Latest news

Council to adopt climate and sustainability planning guidance

Published on Tuesday, 31st January 2023 in Planning strategy news

RUGBY Borough Council is to provide new guidance to developers around climate change and sustainable design and construction.

OurJay Foundation donates defibrillators to council buildings
Published on Monday, 30th January 2023 in Community safety news
DEFIBRILLATORS have been installed at council building thanks to the OurJay Foundation and donations from Rugby charities.
Rugby remembers the New Cross fire
Published on Thursday, 26th January 2023 in Your community news
FAMILY, friends and survivors of the New Cross fire gathered at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum on Saturday to remember the victims and issue a rallying call for racial justice.
Residents asked to recycle batteries responsibly
Published on Monday, 23rd January 2023 in Household waste news
Recycling bosses at Rugby Borough Council are asking residents to dispose of batteries properly.
New operator for historic town market
Published on Wednesday, 18th January 2023 in Business news
RUGBY's town centre market is to be run by a specialist market operator for the first time.
Rugby residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May
Published on Tuesday, 17th January 2023 in Elections and voting news
FOR the first time, residents in Rugby need to show photographic ID to vote at polling stations in this year's local elections.
Leader's Summit to tackle school place provision
Published on Friday, 13th January 2023 in Planning strategy news
The Leader of Rugby Borough Council, Cllr Seb Lowe, is to host a Councillor Summit with county council representatives.
Last chance to vote for Rugby Open's People's Choice Award
Published on Thursday, 5th January 2023 in Sport and leisure news
VOTING for the People's Choice Award at the Rugby Open exhibition closes this weekend at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
Council rent rises capped at 7 per cent
Published on Wednesday, 4th January 2023 in Council Housing news
Proposed rent increases for council-owned homes are to be capped at seven per cent in 2023-24, according to a financial update report to be presented to Rugby Borough Council’s cabinet.
Inflation impact on council budget hits £2.7 million
Published on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023 in The council news
THE cost of living rise will affect Rugby Borough Council’s budgets by £2.7 million, according to finance update report to be presented to the council’s cabinet on 9 January.
Project to tackle fuel poverty for Rokeby and Long Lawford properties
Published on Wednesday, 28th December 2022 in Council Housing news
MORE than a hundred council-owned properties in Long Lawford and Rokeby will be cheaper and easier to heat, if a Rugby Borough Council bid for funding is successful.
Family and friends reclaim the story of the New Cross fire
Published on Friday, 23rd December 2022 in Your community news
A 16TH birthday party which ended in tragedy and, four decades on, remains a focal point of the fight for racial justice in Britain has inspired a new exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
New year funding boost for community organisations
Published on Friday, 23rd December 2022 in The council news
RUGBY Borough Council has approved a comprehensive package of financial support for Rugby’s voluntary and community sector.
A year to celebrate as councillors approve coronation and bicentenary activities
Published on Wednesday, 21st December 2022 in The council news
RUGBY is set to celebrate next year after councillors approved budgets for two important milestones for the borough.
Local Plan review to protect green spaces
Published on Monday, 19th December 2022 in Planning strategy news
RUGBY Borough Council is to start a review of the Rugby Borough Local Plan.
Regeneration strategy shapes the future of Rugby town centre
Published on Thursday, 15th December 2022 in Planning strategy news
RUGBY Borough Council has adopted a new strategy setting out a fresh, ambitious vision for the regeneration of the town centre.
A warm welcome awaits at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Published on Thursday, 1st December 2022 in Your community news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum launches a winter warm hub later this month.
Council sets out strategy to reach 'net zero' by 2030
Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2022 in Your community news
RUGBY Borough Council has launched a Climate Change Strategy setting out ambitious plans to reach 'net zero'.
Consultation launched on Brownsover play area revamp
Published on Monday, 28th November 2022 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched to give residents a chance to have a say on plans to refurbish a play area in Brownsover.
Council backs national campaigns to challenge abuse of women and girls
Published on Friday, 25th November 2022 in Community safety news
RUGBY Borough Council has backed the national Enough campaign to call time on the abuse of women and girls.
Rugby's blossoming Ukrainian community put creativity on display
Published on Thursday, 24th November 2022 in Your community news
WORKS of art created by Ukrainian refugees have gone on display at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
Brandon Estates fined £10,000 for breaching Community Protection Notice
Published on Monday, 21st November 2022 in Environmental health news
THE owner of Coventry Stadium, former home of the Coventry Bees speedway team, has been fined £10,000 after a district judge found the firm guilty of breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN).
Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Rugby
Published on Monday, 31st October 2022 in Your community news
THE borough's annual remembrance service and parade takes place at the War Memorial gates on Sunday 13 November.
£25,000 funding paves the way for Park Connector Network expansion
Published on Thursday, 27th October 2022 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
A £25,000 grant has paved the way for the latest expansion of Rugby's Park Connector Network.
Marvel at the world of superheroes at a Night At Your Museum
Published on Friday, 7th October 2022 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum's primed for a celebration of superheroes and comic strips at a Night At Your Museum later this month.
Council launches consultations on planning documents
Published on Friday, 7th October 2022 in Having your say news
RUGBY Borough Council has launched public consultations on planning documents which support the borough's Local Plan.
Council secures £100,000 grant for park revamp
Published on Thursday, 6th October 2022 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
PLANS for the refurbishment of a Bilton park have secured a £100,000 grant from the FCC Communities Foundation.
Rugby Open returns to put artistic talent in the spotlight
Published on Tuesday, 4th October 2022 in Sport and leisure news
JUDGES from the Tate and Royal Academy of Arts cast expert eyes over entries to this year's Rugby Open exhibition.
Rugby strikes gold at Heart of England in Bloom
Published on Monday, 3rd October 2022 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
RUGBY set the gold standard for a 14th time in a row at the Heart of England in Bloom Awards.
Work set to start at Rounds Gardens site
Published on Tuesday, 27th September 2022 in Housing news
WORK to clear the Rounds Gardens site in readiness for a major social housing development looks set to start this week.