KEEPING Rugby’s heritage alive is the aim of a group of Rugby Borough Councillors.
The Town Centre Heritage Task Group is asking residents for feedback as part of the council’s new corporate strategy, which identified tourism and the visitor economy among its priorities.
The new strategy comes with a new strapline – ‘proud of our past, fit for the future’.
The task group is asking for comments on how town centre events focuse on heritage, improving access to information about attractions and events, reviewing the blue plaque scheme, and how technology could promote the town’s proud history.
Coun Kathryn Lawrence, chair of the task group, said: “Rugby has a rich cultural heritage covering sport, politics, literature, engineering and the arts.
“There are already lots of events and activities that celebrate our heritage, including the Festival of Culture, the blue plaque scheme and the volunteer-led walking tours.
“We are interested in exploring how well these are working, how we could make more of our heritage, and whether there is a role for technology to make our heritage more accessible.”
So far the task group has heard the recent launch of new town centre branding and a new visitor website (www.therugbytown.co.uk) had brought renewed focus to promotional activity, with several organisations now working together.
Future meetings of the group will review feedback from residents and businesses.
Visit www.rugby.gov.uk/heritagereview to comment.
