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Plan for growth to be sent for examination

Published on Thursday, 22nd June 2017 in Planning strategy news

The Rugby Borough Local Plan, which sets out which sites in the borough will be allocated for housing and employment land, will be sent to government for examination.

Council warns residents of cold shock danger
Published on Monday, 19th June 2017 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
Rugby Borough Council is reminding people to keep out of open water as temperatures continue to soar.
Councillors to consider allowing public examination of Local Plan
Published on Tuesday, 13th June 2017 in Planning strategy news
Rugby borough councillors are to be asked to consider submitting the Rugby Borough Local Plan to the Secretary of State for an independent examination in public.
Council website leading the way in online services
Published on Friday, 9th June 2017 in The council news
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.
General Election result - Rugby constituency
Published on Thursday, 8th June 2017 in Elections and voting news
Mark Pawsey has been elected MP for the Rugby constituency.
Join the hunt for Rugby's hidden treasures
Published on Monday, 5th June 2017 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Visitor Centre has launched its annual Calendar Competition.
Sean Lawson, Head of Environment and Public Realm
Published on Tuesday, 30th May 2017 in The council news
Cllr Michael Stokes, Leader, and Adam Norburn, Executive Director, have issued the following statement.
Rugby Borough Council meets the “excellent” standard
Published on Thursday, 25th May 2017 in Performance and strategy news
RUGBY Borough Council has become the first district or borough council to retain the “excellent” standard against the Equality Framework for Local Government.
Cllr Belinda Garcia appointed Mayor of Rugby
Published on Monday, 22nd May 2017 in Councillors and the Mayor news
COUNCILLOR Belinda Garcia has become the new Mayor of Rugby.
Ryton man fined for breaching Tree Preservation Order
Published on Friday, 19th May 2017 in Planning control news
A RYTON man has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 after a protected tree on his land was cut down.
Donations made to Mayoral charities
Published on Tuesday, 16th May 2017 in Councillors and the Mayor news
THE Mayor of Rugby has presented cheques to Rugby Area Talent Trust (RATT) and the Oral Health Foundation.
Japanese PM encourages strong links with the birthplace of the game
Published on Friday, 12th May 2017 in World Rugby Hall of Fame news
A visit promoting the birthplace of the game of rugby to Japan, hosts of Rugby World Cup 2019, has reached the top with an informal meeting with Shinzō Abe, Prime Minister of Japan.
Future looks bright for Whitehall Rec
Published on Friday, 5th May 2017 in Parks, open spaces, play areas news
RUGBY Borough Council is consulting on planned improvements to Whitehall Recreation Ground, after confirming that work to give the park a facelift has already started.
Japan trip to promote visits to the birthplace of Rugby football
Published on Friday, 5th May 2017 in World Rugby Hall of Fame news
A SENIOR delegation from the birthplace of the sport of rugby will attend the pool draw for Rugby World Cup 2019 in an exclusive link-up with the tournament organisers.
Special Council meeting postponed
Published on Friday, 5th May 2017 in Council meetings, agendas, minutes news
A SPECIAL Council meeting of Rugby Borough Council that was due to be held on 25 May has been postponed on the advice of senior officers.
Rugby man handed landlord ban after putting lives of tenants at risk
Published on Friday, 5th May 2017 in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) news
A RUGBY man who rented out rooms above a town centre bar has been banned from being a landlord after putting the lives of his tenants at risk.
Borough Council election results
Published on Friday, 5th May 2017 in Elections and voting news
Results have been declared in the Rugby Borough Council by-elections.
Journey into outer space at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Published on Thursday, 4th May 2017 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Art Gallery and Museum heads for the final frontier later this month at its annual Night at Your Museum celebration.
Council clears seven tonne Fosse Way fly-tip
Published on Friday, 21st April 2017 in Fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles news
RUGBY Borough Council has issued an appeal for witnesses after seven tonnes of waste was dumped in a lay-by on the Fosse Way.
Consultation on new Brownsover community space
Published on Thursday, 20th April 2017 in Your community news
A PUBLIC consultation event takes place next week to discuss plans for a new community space in Brownsover.
Council to award highest honour to Cllr James Shera
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2017 in Councillors and the Mayor news
Cllr 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.
Dog walker handed hefty legal bill after failing to pay fixed penalty
Published on Friday, 7th April 2017 in Dog waste and street cleaning news
A RUGBY woman faces a legal bill for a "very expensive dog walk" after failing to keep her Chihuahuas on a lead in a town cemetery.
Tackle sculpture marks Rugby World Cup role
Published on Friday, 7th April 2017 in World Rugby Hall of Fame news
Rugby Borough Council has been presented with a bronze sculpture commemorating the council’s role in Rugby World Cup 2015.
Garden waste collection service launches 3 April
Published on Friday, 31st March 2017 in Household waste news
A new garden waste collection service begins in Rugby next week.
Fly-tippers force closure of country lane
Published on Wednesday, 29th March 2017 in Fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles news
A COUNTRY lane was closed for five hours after fly-tippers dismantled a CCTV camera before dumping a large pile of rubble and rubbish.
Mayor invites civic leaders on a tour of the town
Published on Wednesday, 29th March 2017 in Councillors and the Mayor news
CIVIC leaders from across Warwickshire and the West Midlands were invited on a tour of the town by the Mayor of Rugby.
Rugby in Bloom's ready for take off
Published on Monday, 27th March 2017 in Councillors and the Mayor news
THE 80th anniversary of the first successful test of Sir Frank Whittle's jet engine has inspired this year's theme for Rugby in Bloom.
Council joins national #CrimeNotToCare fly-tipping campaign
Published on Tuesday, 21st March 2017 in Fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles news
A PILE of rubbish was dumped in Caldecott Park today (Tuesday) to mark the launch of a new campaign to crackdown on fly-tipping.
Visitor Centre shortlisted for VisitEngland Excellence Award
Published on Monday, 13th March 2017 in Sport and leisure news
RUGBY Visitor Centre has been shortlisted for a prestigious VisitEngland Award for Excellence.
Rugby flies the flag for the Commonwealth
Published on Monday, 13th March 2017 in Councillors and the Mayor news
THE Commonwealth flag was raised at the Town Hall today (Monday) to celebrate Commonwealth Day.