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Gold rush for Rugby at Heart of England in Bloom

Published on Monday, 16th September 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news

RUGBY made it a dazzling dozen at the Heart of England in Bloom Awards, winning gold for a 12th year in a row.

Civic leaders take a tour of the town
Published on Thursday, 12th September 2019 in Councillors and the Mayor news
CIVIC leaders from across Warwickshire were invited on a guided tour of the town by the Mayor of Rugby.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service training exercise - Rugby
Published on Thursday, 5th September 2019 in Your community news
WARWICKSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) carry out a training exercise at Biart Place in Rugby tomorrow (Friday 6 September).
Rugby's ready to kick-off World Cup celebrations
Published on Monday, 2nd September 2019 in Your community news
JAPANESE culture takes centre stage in the birthplace of the game when Rugby kicks-off its World Cup celebrations.
Rainsbrook Cemetery and Crematorium hosts funeral exhibition
Published on Monday, 19th August 2019 in Cemeteries and Rainsbrook Crematorium news
RAINSBROOK Cemetery and Crematorium hosts a funeral exhibition next month.
Rugby flies flag for Warwickshire Pride
Published on Friday, 16th August 2019 in The council news
For the first time, the rainbow flag will fly over Rugby to commemorate Warwickshire Pride, taking place this weekend in Leamington.
Pioneering film projector built in Rugby donated to museum
Published on Thursday, 1st August 2019 in Sport and leisure news
A FILM projector built at the British Thomson-Houston (BTH) works in the 1950s has gone on display at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
Dead wasp lands former fried chicken takeaway owner in court
Published on Monday, 22nd July 2019 in Food safety news
WHEN a customer discovered a dead wasp in a chicken burger and chips ordered from a takeaway, environmental health officers from Rugby Borough Council launched an investigation.
Council declares climate emergency
Published on Friday, 19th July 2019 in The council news
Rugby Borough Council has declared a climate emergency and will adopt an action plan to address the council’s impact on climate change within six months.
FIVE Rugby parks recognised as some of the UK’s very best green spaces
Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
RUGBY’s proud record of having some of the best managed green spaces in the country has been recognised with the award of five Green Flags.
By-election called in Rokeby and Overslade ward
Published on Monday, 15th July 2019 in Elections and voting news
Residents in the Rokeby and Overslade ward will elect a new representative to Rugby Borough Council after former councillor Nick Long resigned.
Play area refurbishments launched with community consultations
Published on Friday, 12th July 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
The first steps towards revamping the play areas at Rokeby Open Space and Whinfield Recreation Ground are underway with the launch of a consultation for nearby residents and other users.
Rugby comes together for the World Cup
Published on Friday, 12th July 2019 in World Rugby Hall of Fame news
A HOST of organisations in the birthplace of the game have teamed up to celebrate this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Council serves notice on illegal camps
Published on Monday, 8th July 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
Unauthorised encampments at Dunchurch Heath and at Brownsover have been given notice to move on following swift action from Rugby Borough Council’s community wardens.
Masterplan published for Coton Park East
Published on Wednesday, 26th June 2019 in Planning strategy news
A draft document outlining how the Coton Park East development site should be designed has been published for consultation.
Draft Statement of Community Involvement
Published on Wednesday, 12th June 2019 in Planning strategy news
Rugby Borough Council has published an updated draft Statement of Community Involvement for consultation.
Major milestone as Borough Plan is adopted
Published on Wednesday, 5th June 2019 in Planning strategy news
A new plan setting out where future generations of Rugbeians will live and work in the Borough of Rugby has been adopted.
New leader for Rugby Borough Council
Published on Thursday, 16th May 2019 in Councillors and the Mayor news
Cllr Seb Lowe, councillor for Coton and Boughton Ward, has been elected Leader of Rugby Borough Council.
Operation sees school bus and taxi banned from road
Published on Wednesday, 8th May 2019 in Licences and permits news
A joint operation targeting taxis, private hire vehicles and buses used to take children to school resulted in a bus and a Hackney Carriage being banned from the road.
Planning inspector approves Borough Plan
Published on Tuesday, 7th May 2019 in Planning strategy news
An independent planning inspector has given Rugby Borough Council approval to adopt its Local Plan, bringing an end to its public examination.
Rugby Borough Council election results
Published on Friday, 3rd May 2019 in Elections and voting news
The results of the Rugby Borough Council elections have been declared.
Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum has history all sewn up
Published on Thursday, 2nd May 2019 in Sport and leisure news
THE new Rugby Weekend Pass has teamed up with the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum to offer holders a historic, exclusive experience.
The role of women in war inspires new exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Published on Tuesday, 16th April 2019 in Sport and leisure news
ARTIST Indre Serpytyte explores the role of women in war in her new exhibition, When the Golden Sun is Sinking.
Capture Rugby's grand designs on camera
Published on Tuesday, 16th April 2019 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Visitor Centre has launched the Rugby 2020 Calendar Competition.
New weekend pass offers the ultimate Rugby experience
Published on Wednesday, 3rd April 2019 in Sport and leisure news
A NEW pass offers rugby fans the ultimate sightseeing experience in the birthplace of the game.
Council launches review of Rugby's polling stations
Published on Friday, 29th March 2019 in Elections and voting news
A REVIEW of Rugby's polling stations has been launched.
Rugby Lotto tickets on sale in aid of local good causes
Published on Monday, 25th March 2019 in Your community news
Tickets go on sale today for the Rugby Lotto, with the first draw taking place at 8pm on Saturday 4 May.
Flower Power fuels Rugby's bid for Britain in Bloom glory
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
A FLOWER Power campaign has been launched to propel Rugby to glory in this year's Britain in Bloom contest.
Next steps for kerbside waste collection changes announced
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Household waste news
Plans to reduce the environmental impact of waste collection rounds will take another step towards implementation when Rugby Borough Council will write to all households affected by the proposals.
Rugby given part of £9.75 million fund to help clean up high streets
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Rubbish, recycling and the environment news
A government grant of £18,643 has been given to Rugby Borough Council to help clean up shopping streets across the borough.