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New campaign asks residents not to "be a tosser"

Published on Friday, 10th July 2020 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news

A sharp increase in littering in Rugby's parks and open spaces has led to a new poster campaign.

Rugbeians urged to stay alert as covid cases double
Published on Thursday, 9th July 2020 in Coronavirus news
Residents and businesses are being asked to stay alert to the coronavirus and keep taking precautions after the weekly number of cases in the borough doubled.
Community hub closes following change to Government shielding guidelines
Published on Wednesday, 8th July 2020 in Your community news
RUGBY'S community shielding hub has closed following the relaxation of Government guidance to vulnerable residents.
New accessible changing facility for Rugby town centre
Published on Wednesday, 8th July 2020 in Your community news
A new accessible changing and toilet facility for adults with disabilities has been recommended for installation in the Rugby Central shopping centre.
Rugby Borough Council commemorates 25th anniversary of Srebrenica
Published on Monday, 6th July 2020 in Your community news
RUGBY Borough Council marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide of the Bosnian War with a minute's silence before tonight's (Monday) meeting of the cabinet.
Treat our parks with respect
Published on Wednesday, 1st July 2020 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
Rugby Borough Council has dumped a pile of rubbish in Caldecott Park to highlight the huge increase in littering in Rugby's parks.
Cultural hub of Rugby celebrates 20th anniversary with free online festival
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2020 in Your community news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum stages a free online festival next month to mark its 20th anniversary.
Council hands back Rugby Foodbank operation to Hope4
Published on Monday, 29th June 2020 in Your community news
RUGBY Borough Council has handed back the operation of Rugby Foodbank to Hope4.
Cattle Market site regeneration a step closer
Published on Friday, 26th June 2020 in Planning control news
A derelict site in a prime location has taken a significant step towards regeneration after planning approval for four apartment blocks was granted at a meeting earlier this week.
Council leader: review town centre road changes now
Published on Wednesday, 24th June 2020 in Coronavirus news
The Leader of Rugby Borough Council has called on Warwickshire County Council to review the temporary changes it has made to Rugby town centre roads and pavements urgently.
Welcome back to Rugby town centre
Published on Friday, 12th June 2020 in Coronavirus news
Rugby town centre reopens for non-essential shopping on Monday 15 June.
Council launches COVID-19 Discretionary Business Support Grants Scheme
Published on Wednesday, 10th June 2020 in Coronavirus news
BUSINESSES in the borough impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can now apply for a Discretionary Business Support Grant.
Work set to start on New Bilton pathway network
Published on Friday, 5th June 2020 in Parking and public transport news
WORK to create a new pathway network at a New Bilton open space looks set to start next week.
Rugby market to return as partners prepare to reopen town centre safely
Published on Wednesday, 3rd June 2020 in Coronavirus news
Rugby's market will reopen this Friday, 5 June.
Mobile Testing Unit – Rugby
Published on Wednesday, 27th May 2020 in Coronavirus news
A Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) will be operating in Rugby in support of the COVID-19 National Testing Programme from 28 May 2020.
Council leaders thank residents for support during coronavirus pandemic
Published on Saturday, 23rd May 2020 in Coronavirus news
THE leaders of Rugby Borough Council's political groups have thanked residents for supporting the council during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rugby remembers on the 75th anniversary of VE Day
Published on Friday, 1st May 2020 in Your community news
THE nation comes together next week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, when the guns finally fell silent and the curtain came down on the conflict in Europe.
Rugby Lotto celebrates a year of supporting good causes
Published on Friday, 1st May 2020 in Your community news
RUGBY Lotto has raised more than £30,000 for charities and community causes during its first year.
Group leaders: "coronavirus response is extraordinary"
Published on Wednesday, 8th April 2020 in Coronavirus news
Group leaders from all three political parties on Rugby Borough Council have thanked staff for their hard work and dedication, as letters to all households have started arriving through letter boxes.
Community Hub to support vulnerable residents
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020 in Coronavirus news
Rugby Borough Council is preparing to deliver emergency food supplies to vulnerable residents who have been identified as needing extra support.
Bin collections to carry on during coronavirus pandemic
Published on Monday, 30th March 2020 in Coronavirus news
RUGBY Borough Council plans to carry on collecting residents' recycling and rubbish bins during the coronavirus pandemic.
Council to run Foodbank through current pandemic
Published on Thursday, 26th March 2020 in Coronavirus news
Rugby Borough Council has reached an agreement with the Rugby Foodbank to take over the operation of the food bank.
Rugby Borough Council to lead community response to Coronavirus COVID-19
Published on Wednesday, 18th March 2020 in Coronavirus news
Following the government’s change in strategy in response to the Coronavirus outbreak announced on Monday evening, Rugby Borough Council has issued the following statement:
Postponement of council and police and crime commissioner elections
Published on Monday, 16th March 2020 in Elections and voting news
The government has announced that the local council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections due to take place in May 2020 have been postponed until May 2021.
Register and apply to vote by post in time to have your say
Published on Wednesday, 11th March 2020 in Elections and voting news
On Thursday 7 May residents in the borough of Rugby will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at a local level.
Public consultation on improving air quality through planning guidance
Published on Tuesday, 3rd March 2020 in Having your say news
Rugby Borough Council is to undertake a public consultation on a draft Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
Consultations launched on Rokeby and Whinfield Rec revamps
Published on Monday, 2nd March 2020 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
RESIDENTS can have a say on the masterplans for major revamps of Rugby's Rokeby Open Space and Whinfield Recreation Ground.
Council budget to support town centre regeneration and tackle climate change
Published on Tuesday, 25th February 2020 in Councillors and the Mayor news
Rugby Borough Council has announced that its focus during 2020-21 will be on supporting economic growth in Rugby town centre and on becoming carbon neutral in response to the climate emergency.
Council approves continued investment in housing stock
Published on Wednesday, 5th February 2020 in Council Housing news
Rugby Borough Council is to accelerate heating improvements for council homes, replace bathrooms in around 140 properties and buy around 22 new properties after councillors approved the measures.
Council shortlisted for prestigious national housing award
Published on Wednesday, 5th February 2020 in Council Housing news
RUGBY Borough Council has been shortlisted for the Council of the Year Award at the UK Housing Awards 2020.