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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.
Thousands log-on for Rugby Live
Published on Wednesday, 19th August 2020 in Your community news
RUGBY'S first online festival celebrating the best of the borough's music, arts and heritage attracted nearly 15,000 viewers.
£2million fund for Rugby town centre regeneration site
Published on Tuesday, 4th August 2020 in Planning strategy news
RUGBY Borough Council has welcomed the announcement today (Tuesday) that the government will provide up to £2million for the Caldecott Square development.
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, World Rugby Hall of Fame to reopen
Published on Monday, 3rd August 2020 in Coronavirus news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum, and the World Rugby Hall of Fame, reopen this week.
Roadshow's playing out for the summer
Published on Friday, 31st July 2020 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Borough Council's Parks Roadshow has started its tour of the town to keep youngsters entertained during the school summer holidays.
Pathway revamp for Brownsover open spaces
Published on Friday, 31st July 2020 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
WORK has started on a major project to improve access to open spaces in Brownsover.
Rugby's ready to go live
Published on Monday, 27th July 2020 in Your community news
RUGBY Live, a free online festival celebrating music, art and heritage, takes place this weekend.
Rugby to Warwickshire councils: review devolution with us
Published on Wednesday, 15th July 2020 in The council news
Councillors in Rugby are to debate a recommendation to invite other councils across Warwickshire to join a review of their future structure and powers.
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.