Rugby Borough Council Archives - The Rugby Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

Rugby Borough Council100 posts

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2022

Rugby to host Warwickshire’s first Money Advice Market to help residents with cost-of-living crisis

NEWS 4^th Oct, 2024

Con artists targeting Rugby motorists with parking ticket scams

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2024

Council chiefs back parking changes in borough

NEWS 29^th May, 2024

Labour set to lead Rugby Borough Council under new pact with Lib Dems

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2024

Frustrated family highlights inclusivity issues with Rugby’s playgrounds

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2023

New social housing development set to go ahead at former tower block site

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2023

Life's a beach as town centre gears up for free fun summer events

NEWS 4^th Jul, 2023

New-build flats acquired by Rugby Borough Council

NEWS 18^th May, 2023

Rugby Borough Council elects new leader

NEWS 18^th May, 2023

Rugby's Labour borough councillors elect new leader

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2023

New sculpture marking rugby bicentenary unveiled in town centre

NEWS 10^th Mar, 2023

Rugby ready for coronation celebrations

NEWS 2^nd Mar, 2023

Owners of empty homes urged to bring them back into use - or risk paying double amount of Council Tax

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2023

Nominations wanted to honour Rugby's sporting heroes

NEWS 15^th Feb, 2023

Average annual Council Tax bill in Rugby to rise by £82

NEWS 15^th Feb, 2023

Around 10,300 Rugby households set to receive Cost of Living payments in 2023-24

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2023

Council set to adopt eco-friendly guidelines for developments in Rugby

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2023

Councils at loggerheads over proposed new secondary school for north Rugby

NEWS 21^st Jan, 2023

Beloved ex-mayor receives another prestigious honour

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2023

Rugby market set for revamp as specialist operator takes over

NEWS 16^th Jan, 2023

Councillors to urge progress on new secondary school for north Rugby

NEWS 4^th Jan, 2023

Cost of living crisis costs Rugby Borough Council more than 2.7million

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2023

Windfall for Rugby’s voluntary and community sector approved by council

NEWS 20^th Dec, 2022

Council adopts ‘fresh, ambitious vision’ for future of Rugby town centre

NEWS 19^th Dec, 2022

Council says review of housing blueprint will help it retain 'influence and control of development'

NEWS 15^th Dec, 2022

Council to explore options to reopen Brandon Stadium

NEWS 29^th Nov, 2022

Council outlines plans to reach 'net zero'

NEWS 28^th Nov, 2022

Residents asked to help finalise plans for Brownsover play area revamp

NEWS 25^th Nov, 2022

Council backs campaigns to challenge abuse of women and girls

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2022

Plan to demolish town centre office block for new Aldi store gets thumbs-up from public

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2022

Campaigners hopeful after council rejects plan to demolish Brandon Stadium for housing

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2022

Rugby's Park Connector Network extended in New Bilton

NEWS 27^th Oct, 2022

Mayor urges Rugbeians to wear a poppy with pride

NEWS 20^th Oct, 2022

Campaign group to show Rugbeians route of controversial proposed new road

NEWS 10^th Oct, 2022

Plans to revamp Bilton park move ahead after funding secured

NEWS 7^th Oct, 2022

Residents invited to have their say on Rugby planning policies

NEWS 7^th Oct, 2022

Rugby councillors raise concerns sewage dumping in River Avon could lead to 'open sewer running through town’

NEWS 6^th Oct, 2022

Retailer plans to build new global headquarters campus on green belt fields near Ansty

NEWS 27^th Sep, 2022

Work to dismantle 60-year-old Rugby tower blocks to begin this week

NEWS 26^th Sep, 2022

Community leaders come together to tackle knife crime in Rugby

NEWS 15^th Sep, 2022

Labour leaders praise Rugby’s longest-serving councillor at celebration event

NEWS 15^th Sep, 2022

Bin collections to be suspended and council buildings closed for Queen's State Funeral

NEWS 14^th Sep, 2022

Eight arrested after man stabbed in Rugby

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13^th Sep, 2022

Rugby marks beginning of King Charles III's reign with formal Proclamation

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

12^th Sep, 2022

LOOK: Rugbeians lay floral tributes in memory of the Queen

NEWS 10^th Sep, 2022

New super-fast internet network coming to Rugby

NEWS UPDATE 9^th Sep, 2022

Rugby pays its respects to the Queen

NEWS 9^th Sep, 2022

How Rugbeians can pay their respects to the Queen

NEWS 30^th Aug, 2022

Council staff thanked for going 'above and beyond' to help injured tenant in early hours of Christmas Day

