News - Rugby Borough Council

Rent payments due 26 November

We are sorry that direct debits for rent payments normally due on the 26th of the month were not collected. These payments will be collected on Friday 1 December instead. There is no need to contact us to make alternative arrangements.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Rent payments due 26 November

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

The Mayor of Rugby, Cllr Maggie O'Rourke, has called on residents to support town centre businesses ahead of this weekend's Small Business Saturday.

Mayor calls on Christmas shoppers to support small businesses

29 November 2023

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THE Mayor of Rugby has urged residents to 'shop local' this Christmas and support the town's independent businesses.

Quarter of a million pounds in grant funding now available

28 November 2023

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RUGBY Borough Council has launched new grants funds with a total value of £230,000 for eligible projects supporting town centre businesses, local community organisations and sports clubs.

By-election called in Dunsmore Ward

23 November 2023

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A BY-ELECTION takes place next month to elect two new councillors for Rugby Borough Council's Dunsmore Ward.

Rugby Open 23 launches this weekend at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.

Artistic talent in the spotlight at Rugby Open 23

23 November 2023

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TALENTED contemporary artists from across the Midlands feature in a new exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.

Mayor of Rugby thanks charities for supporting the NHS

22 November 2023

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CHARITIES which support the NHS have been presented with Special Appreciation Awards by the Mayor of Rugby.

New website brings fresh new look

15 November 2023

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RUGBY Borough Council has launched a new website with a fresh new look, bringing council information and service together on the council’s Digital Place platform for the first time.

Pictured are volunteers from Rugby Autism Network, families who have been supported by the charity, with Cllr Maggie O’Rourke (front centre), Fay McSorley (front left) and Eric Wood (back left).

King's Award for Rugby Autism Network

14 November 2023

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The Rugby Autism Network has become the first Rugby charity – and one of the first in the country – to receive a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The Award was granted on the occasion of King Charles III’s 75th birthday (14 November).

First Rugby Diwali celebration lights up the town

08 November 2023

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A first ever town-wide Diwali celebration took to the streets on Sunday (5 November), with thousands of residents coming to Rugby town centre to celebrate the Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival.

Rugby's remembrance service and parade takes place at the War Memorial gates on Sunday 12 November. (Photo courtesy of Veronika Beckova).

Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in Rugby

30 October 2023

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THE borough's annual remembrance service and parade takes place at the War Memorial gates on Sunday 12 November.

Service of Remembrance at Rainsbrook Crematorium

02 November 2023

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A Service of Remembrance takes place next week at Rainsbrook Crematorium's Armed Forces Memorial Wall.

Rugby Town Guides (left to right) Geoff Buck, Ken Waugh, Wendy Deaves, Rhona Milner and Keith Ward were presented with the Art, Culture and Heritage Group Award at the Rugby Volunteer Awards.

Rugby Town Guides taste success at CAVA volunteer awards

13 October 2023

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THE Rugby Town Guides were honoured at this week's Warwickshire and Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA) Rugby Volunteer Awards.

The Big Draw Festival returns to Rugby Art Gallery and Museum later this month.

Stimulate your senses at the Big Draw

13 October 2023

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THE Big Draw Festival returns to Rugby Art Gallery and Museum later this month with a free programme inspired by the senses.

Local Plan Review issues and options consultation approved

26 October 2023

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Councillors have approved a public consultation on the issues and options that should be addressed by an update of the Rugby Borough Local Plan.

Golden year for Rugby at Heart of England in Bloom

11 October 2023

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RUGBY took gold for the 15th time in a row at the Heart of England in Bloom Awards.

Rare spider and bee species thriving at Rugby's nature reserves

09 October 2023

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CONSERVATIONISTS have discovered rare species at Rugby nature reserves in recent weeks.

Council launches review of Rugby's polling stations

02 October 2023

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A REVIEW of Rugby's polling stations has been launched.

Tenth anniversary celebrations at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Centre

29 September 2023

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THE Queen's Diamond Jubilee Centre celebrates its tenth anniversary this weekend.

New film celebrates grassroots rugby in the birthplace of the game

28 September 2023

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A NEW film commissioned to mark the bicentenary of rugby football opens at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum on Saturday - National Sporting Heritage Day.

Rugby therapy centre censured by Advertising Standards Authority following council complaint

27 September 2023

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A RUGBY business has been ordered to remove adverts which claimed hyperbaric oxygen therapy could treat a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions - including neurological and heart conditions.

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum remains open during gallery refurb

21 September 2023

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THE main gallery at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum has closed its doors for refurbishment.

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