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Statement: LGBT History Month

Published on Saturday, 18th February 2023

All at Rugby Borough Council are shocked to hear the news of the murder of Brianna Ghey.

£5million boost for town centre regeneration
Published on Wednesday, 15th February 2023
Rugby town centre’s regeneration strategy is to get a £5million boost, after increased certainty in funding allowed the sum to be released for spending.
Inflation impact on council budget hits £2.7 million
Published on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023
THE cost of living rise will affect Rugby Borough Council’s budgets by £2.7 million, according to finance update report to be presented to the council’s cabinet on 9 January.
New year funding boost for community organisations
Published on Friday, 23rd December 2022
RUGBY Borough Council has approved a comprehensive package of financial support for Rugby’s voluntary and community sector.
A year to celebrate as councillors approve coronation and bicentenary activities
Published on Wednesday, 21st December 2022
RUGBY is set to celebrate next year after councillors approved budgets for two important milestones for the borough.
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral
Published on Wednesday, 14th September 2022
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral, has been declared a national bank holiday.
Statement: industrial action to end
Published on Friday, 27th May 2022
Waste collections to resume Tuesday 31 May
Industrial action: update to residents
Published on Tuesday, 17th May 2022
The Leader of Rugby Borough Council has thanked residents for their continued patience as industrial action continues to affect the council’s waste collection and street cleaning services.
Statement: industrial action extended
Published on Monday, 9th May 2022
We have received notification from Unite that industrial action affecting our rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services may continue until 15 June.
Council budget to support climate change, economic recovery, and health and wellbeing
Published on Wednesday, 23rd February 2022
Rugby Borough Council approved its budget for the financial year 2022-23 at a meeting of the council last night (Tuesday 22 February).
Rugby Borough Council shortlisted in Association of Public Sector Excellence awards
Published on Thursday, 12th August 2021
Rugby Borough Council has been shortlisted in two categories in this year’s prestigious Association of Public Sector Excellence awards.
Rugby launches new Customer Contact Management system
Published on Friday, 4th June 2021
Rugby Borough Council has announced the launch of a new Customer Contact Management application, demonstrating its commitment to improving customer experience and delivering efficiencies.
Tributes to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Published on Friday, 9th April 2021
The Mayor of Rugby has laid a wreath in memory of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of all of the citizens of the borough of Rugby.
Statement from the Mayor and First Citizen of Rugby
Published on Friday, 9th April 2021
"On behalf of the residents of our Borough I would like to express our deep grief and sorrow on hearing the news that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh has died.
New strategy provides focus for council services
Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021
Rugby Borough Council services will be focused on three new priority areas after councillors approved a new Corporate Strategy.
Council to initiate plans for post-pandemic recovery
Published on Wednesday, 25th November 2020
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 confirms plans to develop fresh vision for Rugby town centre
Published on Friday, 30th October 2020
RUGBY Borough Council has announced plans for a major regeneration of the town centre with the development of an ambitious new strategic masterplan.
Report confirms options for council reorganisation
Published on Monday, 21st September 2020
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.
Councils to launch survey on local government re-organisation
Published on Tuesday, 25th August 2020
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.
Rugby to Warwickshire councils: review devolution with us
Published on Wednesday, 15th July 2020
Councillors in Rugby are to debate a recommendation to invite other councils across Warwickshire to join a review of their future structure and powers.
Climate emergency work underway with £500k kickstarter fund
Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2020
Rugby Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved the recommendations of its cross-party Climate Emergency Working Group in full, and will ask the Council to endorse the plans at its next ordinary meeting.
Christmas 2019 service changes
Published on Wednesday, 4th December 2019
Rugby Borough Council has announced changes to waste collections and other council services over the Christmas and New Year period.
Rugby flies flag for Warwickshire Pride
Published on Friday, 16th August 2019
For the first time, the rainbow flag will fly over Rugby to commemorate Warwickshire Pride, taking place this weekend in Leamington.
Council declares climate emergency
Published on Friday, 19th July 2019
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.
Environment focus in proposed Rugby Borough Council budget
Published on Wednesday, 6th February 2019
The Rugby Borough Council budget for 2019-20 will see a number of measures aimed at reducing the environmental impact of council services.
Leader sends 'good luck' message to England ahead of Rugby World Cup final
Published on Wednesday, 23rd August 2017
THE leader of Rugby Borough Council has sent a 'good luck' message to the England team ahead of this weekend's Women's Rugby World Cup final.
Council website leading the way in online services
Published on Friday, 9th June 2017
The Rugby Borough Council website has received the highest, four star, accolade in the Society for Information Technology Management’s (Socitm) annual Better Connected survey.
Sean Lawson, Head of Environment and Public Realm
Published on Tuesday, 30th May 2017
Cllr Michael Stokes, Leader, and Adam Norburn, Executive Director, have issued the following statement.
Putting Rugby's big issues under the spotlight
Published on Monday, 20th February 2017
RUGBY Borough Council holds a public workshop next month to discuss issues for councillors to review in 2017.
Coventry Bees offered new lease for Brandon Stadium
Published on Monday, 25th July 2016
COVENTRY Bees have been offered a new lease on Brandon Stadium, thanks to last ditch talks coordinated by Rugby Borough Council.
Clean up underway following record-breaking floods
Published on Thursday, 10th March 2016
Rainfall overnight on Tuesday (8 March) has led to record-breaking river levels in Rugby and Newbold, where the Avon peaked at 3.648m on Wednesday night.
High performing Rugby bucks the trend
Published on Thursday, 17th December 2015
Rugby Borough Council has welcomed independent analysis that shows that Rugby is out performing satellite towns across the country.
Rugby Collection painting features in prestigious London exhibition
Published on Friday, 14th August 2015
A PAINTING from the Rugby Collection has been loaned to London's Guildhall Art Gallery for a prestigious national exhibition.
National minute of silence
Published on Thursday, 2nd July 2015
Rugby Borough Council will join public authorities across the country in a minute of silence to remember British victims of the recent terrorist attack.

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