Councillors and the Mayor news
Mayor of Rugby welcomes Ukrainian families to the Town Hall
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2023THE Mayor of Rugby welcomed Ukrainian families to the Town Hall on Saturday following a service of remembrance and hope to mark the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
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Mayor of Rugby welcomes Freeman of the Borough to the Town Hall
Published on Thursday, 4th August 2022THE Mayor of Rugby has held a reception at the Town Hall for Freeman of the Borough and former Mayor, Dr James Shera.
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Cllr Carolyn Watson-Merret appointed Mayor of Rugby
Published on Tuesday, 24th May 2022COUNCILLOR Carolyn Watson-Merret has become the new Mayor of Rugby.
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Councillors pay tribute to Cllr James Shera after 40 years' service
Published on Friday, 29th April 2022COUNCILLORS gave a standing ovation to retiring Cllr Dr James Shera MBE during a special vote of thanks for his 40 years of service to the borough.
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Statements: Mayor of Rugby and Group Leaders statements on Ukraine
Published on Wednesday, 2nd March 2022The Mayor of Rugby has sent a letter of support to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Mayor of Rugby backs borough's National Tree Week celebrations
Published on Thursday, 2nd December 2021THE Mayor of Rugby has planted a tree in Jubilee Gardens to signal the borough's support for National Tree Week.
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Mayor of Rugby attends Civic Sunday service at St Andrew's Church
Published on Thursday, 1st July 2021THE Mayor of Rugby joined dignitaries and invited guests at St Andrew's Church on Sunday for the annual civic service.
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Cllr Deepah Roberts appointed Mayor of Rugby
Published on Friday, 28th May 2021COUNCILLOR Deepah Roberts has become the new Mayor of Rugby.
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Mayor thanks the team at Rugby's vaccination centre
Published on Thursday, 8th April 2021THE Mayor of Rugby has thanked the team spearheading the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines to the borough's residents.
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Mayor of Rugby urges residents to get the Covid-19 vaccine
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2021THE Mayor of Rugby has received his first Covid-19 vaccine, urging residents to do what's 'Right for Rugby' and get the jab.
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Mayor joins Rugby Dementia Support's online sing-along
Published on Wednesday, 9th September 2020THE Mayor of Rugby has lent his voice to online sing-along sessions organised by Rugby Dementia Support (RDS).
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Council budget to support town centre regeneration and tackle climate change
Published on Tuesday, 25th February 2020Rugby Borough Council has announced that its focus during 2020-21 will be on supporting economic growth in Rugby town centre and on becoming carbon neutral in response to the climate emergency.
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Mayor and Mayoress of Rugby welcome young carers to the Town Hall
Published on Thursday, 30th January 2020YOUNG carers from across the borough paid a visit to the Town Hall for a meeting with the Mayor and Mayoress of Rugby.
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Mayor of Rugby joins the Hope4 Sleepout
Published on Wednesday, 22nd January 2020THE Mayor of Rugby sleeps under the stars next week to raise cash for the homeless.
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Mayor welcomes ambassador to the World Rugby Hall of Fame
Published on Wednesday, 9th October 2019ARGENTINA'S ambassador to the United Kingdom visited the World Rugby Hall of Fame during a visit to the birthplace of the game.
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Mayor sends a Rugby World Cup 'good luck' message
Published on Tuesday, 17th September 2019THE Mayor of Rugby has sent a 'good luck' message to all the teams competing in the Rugby World Cup.
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Civic leaders take a tour of the town
Published on Thursday, 12th September 2019CIVIC leaders from across Warwickshire were invited on a guided tour of the town by the Mayor of Rugby.
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New leader for Rugby Borough Council
Published on Thursday, 16th May 2019Cllr Seb Lowe, councillor for Coton and Boughton Ward, has been elected Leader of Rugby Borough Council.
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Mayor returns to St Cross to deliver a Simple Thank You
Published on Tuesday, 26th February 2019THE 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.
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Mayor delivers birthday card to centenarian Dorothy
Published on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019DOROTHY Pails had a surprise visitor to help her celebrate her 100th birthday.
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A Simple Thank You to the town centre's independent stores
Published on Friday, 30th November 2018THE Mayor of Rugby has presented independent town centre traders with a Simple Thank You ahead of tomorrow's Small Business Saturday (1 December).
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Mayor calls at Rugby railway station to give a Simple Thank You
Published on Friday, 26th October 2018THE Mayor of Rugby stopped at the town's railway station this week to deliver a Simple Thank You to staff.
