Rugby Borough Council2 days agoTwo-thirds of West Midlands elections delayedBallots in Cannock Chase, Redditch, Rugby and Tamworth are all called off for May.2 days ago16 Jan 2026Leader faces removal vote in election delay rowLabour's Chris Watkins faces a vote of no confidence over a request to delay this year's elections.16 Jan 202610 Jan 2026Council to ask for local election to be scrappedThe authority is one that could cease to exist if unitary authorities are introduced in England.10 Jan 202630 Nov 2025Councils submit final bids over future restructureWarwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire councils send in proposals for the government to decide.30 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Borough backs single unitary council for countyPoliticians from all three parties at Rugby Borough Council agree one authority would be best.24 Nov 202516 Sep 2025Council to use power to force lease of empty shopsThe move comes after the council reported that nearly one in four units in the town were empty.16 Sep 202519 Aug 2025County council hits out at new housing plansPlans for an extra 3,500 homes have been met with further opposition after protests earlier this year.19 Aug 202520 Jun 2025Festival celebrates arts and sport to boost townOne of the highlights will be the Couch to 5K run through the town on the Rugby festival's last day.20 Jun 202515 Jun 2025Hundreds of new school places proposedThe plan includes a dedicated section for 20 special educational needs and disabilities students.15 Jun 2025...
