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Written by UOL
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Sunday, 25 July 2010 10:35 |
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 Uppingham's submission to the Enterprising Britain Awards has attracted praise from the competition's regional judges. They said,
"Uppingham First has provided an inspirational example of the enterprising excellence that can transform an area. We are particularly impressed by the innovative achievements of Rutland Telecom, a unique and enterprising approach to promoting social inclusion. The Uppingham First submission and presentation clearly demonstrated a great vision for the future of Uppingham, a vision of a self sustaining, next generation community. You have been excellent Ambassadors for Rutland." |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 25 July 2010 10:40 |
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Written by UOL
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Monday, 19 July 2010 14:17 |
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Following a Freedom of Information request by a local business, Rutland County Council has released figures revealing the extent of Uppingham's contribution to the revenue received from parking machines in the county's car parks. The figures are as follows:- For 2008/9 Oakham £215,560 Uppingham £101,440 Total £317.000 For 2009/10 Oakham £206,143 Uppingham £99,665 Total £305.808 RCC further confirmed that no capital costs had been incurred in 2007 or 2008 for car parking. Costs excluding staffing are said to total £4766 for 2008/9 and £3500 for 2009/10. Staffing costs of £127,800 and additional income of £59,000 from penalty charges for 2008/9 were revealed in response to an earlier request. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 25 July 2010 10:46 |
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Written by UOL
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Monday, 19 July 2010 13:54 |
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Uppingham business Rutland Telecom has triumphed in the region's 2010 Federation of Small Business Awards coming top in three categories including the prestigious 'Overall Best Business' Award. Held at the Hinckley Island Hotel, over 200 invited guests including RCC Leader Roger Begy, RCC Chief Executive Helen Briggs and Uppingham First Director Ron Simpson, saw the Rutland Telecom staff team repeatedly called on to the stage to receive a range of glowing tributes and a succession of category awards. First came the 'Best Use of Technology Award' with the firm being described as creative and innovative. Next came the 'Enterprising Business Award' with praise for the way in which the company had used new telecomms regulations to empower small rural communites with high speed broadband. Finally, the jewel in the crown. The 'Overall Business of the Year Award', with a prize worth £5000. In making the award the judges complemented the company on winning its David and Goliath struggle with BT and championing the cause of small businesses serving local communities. 'A clear outright winner' they said to cheers from the table of Rutland supporters . For more information on the work of Rutland Telecom see www.rutlandtelecom.co.uk |
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