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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.
Mayor of Rugby urges residents to get the Covid-19 vaccine
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2021 in Councillors and the Mayor news
THE Mayor of Rugby has received his first Covid-19 vaccine, urging residents to do what's 'Right for Rugby' and get the jab.
Council considers 1.5 per cent rent increase
Published on Thursday, 28th January 2021 in Council Tax and Benefits news
COUNCIL housing rents look set to rise by 1.5 per cent from 1 April.
Rugby Lotto celebrates first jackpot win
Published on Thursday, 28th January 2021 in Your community news
A RUGBY Lions Minis and Juniors supporter has become the first player to scoop the £25,000 Rugby Lotto jackpot.
Waste collections 27 January
Published on Wednesday, 27th January 2021 in Household waste news
Rugby Borough Council has confirmed that black rubbish, blue-lid recycling, bulky waste and trade waste collections have resumed today (Wednesday 27 January).
Waste collections suspended
Published on Monday, 25th January 2021 in Rubbish, recycling and the environment news
Due to icy road and pavement conditions, all waste collection services are suspended.
Council works with Environment Agency to bolster Butlers Leap flood defences
Published on Friday, 22nd January 2021 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
WORK starts next week to strengthen flood defences at Butlers Leap.
Work starts to improve safety at Newbold Quarry Nature Reserve
Published on Wednesday, 20th January 2021 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
SPECIALIST contractors have started work at Newbold Quarry Nature Reserve to introduce new safety measures.
Delivery driver hit with fly-tipping fine after letters found in lay-by
Published on Tuesday, 19th January 2021 in Environmental health news
A DELIVERY driver claimed letters addressed to him found in fly-tipped rubbish had accidentally fallen out of his van.
Council plans community grants review to support COVID-19 recovery
Published on Thursday, 7th January 2021 in Grants news
RUGBY Borough Council has confirmed plans to review its annual community grants programme.
Rugbeians reassured: “We will help you through lockdown again”
Published on Tuesday, 5th January 2021 in Coronavirus news
Residents and businesses in Rugby are being reassured that Rugby Borough Council is implementing its contingency plans for a third lockdown as Covid-19 restrictions tighten once again.
Luxury wedding firm fined for renovating listed building without consent
Published on Tuesday, 5th January 2021 in Planning news
A LUXURY wedding company which carried out extensive renovations to the historic Bourton Hall without listed building consent has been landed with a near £9,000 legal bill.
Local rapid Covid-19 testing to be rolled out in Rugby
Published on Monday, 4th January 2021 in Coronavirus news
Locally led Covid testing for people without coronavirus symptoms is set to be rolled out in Rugby tomorrow with the aim of protecting those most at risk.  
Council offers new grant support to businesses hit by lockdown
Published on Monday, 14th December 2020 in Coronavirus news
RUGBY Borough Council has launched a fresh round of grants to support businesses in the borough impacted by the latest national lockdown.
Rapid community testing initiative to launch in Rugby
Published on Monday, 14th December 2020 in Coronavirus news
A community testing initiative, in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care, is planned to launch in Rugby next month to help drive down transmission rates.
Hospitality sector invited to prepare for Tier 2 with business support webinar
Published on Wednesday, 9th December 2020 in Coronavirus news
Pubs, restaurants, cafes and other businesses operating in the hospitality industry are being invited to join a seminar aimed at updating them on Tier 3 and Tier 2 regulations.
Council consults on revamp of Brownsover play area
Published on Monday, 7th December 2020 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched to give residents a chance to have a say on the refurbishment of a Brownsover play area.
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.