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Statement on Local Government Reorganisation

08 September 2026
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The Government has announced a review of its Local Government Reorganisation programme following updated legal advice.
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Council support for voluntary and community sector delivers millions

07 September 2026
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RUGBY's voluntary and community sector has delivered millions of pounds of support to the borough's residents, thanks to council funding.
Rugby's Diwali celebrations return to the town centre on Sunday 1 November.

Join Rugby's Diwali celebrations

07 September 2026
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THE popular Diwali celebration is set to return to Rugby town centre on Sunday 1 November and organisers are looking for local communities, organisations, stallholders and performers to join the celebrations.
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New signs could make Rugby town centre easier to explore

02 September 2026
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Plans for a new system of signs and maps across Rugby town centre could move a step closer when councillors meet next week.
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Town centre regeneration plans start to deliver

01 September 2026
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RUGBY Borough Council's ambitious plans to revitalise the town centre have started to deliver results.
Veteran Derek Arrowsmith with the crest from the original HMS Keppel and the bell from the HMS Keppel built for the Royal Navy in the 1950s.

Mayor of Rugby joins veterans to remember the heroes of HMS Keppel

26 August 2026
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THE Mayor of Rugby welcomed veterans to the Town Hall for a private remembrance ceremony for HMS Keppel, Rugby's adopted warship.
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Council launches £150,000 scheme to revitalise Rugby's allotments

25 August 2026
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PARISH councils and allotment associations in the borough can now apply for improvement grants under a new £150,000 scheme to get Rugby growing.
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New councillor grants deliver £126,000 for grassroots projects

24 August 2026
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RUGBY Borough Council has launched a new grants scheme to pump £126,000 into grassroots community projects.
The Rugby Town Guides host a packed programme of free walking tours during Heritage Open Days.

Rugby's history takes centre stage during Heritage Open Days

19 August 2026
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A TRIP to the top of the CEMEX tower, a guided tour of Rugby's own gin distillery and a special invite to the Mayor of Rugby's parlour all feature in this year's free Heritage Open Days programme.
(left to right) Cllr Sarah Feeney, county councillor for Benn Ward, Cllr Maggie O'Rourke, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for partnerships, health and wellbeing - and a councillor for Benn Ward, and the Mayor of Rugby, Cllr Nooria Sayani, at the Benn Ward Community Fun Day.

Community comes together for fun in the sun in Benn Ward

19 August 2026
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THE Mayor of Rugby joined residents at Millennium Green for the Benn Ward Community Fun Day.
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Rugby town centre businesses invited to help shape future support

18 August 2026
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Businesses in Rugby town centre are being invited to take part in a series of workshops to discuss the challenges they face and the support they need.
(left to right) John Howes, Rugby Borough Council's green space and biodiversity manager, Britain in Bloom judge Rob Dowling, fellow judge James Cordingley, and Colin Horton, council green spaces officer, depart the Town Hall at the start of the judging tour.

Rugby bids for Britain in Bloom glory

17 August 2026
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JUDGES have visited Rugby to tour the borough's bid for Britain in Bloom glory
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Group leaders unite to set out Rugby’s priorities for local government reorganisation

10 August 2026
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Three political group leaders on Rugby Borough Council have written jointly to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to set out priorities for Rugby as local government reorganisation moves forward.
Artist's impression of how Church Street could look with public realm improvements.

Council agrees ten-year plan to transform Rugby town centre

04 August 2026
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Rugby Borough Council has agreed a ten-year delivery plan to help bring new life to Rugby town centre.
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Council sets out phase two of service transformation programme

04 August 2026
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Rugby Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a focused transformation programme to make sure key services are ready for the move to a new unitary authority for north and east Warwickshire.
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Council backs Free Trees for Farmers

29 July 2026
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FARMERS in the borough can apply for free trees under a campaign which aims to create new wildlife habitats and support rural landscapes.
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Council reaffirms Local Plan submission

23 July 2026
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Rugby Borough Council has reaffirmed its earlier decision to submit the Borough's Local Plan for independent examination. 
Philip Blundell, Freeman of the Borough and a former Mayor of Rugby, has died.

Tributes paid to Philip Blundell

23 July 2026
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PHILIP Blundell, a Freeman of the Borough and former Mayor of Rugby, has died.
Cllr Maggie O'Rourke, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for partnerships, health and wellbeing, joined members of New Bilton Community Association and members of the council's parks team to celebrate the Green Flag success.

Rugby keeps the Green Flags flying

17 July 2026
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FIVE of Rugby's parks have retained Green Flag Awards, the international benchmark for quality parks and open spaces.
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Rugby Borough Council statement on Local Government Reorganisation

16 July 2026
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Rugby Borough Council has responded to the government’s announcement that the six councils in Warwickshire are to be replaced by two unitary councils, with one covering the north and east of the county including Rugby and one covering the south and west of the county.
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