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Planning committee approves Elliott’s Field retail park development

Published on Thursday 23rd May 2013 in Planning news

A proposed redevelopment of the Elliott’s Field Retail Park, which would see a Debenhams open in Rugby, was last night (Wednesday) approved by Rugby Borough Council’s planning committee.

Work starts on crematorium build

Published on Tuesday 14th May 2013 in Deaths, Funerals and Cremations news

Building work has started on a new crematorium and cemetery to serve Rugby and Daventry, located off Ashlawn Road on the edge of Rugby, close to the boundary of Daventry District.

Reach for the stars with ‘Night at your Museum’

Published on Friday 26th April 2013 in Museums and Galleries news

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum invites residents to join them for star gazing and trail blazing at this year’s ‘Night at your Museum’, to be held on Friday 17 May.

Nesting swans force temporary closure of footpath

Published on Tuesday 23rd April 2013 in Parks and open spaces news

A protective swan incubating its eggs has forced the temporary closure of a footpath at Newbold Quarry nature area.

In Bloom competition open for entries

Published on Monday 22nd April 2013 in Parks and open spaces news

This year's Rugby in Bloom competition is now open to entries from individuals, businesses and community groups, and the judging panel can't wait to see how the borough will respond.

Royal seal of approval for Caldecott Park

Published on Tuesday 19th March 2013 in Parks, Open Spaces and Nature Reserves news

Caldecott Park has been presented with a special plaque that identifies it as a designated Queen Elizabeth II Field.

Community grant applications now open for 2013/14

Published on Tuesday 12th March 2013 in Grants news

Community organisations across the Rugby area are now able to apply for grants being provided by Rugby Borough Council.

SMART activities this Easter holiday

Published on Friday 8th March 2013 in Junior Activities and Coaching news

Rugby Borough Council’s SMART and Play Ranger activities will give your children plenty to do this Easter.

Craft works from high profile national collection showing alongside Rugby Collection of fine art

Published on Friday 8th March 2013 in Museums and Galleries news

Visitors to Rugby Art Gallery and Museum can enjoy a selection of craft works on special loan from the Crafts Council Collection alongside paintings from the Rugby Collection this year.

Borough Council freezes council tax for fourth consecutive year

Published on Tuesday 26th February 2013 in The council, elections, meetings news

Rugby Borough Council's share of residents' council tax bills is to be frozen for the fourth year in a row, after councillors set the authority's budget for 2013/14 on Tuesday (26 February).

Councillor completes shift as Community Safety Warden

Published on Tuesday 26th February 2013 in Environment news

A Rugby Borough Councillor has completed a shift as a Community Safety Warden after asking to join the team for the day.

Council to continue investment in homes

Published on Tuesday 12th February 2013 in Housing news

Council housing rents will rise by 6.29 per cent, after a Special Meeting of the council approved a recommendation from the Cabinet.

February half term activities at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

Published on Monday 11th February 2013 in Museums and Galleries news

From Saturday 16 February to Saturday 23 February, Rugby Art Gallery and Museum will offer youngsters a packed craft programme.

Small businesses meet the banks

Published on Wednesday 6th February 2013 in Business news

A breakfast meeting hosted by Rugby Borough Council and the Federation of Small Businesses heard how five leading High Street banks can support small businesses with securing finance.

Warmer homes for Wolvey and Brinklow

Published on Wednesday 6th February 2013 in Housing news

Residents in Brinklow and Wolvey could benefit from nearly £400,000 of energy saving improvements between now and the end of March.

Quarry footpath closed by landslip

Published on Monday 4th February 2013 in Events, tourism and countryside news

A footpath at Newbold Quarry has been closed after a landslide took away ten feet of quarry bank and undermined the footpath.

GLL to run new leisure centre

Published on Monday 28th January 2013 in Leisure centres and recreation news

The contract to run the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Centre in Rugby has been given to GLL. The charitable social enterprise won the ten-year contract in a competitive tendering process.

Get involved and make Rugby's Diamond shine

Published on Monday 28th January 2013 in Events, tourism and countryside news

The Woodland Trust and Rugby Borough Council are asking people to take their place in history by planting trees on Sunday 3 February to help create a prestigious Diamond Wood in Rugby.

Business breakfast: meet the banks

Published on Wednesday 23rd January 2013 in Business news

Rugby Borough Council and the Federation of Small Businesses invite businesses from across Coventry and Warwickshire to 'Meet the Banks'.

Weather: Changes to council services

Published on Monday 21st January 2013 in Rubbish and recycling news

The following borough council services have been affected by current conditions:

Cold snap - don't go skating on thin ice

Published on Wednesday 16th January 2013 in Events, tourism and countryside news

With temperatures set to remain below zero for the rest of the week, people are being urged not to venture out onto icy water.

Winning the fight against crime

Published on Monday 14th January 2013 in Community and living news

End of year crime statistics have shown that the Rugby Community Safety Partnership is winning the fight against crime in the borough.

Major contemporary craft exhibition tour arrives in Rugby

Published on Friday 11th January 2013 in Events, tourism and countryside news

Visitors to Rugby Art Gallery and Museum will have an opportunity to view the best craft work from the region in an exciting new exhibition opening on 12 January.

Protected status for Rugby parks

Published on Tuesday 8th January 2013 in Environment news

Selected parks in Rugby will be permanently protected as community assets for future generations, if the council gives it the go ahead.

Council housing rents could rise by 6.29 per cent

Published on Tuesday 8th January 2013 in Housing news

A planned increased in council housing rent has reduced slightly to 6.29 per cent, a report to Rugby Borough Council's Cabinet shows.

Council closes recycling centre at Tesco store

Published on Friday 4th January 2013 in Environment news

Rugby Borough Council has closed the recycling centre at Tesco's store on Leicester Road, after discussions with the store failed to lead to an agreement on dealing with fly-tipping.

Longest-serving employee gives up his round

Published on Wednesday 2nd January 2013 in The council, elections, meetings news

Rugby Borough Council's longest serving member of staff has called it a day - after more than forty four years on the streets.

Councillors seek topics for scrutiny

Published on Monday 31st December 2012 in The council, elections, meetings news

Councillors at Rugby Borough Council will shortly be deciding on their programme of overview and scrutiny work for the coming year.

Christmas and New Year services

Published on Monday 17th December 2012 in The council, elections, meetings news

The borough council has announced changes to its services over the Christmas and New Year period.

Diamond Wood tree planting underway

Published on Friday 14th December 2012 in Environment news

The first trees of a prestigious new Diamond Wood have been planted, marking the start of a project that will involve individuals and organisations from across Rugby.