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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.
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.
Tributes to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Published on Friday, 9th April 2021 in The council news
The Mayor of Rugby has laid a wreath in memory of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of all of the citizens of the borough of Rugby.
Statement from the Mayor and First Citizen of Rugby
Published on Friday, 9th April 2021 in The council news
"On behalf of the residents of our Borough I would like to express our deep grief and sorrow on hearing the news that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh has died.
Mayor thanks the team at Rugby's vaccination centre
Published on Thursday, 8th April 2021 in Councillors and the Mayor news
THE Mayor of Rugby has thanked the team spearheading the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines to the borough's residents.
Online seminar on outdoor food and dining: safe reopening for hospitality businesses
Published on Wednesday, 7th April 2021 in Coronavirus news
Pubs, restaurants and cafes are invited to attend an online seminar to help them prepare to reopen from Monday, 12 April, in line with the government roadmap.
Game theory aims to reduce littering in pioneering council experiment
Published on Wednesday, 31st March 2021 in Rubbish, recycling and the environment news
A COUNCIL experiment, believed to be the first of its kind, has launched in Caldecott Park.
Statement on behalf of the Returning Officer
Published on Friday, 26th March 2021 in Elections and voting news
Business Improvement District for Rugby - Declaration of Result
Statement: National day of reflection
Published on Tuesday, 23rd March 2021 in Coronavirus news
Cllr Bill Lewis, the Mayor of Rugby, has marked the national day of reflection.
Rugby Borough Council to declare war on litter
Published on Friday, 19th March 2021 in Rubbish, recycling and the environment news
Rugby Borough Council is to launch a renewed campaign against littering to coincide with an expected rise in the use of parks and open spaces as lockdown eases.
Major refurbishment of Rugby Athletics Track on the starting blocks
Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021 in Sport and leisure news
A £230,000 refurbishment of Rugby Athletics Track has been announced by Rugby Borough Council.
Work set to start on major Whinfield Rec and Rokeby revamps
Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
WORK on a major refurbishment of the play area at Whinfield Recreation Ground looks set to start next week - with work on a revamp of Rokeby Open Space to follow next month.
New strategy provides focus for council services
Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021 in The council news
Rugby Borough Council services will be focused on three new priority areas after councillors approved a new Corporate Strategy.
Pioneering project to combat homelessness gets green light to carry on
Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021 in Housing news
A GROUND-BREAKING project which supports residents at risk of losing their home has been given the go ahead to carry on its pioneering work.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre to reopen with Borough Council support
Published on Wednesday, 17th March 2021 in The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Centre news
Rugby Borough Council has resolved to support the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre financially to allow the leisure centre to reopen as lockdown eases.
Council distributes nearly £27 million to support borough businesses
Published on Wednesday, 17th March 2021 in Business news
RUGBY Borough Council has delivered nearly £27 million in grants to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rugby Borough Council hosts webinar to help businesses prepare for reopening
Published on Tuesday, 16th March 2021 in Coronavirus news
Rugby Borough Council is to host a free webinar for businesses, following the success of a similar webinar held before Christmas.
Council to consider World Rugby Hall of Fame closure
Published on Thursday, 11th March 2021 in World Rugby Hall of Fame news
Rugby town centre’s Rugby heritage venue, the World Rugby Hall of Fame, will remain closed following lockdown if councillors agree to the proposal at a meeting of the council to be held on 16 March.
Public consultation to help develop a fresh vision for Rugby town centre
Published on Monday, 8th March 2021 in Planning news
A PUBLIC consultation aims to discover the views of residents and businesses on the future of Rugby town centre.
Consultation launched on Park Connector Network expansion plans
Published on Tuesday, 2nd March 2021 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
RESIDENTS can have a say on plans to expand Rugby's Park Connector Network.
Borough Council: We will support businesses to end of lockdown
Published on Wednesday, 24th February 2021 in Coronavirus news
Rugby Borough Council has pledged to help businesses through the rest of lockdown and prepare for reopening, as the government announced its roadmap to the end of Covid-19 restrictions.
Council sets Covid-recovery budget prioritising climate change, economic recovery and health and wellbeing
Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 in Council Tax news
Rugby Borough Council approved its budget for the financial year 2021-22 at a meeting of the council held tonight (23 February).
Solar power lights the way on Rugby's Park Connector Network
Published on Monday, 15th February 2021 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
ECO-FRIENDLY solar-powered lights have been installed on Rugby's Park Connector Network.
Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021
Published on Friday, 12th February 2021 in Other public services news
Rugby Borough Council is working with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to carry out the 2021 census and help local services to fully meet future needs.
Waste collections suspended 8 February
Published on Monday, 8th February 2021 in Household waste news
Having started waste collections this morning (Monday 8 February) Rugby Borough Council has suspended all collection services after road and pavement conditions worsened.