your opposition to the plans.
Alicia Kearns MP visited the Defence Animal Training Regiment (DATR) at Remount Barracks to learn more about the history of the site, the work that takes place there, and the support available for military personnel and their families.
Alicia Kearns MP met with the Chief Executive of Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR), Tom Walters, and the team of volunteers behind this charity to learn more about the services they offer to support the local community.
The Transport Secretary has asked train operators to withdraw their proposals to close manned ticket offices. This follows a public consultation on the closures, which received over 750,000 responses from individuals and organisations.
Update from Alicia Kearns MP on the Oakham Banking Hub:
"Many Rutlanders have been in touch asking how our new Banking Hub will work and when it will be up and running, so let me share what I know at this point.