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Hospital staff receive a Simple Thank You from the Mayor
Published on Tuesday, 9th October 2018THE Mayor of Rugby was taken on a tour of the Hospital of St Cross when he visited staff to present a Simple Thank You.
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Civic leaders take a tour of the town
Published on Tuesday, 28th August 2018CIVIC leaders from across Warwickshire and the West Midlands were invited on a guided tour of the town by the Mayor of Rugby.
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30th Signal Regiment donates money to Mayor's charities
Published on Monday, 6th August 2018THE Mayor of Rugby has been presented with a cheque for nearly £3,650 by the British Army's 30th Signal Regiment.
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Mayor welcomes Blind Veterans UK delegation to the Town Hall
Published on Thursday, 19th July 2018THE Mayor of Rugby invited members of Blind Veterans UK to a reception in the Mayor's Parlour.
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Mayor of Rugby attends Civic Sunday service at St Andrew's Church
Published on Tuesday, 26th June 2018THE Mayor of Rugby joined a host of dignitaries at St Andrew's Church on Sunday for the annual civic service.
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Town Hall flies the flag for Armed Forces Day
Published on Monday, 25th June 2018THE Armed Forces Day flag was raised at the Town Hall today (Monday 25 June) to pledge the borough's support for the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
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Mayor delivers a Simple Thank You to Mind's Wellbeing Hub
Published on Thursday, 21st June 2018THE Mayor of Rugby has visited Coventry and Warwickshire Mind's Wellbeing Hub to thank peer supporters, volunteers and staff.
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Deputy Mayor welcomes rugby fans from America to the birthplace of the game
Published on Tuesday, 12th June 2018A CONVERSATION on Twitter during the Rugby World Cup led a couple from America to make the pilgrimage to the birthplace of the game.
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Mayor delivers a Simple Thank You to firefighters
Published on Monday, 4th June 2018THE Mayor of Rugby has visited the town's fire station to deliver a 'thank you' to firefighters.
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Cllr Tom Mahoney appointed Mayor of Rugby
Published on Monday, 21st May 2018COUNCILLOR Tom Mahoney has become the new Mayor of Rugby.
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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day 2017
Published on Monday, 30th October 2017The annual remembrance service and parade will take place at the war memorial gates in Hillmorton Road on Sunday 12 November 2017.
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Cheap as chips for Mayor's charity
Published on Monday, 23rd October 2017A BROWNSOVER chip shop celebrated its first anniversary under new ownership by raising cash for the Mayor of Rugby's charity.
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Council worker in close shave for charity
Published on Monday, 18th September 2017A COUNCIL worker faces the chop to raise cash for charity.
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Town centre heritage under the spotlight
Published on Friday, 7th July 2017A TASK group of Rugby Borough Councillors aimed at encouraging residents and visitors to explore Rugby's heritage is asking for feedback on four areas of its work.
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Cllr Belinda Garcia appointed Mayor of Rugby
Published on Monday, 22nd May 2017COUNCILLOR Belinda Garcia has become the new Mayor of Rugby.
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Donations made to Mayoral charities
Published on Tuesday, 16th May 2017THE Mayor of Rugby has presented cheques to Rugby Area Talent Trust (RATT) and the Oral Health Foundation.
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Council to award highest honour to Cllr James Shera
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2017Cllr James Shera MBE S.Pk is to be made an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Rugby, in a ceremony to be held on Thursday 27 April.
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Mayor invites civic leaders on a tour of the town
Published on Wednesday, 29th March 2017CIVIC leaders from across Warwickshire and the West Midlands were invited on a tour of the town by the Mayor of Rugby.
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Rugby in Bloom's ready for take off
Published on Monday, 27th March 2017THE 80th anniversary of the first successful test of Sir Frank Whittle's jet engine has inspired this year's theme for Rugby in Bloom.
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Rugby flies the flag for the Commonwealth
Published on Monday, 13th March 2017THE Commonwealth flag was raised at the Town Hall today (Monday) to celebrate Commonwealth Day.
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Family tree research leads to the Town Hall
Published on Friday, 24th February 2017A BLACK Country family visited Rugby this week to come face to face with history.
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Mayor of Rugby attends Civic Sunday service at St Andrew's Church
Published on Wednesday, 29th June 2016THE Mayor of Rugby joined a host of dignitaries at St Andrew's Church on Sunday for the annual civic service.
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Cllr Sally Bragg appointed Mayor of Rugby
Published on Thursday, 19th May 2016COUNCILLOR Sally Bragg has become the new Mayor of Rugby.