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2022

Historic bandstand restored to former glory

NEWS 19^th Aug, 2022

Houlton School wins fourth award for listed building transformation

NEWS 18^th Aug, 2022

A-Level students celebrating in Rugby asked to be 'good citizens'

NEWS 16^th Aug, 2022

Recruits wanted to help Rugby’s elections run smoothly

NEWS 15^th Aug, 2022

Construction begins at controversial new logistics park near Dunchurch

NEWS 10^th Aug, 2022

Gymnastics club's new premises plan moves a step closer

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LOOK: Hundreds flock to sunny park for day of summer fun and games

NEWS 29^th Jul, 2022

Green Flag flying in Rugby as five parks given top marks

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2022

Pathway improvements link recreation ground to Rugby’s Park Connector Network

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2022

Rugby's council car parks go cashless

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2022

Summer of sport and play lined up for school holidays

21^st Jul, 2022

'Emotional' Charlotte leads Queen’s Baton Relay into Rugby

NEWS 20^th Jul, 2022

Summer of scientific discovery on offer to youngsters during school holidays

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2022

Help with cost-of-living crisis on offer in Rugby this weekend

NEWS UPDATE 13^th Jul, 2022

Festival of Sport to welcome Queen’s Baton Relay to Rugby

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2022

Low-rent housing to be built at Biart Place

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2022

Council launches blueprint for Rugby's green future

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2022

Armed Forces Week parade returns to Rugby after pandemic-enforced absence

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

25^th May, 2022

Murals depicting Rugby's heritage add finishing touch to transformation of nature trail

NEWS 24^th May, 2022

Rugby's new Mayor aims to unite urban and rural communities

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

23^rd May, 2022

Roar returns to Rugby as Bikefest brings thousands to town centre

NEWS 19^th May, 2022

Union says bin strike negotiations are '80 per cent of the way there'

NEWS 19^th May, 2022

Landlord says claims HMOs harm the community are 'offensive'

NEWS 18^th May, 2022

Bin collection strike to continue after union rejects council's 'unacceptable' pay offer

NEWS 17^th May, 2022

Council offers pay rises in effort to end bin strikes

NEWS 11^th May, 2022

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Rugby

NEWS 10^th May, 2022

Rockers and riders to entertain crowds at this year's Bikefest

NEWS 9^th May, 2022

Bin collection strikes extended for a further five weeks

NEWS 6^th May, 2022

Labour wins two seats from Conservatives in Rugby Borough Council elections

NEWS 5^th May, 2022

Polls open for Rugby Borough Council elections

NEWS 3^rd May, 2022

Bikefest returns to traditional spring slot after two years of pandemic disruption

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2022

Rugby's longest-serving councillor given standing ovation upon his retirement

NEWS 28^th Apr, 2022

Would-be councillor claims too many Houses of Multiple Occupation are causing problems in the community

NEWS 27^th Apr, 2022

Campaigners plea for support over proposed Brandon Stadium regeneration

NEWS 26^th Apr, 2022

'Enough is enough' - Rugby bin workers begin two-week strike over pay

NEWS 25^th Apr, 2022

Striking Rugby bin workers 'struggling to put food on table', says union

NEWS 25^th Apr, 2022

Black bin collections to be prioritised during two-week strike

NEWS 22^nd Apr, 2022

Rugby council issues statement in response to union organising bin collection strikes

NEWS UPDATE 21^st Apr, 2022

Rugby bin workers to go on strike for two weeks

NEWS 20^th Apr, 2022

Rugby charity veteran distraught after treasured 15-year-old rose tree dug up from family grave

NEWS 16^th Apr, 2022

'Joyous gathering' marks completion of Rotary volunteers' Great Central Walk restoration project

NEWS 12^th Apr, 2022

Rugby's communities encouraged to come together on Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend

NEWS UPDATE 10^th Apr, 2022

Rugby's longest-serving councillor receives honorary doctorate from Coventry University

NEWS 8^th Apr, 2022

Rugby Labour Party outlines plans for borough ahead of local elections

NEWS 6^th Apr, 2022

Council outlines procedures for tax rebates in Rugby

NEWS 5^th Apr, 2022

'Heart-warming' response to Homes for Ukraine scheme sees 37 Rugby households open their doors to refugees

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2022

Life-saving defibrillator unveiled in memory of teen Jamie

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2022

Cashless payment option proposed for Rugby's council-run car parks

NEWS 21^st Mar, 2022

Rugby's new reusable products a 'small step' towards sustainability

NEWS 20^th Mar, 2022

Celebration to mark completion of Rotary Club's Great Central Walk restoration project

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2022

Eco-friendly bags and cups to launch in Rugby on Global Recycling Day