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Council declares climate emergency

Published on Friday, 19th July 2019 in The council news

Rugby Borough Council has declared a climate emergency and will adopt an action plan to address the council’s impact on climate change within six months.

FIVE Rugby parks recognised as some of the UK’s very best green spaces
Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
RUGBY’s proud record of having some of the best managed green spaces in the country has been recognised with the award of five Green Flags.
By-election called in Rokeby and Overslade ward
Published on Monday, 15th July 2019 in Elections and voting news
Residents in the Rokeby and Overslade ward will elect a new representative to Rugby Borough Council after former councillor Nick Long resigned.
Play area refurbishments launched with community consultations
Published on Friday, 12th July 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
The first steps towards revamping the play areas at Rokeby Open Space and Whinfield Recreation Ground are underway with the launch of a consultation for nearby residents and other users.
Rugby comes together for the World Cup
Published on Friday, 12th July 2019 in World Rugby Hall of Fame news
A HOST of organisations in the birthplace of the game have teamed up to celebrate this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Council serves notice on illegal camps
Published on Monday, 8th July 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
Unauthorised encampments at Dunchurch Heath and at Brownsover have been given notice to move on following swift action from Rugby Borough Council’s community wardens.
Masterplan published for Coton Park East
Published on Wednesday, 26th June 2019 in Planning strategy news
A draft document outlining how the Coton Park East development site should be designed has been published for consultation.
Draft Statement of Community Involvement
Published on Wednesday, 12th June 2019 in Planning strategy news
Rugby Borough Council has published an updated draft Statement of Community Involvement for consultation.
Major milestone as Borough Plan is adopted
Published on Wednesday, 5th June 2019 in Planning strategy news
A new plan setting out where future generations of Rugbeians will live and work in the Borough of Rugby has been adopted.
New leader for Rugby Borough Council
Published on Thursday, 16th May 2019 in Councillors and the Mayor news
Cllr Seb Lowe, councillor for Coton and Boughton Ward, has been elected Leader of Rugby Borough Council.
Operation sees school bus and taxi banned from road
Published on Wednesday, 8th May 2019 in Licences and permits news
A joint operation targeting taxis, private hire vehicles and buses used to take children to school resulted in a bus and a Hackney Carriage being banned from the road.
Planning inspector approves Borough Plan
Published on Tuesday, 7th May 2019 in Planning strategy news
An independent planning inspector has given Rugby Borough Council approval to adopt its Local Plan, bringing an end to its public examination.
Rugby Borough Council election results
Published on Friday, 3rd May 2019 in Elections and voting news
The results of the Rugby Borough Council elections have been declared.
Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum has history all sewn up
Published on Thursday, 2nd May 2019 in Sport and leisure news
THE new Rugby Weekend Pass has teamed up with the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum to offer holders a historic, exclusive experience.
The role of women in war inspires new exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Published on Tuesday, 16th April 2019 in Sport and leisure news
ARTIST Indre Serpytyte explores the role of women in war in her new exhibition, When the Golden Sun is Sinking.
Capture Rugby's grand designs on camera
Published on Tuesday, 16th April 2019 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Visitor Centre has launched the Rugby 2020 Calendar Competition.
New weekend pass offers the ultimate Rugby experience
Published on Wednesday, 3rd April 2019 in Sport and leisure news
A NEW pass offers rugby fans the ultimate sightseeing experience in the birthplace of the game.
Council launches review of Rugby's polling stations
Published on Friday, 29th March 2019 in Elections and voting news
A REVIEW of Rugby's polling stations has been launched.
Rugby Lotto tickets on sale in aid of local good causes
Published on Monday, 25th March 2019 in Your community news
Tickets go on sale today for the Rugby Lotto, with the first draw taking place at 8pm on Saturday 4 May.
Flower Power fuels Rugby's bid for Britain in Bloom glory
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
A FLOWER Power campaign has been launched to propel Rugby to glory in this year's Britain in Bloom contest.
Next steps for kerbside waste collection changes announced
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Household waste news
Plans to reduce the environmental impact of waste collection rounds will take another step towards implementation when Rugby Borough Council will write to all households affected by the proposals.
Rugby given part of £9.75 million fund to help clean up high streets
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019 in Rubbish, recycling and street cleaning news
A government grant of £18,643 has been given to Rugby Borough Council to help clean up shopping streets across the borough.
Animation shows Rugbeians what waste to put in which bin
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019 in Household waste news
An animated film showing a typical Rugbeian’s bins discussing what rubbish they like to eat – and which of them is plastic bag intolerant – has been launched.
Urban meadow trial to reach new sites
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
A more environmentally friendly way of managing grasslands introduced to parts of Rugby last year has seen significant improvements for wildlife and is to be extended to more parts of Rugby.
Council sows seeds for the future of St Andrew's Gardens
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
PLANS for a revamp of the historic St Andrew's Gardens in Rugby town centre have been unveiled.
Polish community create pajaki to celebrate centenary of independence
Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2019 in Sport and leisure news
A TRADITIONAL paper chandelier created by Rugby's Polish community has gone on display at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
Consultation launched to develop new masterplan for Hillmorton Recreation Ground
Published on Wednesday, 6th March 2019 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched to give residents the chance to have a say on the future of Hillmorton Recreation Ground.
Mayor returns to St Cross to deliver a Simple Thank You
Published on Tuesday, 26th February 2019 in Councillors and the Mayor news
THE Mayor of Rugby toured the award-winning bowel cancer screening hub at the Hospital of St Cross before presenting staff with a Simple Thank You.
Man fined £600 for breaching planning enforcement notice
Published on Tuesday, 12th February 2019 in Planning control news
A MAN who defied a planning enforcement notice to carry on running a skip hire business at his Stretton-under-Fosse farm has been fined £600 by magistrates.
Half-term Mischief and Mayhem at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Published on Monday, 11th February 2019 in Sport and leisure news
PETER Rabbit has inspired a packed programme of half-term fun next week at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.