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Pandemic experience explored by young artists in new exhibition

Published on Monday, 26th July 2021 in Sport and leisure news

YOUNG artists explore the experience and emotions of living through the Covid pandemic in a new exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.

Council calls on Rugby to Love, Respect and Protect its parks
Published on Friday, 23rd July 2021 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
RUGBY Borough Council has joined the national Love Parks Week celebration by calling on residents to play a part in keeping the borough's parks clean and green this summer.
Social Enterprise to transform life opportunities for homeless
Published on Wednesday, 21st July 2021 in Homelessness news
An innovative Social Enterprise is to be established in the borough of Rugby, to offer opportunities to residents impacted by homelessness.
Major revamps of Whinfield Rec and Rokeby ready for school summer holidays
Published on Tuesday, 20th July 2021 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
MAJOR refurbishments of the play areas at Whinfield Recreation Ground and Rokeby Open Space have been completed ahead of the school summer break.
Council unveils masterplan for Brownsover play area revamp
Published on Thursday, 15th July 2021 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
RESIDENTS can now have a say on a blueprint to revamp a Brownsover play area.
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum's playing out for the summer
Published on Monday, 12th July 2021 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum launches a packed summer programme of creative play next week to mark the start of the school holidays.
New project searches for Rugby's untold stories
Published on Monday, 5th July 2021 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum launches a new project this month to research and share Rugby's untold stories.
Mayor of Rugby attends Civic Sunday service at St Andrew's Church
Published on Thursday, 1st July 2021 in Councillors and the Mayor news
THE Mayor of Rugby joined dignitaries and invited guests at St Andrew's Church on Sunday for the annual civic service.
Afghan translator family to be offered home in Rugby
Published on Thursday, 1st July 2021 in Community development news
An Afghan family who have supported British troops in Helmand Province is to be offered an opportunity to relocate to the borough of Rugby, in recognition of their commitment and bravery.
Drone video technology to join council enforcement teams
Published on Tuesday, 29th June 2021 in Community safety news
COUNCIL officers will soon be able to use drone technology to survey fly tipping sites, investigate planning enforcement breaches and prepare virtual site visits.
Wolvey and Shilton Ward by-election result
Published on Thursday, 24th June 2021 in Elections and voting news
The result of the Wolvey and Shilton by-election has been declared.
Planning framework for South West Rugby development approved
Published on Thursday, 17th June 2021 in Planning strategy news
A supplementary planning document setting out the framework for the development of the South West Rugby site has been adopted at a meeting of the council held tonight (17 June 2021).
South West Rugby residents reassured ahead of council meeting
Published on Thursday, 17th June 2021 in Planning strategy news
The Leader of Rugby Borough Council has moved to reassure residents that the South West Rugby Supplementary Planning Document maintains and develops all existing protections for the site.
Rugby launches new Customer Contact Management system
Published on Friday, 4th June 2021 in The council news
Rugby Borough Council has announced the launch of a new Customer Contact Management application, demonstrating its commitment to improving customer experience and delivering efficiencies.
Litter picking school friends inspire new Council support scheme
Published on Friday, 4th June 2021 in Rubbish, recycling and the environment news
A group of school friends have kick-started a new Rugby Borough Council scheme to help keep the borough clean and tidy after deciding to litter pick as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.
Cllr Deepah Roberts appointed Mayor of Rugby
Published on Friday, 28th May 2021 in Councillors and the Mayor news
COUNCILLOR Deepah Roberts has become the new Mayor of Rugby.
Cabinet set to consider revised South West Rugby planning framework
Published on Thursday, 27th May 2021 in Planning strategy news
A REVISED supplementary planning document setting out the framework for the development of the South West Rugby site looks set to be considered by the council's cabinet.
Survey asks for girls’ experience of harassment
Published on Wednesday, 26th May 2021 in Community safety news
WOMEN and girls in Rugby are being encouraged to share their experiences of harassment and unwanted attention, in a Rugby Borough Council-led survey aimed at making Rugby’s streets safer.
Council partners with NHS to host vaccine Q and A
Published on Friday, 21st May 2021 in Coronavirus news
RUGBY Borough Council is supporting the NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Clinical Commissioning Group to run an online webinar for residents who want to know more about Covid-19 vaccines.
Help and support to get a Covid-19 vaccine
Published on Friday, 21st May 2021 in Coronavirus news
RUGBY Borough Council is to open a community drop-in for residents who would like help and support to register for a Covid-19 vaccine.
Rugby's Webb Ellis Cup yarn-bombed for Dementia Action Week
Published on Wednesday, 19th May 2021 in Your community news
RUGBY'S iconic Webb Ellis Cup has been yarn-bombed with forget-me-nots to mark Dementia Action Week.
Welcome back to the Rugby town
Published on Tuesday, 18th May 2021 in Coronavirus news
Rugby Borough Council has welcomed the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions that mean that much of Rugby’s town centre is now open for business.
Pottery brings traditional ceramic storytelling from the past into the present
Published on Friday, 7th May 2021 in Sport and leisure news
A HISTORIC pottery tradition which gives voice to the political challenges faced by the people has inspired a new exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum takes trip down memory lane for reopening
Published on Tuesday, 4th May 2021 in Sport and leisure news
A NEW exhibition of seldom seen pictures of Rugby opens next month at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
Voters can visit Covid-secure polling stations on 6 May
Published on Friday, 30th April 2021 in Elections and voting news
VOTERS in next week's local elections have been urged to follow safety measures introduced at polling stations to ensure votes can be cast in a Covid-secure environment.
Rugby woman fined again for failing to keep dogs on lead
Published on Tuesday, 27th April 2021 in Dog wardens and animal welfare news
A RUGBY woman repeatedly fined for failing to keep her dogs on a lead has now run up a legal bill of nearly £2,800.
Council Covid response honoured with High Sheriff Awards
Published on Friday, 23rd April 2021 in Coronavirus news
HIGH Sheriff of Warwickshire Awards have been presented to staff at Rugby Borough Council in recognition of the work carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rugby man fined for breaching Tree Preservation Order
Published on Wednesday, 21st April 2021 in Planning control news
A RUGBY man who submitted plans to build detached homes on land in Hillmorton Road withdrew the application after damaging protected trees on the site.
Planning condition breach costs Coventry woman £852
Published on Monday, 19th April 2021 in Planning control news
A COVENTRY woman who secured planning permission for the repair and sale of cars at premises in Lawford Heath has been fined by a magistrate.
Council backs pledge to support businesses reopening after lockdown
Published on Wednesday, 14th April 2021 in Business news
BUSINESSES in Rugby reopening following the relaxation of lockdown restrictions have been urged to take the Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire COVID Business Pledge.