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Council unveils design for new town centre Changing Places facility

Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2020 in Your community news

RUGBY Borough Council has confirmed plans to open a new Changing Places toilet next year in the town centre.

Tier 3 for Rugby
Published on Thursday, 26th November 2020 in Coronavirus news
The Government has confirmed Rugby will move into Tier 3 - VERY HIGH ALERT - when the current national lockdown ends on Wednesday 2 December.
Council to initiate plans for post-pandemic recovery
Published on Wednesday, 25th November 2020 in The council news
RUGBY Borough Council is to take the first steps towards leading the borough through a post-pandemic recovery by transforming to meet new social and financial challenges.
Council hunts fly-tippers dumping roof tiles in rural villages
Published on Tuesday, 24th November 2020 in Environmental health news
RUGBY Borough Council has urged witnesses to come forward following a spate of fly-tipping incidents in the borough's rural villages.
Work starts on new Whitehall Rec skatepark
Published on Thursday, 19th November 2020 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
WORK has started on a new skatepark at Rugby's Whitehall Recreation Ground.
Council launches lockdown support grants for businesses forced to close
Published on Monday, 16th November 2020 in Coronavirus news
BUSINESSES in the borough forced to close during the latest national lockdown can now apply to Rugby Borough Council for a grant.
Rugby Council offers support for lockdown businesses
Published on Friday, 6th November 2020 in Business development news
BUSINESSES in Rugby are being offered help to comply with Covid-19 lockdown regulations, after some indicated that they would flout the law.
Twelve retailers join ShopAppy system webinar ahead of lockdown
Published on Thursday, 5th November 2020 in Business development news
Twelve retailers joined Rugby Borough Council and the ShopAppy.com development team on Tuesday in a successful online seminar on how to join and use the online trading platform.
Retailers urged to zoom into click and collect service during lockdown
Published on Monday, 2nd November 2020 in Coronavirus news
Rugby Borough Council is inviting small businesses in Rugby to join a Zoom seminar on a brand new opportunity to provide click and collect services to residents in the run up to Christmas.
Rugbeians reassured: “We’re prepared for lockdown”
Published on Monday, 2nd November 2020 in Coronavirus news
Residents and businesses in Rugby are being reassured that Rugby Borough Council is implementing its contingency plans for a second lockdown ahead of a tightening of Covid-19 restrictions.
Council confirms plans to develop fresh vision for Rugby town centre
Published on Friday, 30th October 2020 in The council news
RUGBY Borough Council has announced plans for a major regeneration of the town centre with the development of an ambitious new strategic masterplan.
Redding Collection inspires Black History Month workshop at Brooke School
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020 in Your community news
PUPILS at Brooke School explored the town's historic Redding Collection during a workshop to mark Black History Month.
Mayor calls on Rugby to mark Remembrance Sunday at home
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020 in Your community news
THE Mayor of Rugby has called on residents to mark Remembrance Sunday safely at home after the town's traditional service was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Takeaway served with £1,000 fixed penalty for breaching coronavirus restrictions
Published on Tuesday, 20th October 2020 in Environmental health news
A RUGBY takeaway restaurant was issued with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after breaching coronavirus restrictions.
Rugby's Caldecott Park given the green light for award success
Published on Wednesday, 14th October 2020 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
THE bandstand at Rugby's Caldecott Park has been lit up in green this week to celebrate its success in the Green Flag Awards.
Residents can now apply for a Test and Trace Support Payment
Published on Monday, 12th October 2020 in Coronavirus news
RESIDENTS forced to self-isolate due to COVID-19 can now apply to Rugby Borough Council for a Test and Trace Support Payment.
Residents asked to avoid meeting other households to avoid a local lockdown
Published on Friday, 9th October 2020 in Coronavirus news
Group leaders on Rugby Borough Council are joining with the Director of Public Health to urge Rugbeians to follow stricter guidelines to help slow the spread of Covid-19.
Council launches new grants to support community groups during coronavirus pandemic
Published on Thursday, 8th October 2020 in Grants news
COMMUNITY and voluntary organisations can apply for a grant to support Rugby's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Open 20 celebrates Rugby Art Gallery and Museum's 20th anniversary
Published on Monday, 5th October 2020 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum has started the search for the top contemporary art talent in the West Midlands with the launch of Rugby Open 20.
Residents are urged to follow the rules following a rise in COVID cases
Published on Friday, 2nd October 2020 in Coronavirus news
With cases of COVID-19 on the rise in Rugby over the last few weeks, Warwickshire Public Health and Rugby Borough Council are urging residents to play their part in reducing the spread of the virus.
Council launches consultation on South West Rugby planning framework
Published on Thursday, 1st October 2020 in Planning strategy news
A PUBLIC consultation on an amended draft planning framework for the South West Rugby site starts today (1 October).
Community Wardens take to the streets to keep pub-goers safe
Published on Thursday, 24th September 2020 in Coronavirus news
Rugby Borough Council’s Community Wardens will take on new “Covid-marshal” responsibilities from Thursday 24 September, as pubs and restaurants introduce new restrictions to help beat the virus.
Arsonists torch play equipment at Millennium Green
Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
ARSONISTS have torched play equipment at Millennium Green - the latest incident in a spate of vandalism and anti-social behaviour at Rugby's parks and open spaces.
Report confirms options for council reorganisation
Published on Monday, 21st September 2020 in The council news
The five district and borough councils in Warwickshire believe that the future of local government in the county should be shaped by the views of residents, businesses, community groups, and parishes.
Vandals leave trail of destruction at Whitehall Rec
Published on Friday, 18th September 2020 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
VANDALS have damaged play equipment at Whitehall Recreation Ground, leaving Rugby Borough Council facing a repair bill running into thousands of pounds.
Council appeals to residents: please do what’s right for Rugby
Published on Friday, 11th September 2020 in Coronavirus news
With cases of Covid-19 continuing to rise and new restrictions due to come into force from Monday, Rugby Borough Council is calling on residents to continue to do what’s right for Rugby.
Residents urged to be vigilant following several confirmed Covid cases
Published on Wednesday, 9th September 2020 in Coronavirus news
Residents who visited the Rupert Brooke pub in Rugby over the Bank Holiday weekend (29 to 31 August) are being advised that a group of four people have since tested positive for Covid-19.
Mayor joins Rugby Dementia Support's online sing-along
Published on Wednesday, 9th September 2020 in Councillors and the Mayor news
THE Mayor of Rugby has lent his voice to online sing-along sessions organised by Rugby Dementia Support (RDS).
Council to launch consultation on South West Rugby planning framework
Published on Thursday, 27th August 2020 in Planning news
RUGBY Borough Council looks set to give the green light to a public consultation on an amended draft planning framework for the South West Rugby site.
Councils to launch survey on local government re-organisation
Published on Tuesday, 25th August 2020 in The council news
Residents and organisations across Warwickshire are to be asked how they would like the county to be run in the lead up to a massive Government shake-up of local politics.