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Stratford District Council is facing calls to resist measures to limit the volume of solar farms in the area

Council facing calls to resist measures to limit the amount of solar farms

Rugby MP Mark Pawsey announced in December he would not stand again for election.

Tories wait to find out who's next

The first meeting of Rugby Borough Council's new cabinet will help to shape the way forward under no overall control. Photo: Google Street View.

Shape of things to come

The ticket office could close.

Anger at plans that could see end of train station's ticket office

One of the most senior figures on Stratford District Council has expressed concern that the results of local housing need surveys are being ignored.

Cabinet member sick of 'ignoring' housing surveys in district

A mainstay of Rugby town centre has now left...

And it's goodbye from them

The public toilets in Rugby's Caldecott Park offer a very limited public service.

No relief for Rugby park toilets

Nuneaton town hall. Photo: Google Street View.

Tackling town centre empty spaces

Mark Pawsey MP with Valeria, Elena and Andrew Wilkinson at the Houses of Parliament.

Schoolgirl visits Parliament for tea on the terrace with MP

As it used to be... the entrance to Inwoods House when it was home to CIA Insurance. Photo: Google Street View.

Housing plan unveiled for edge of town

The belief that a holiday let is being used illegally has led to another fine for a repeat offender.

Holiday let being used 'illegally' leads to another fine

A decision is still awaited on the fate of the landmark former HQ of Cemex in Rugby town centre. Photo: Google Street View.

Will it stay or will it go?

A council meeting had to be adjourned amid disruption and incendiary accusations against councillors over the future of Bedworth Civic Hall.

Warwickshire meeting adjourned after angry woman starts shouting at councillors

Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western. Photo supplied

MP renews call for permanent traveller sites after incidents

The scene that as sparked controversy in Willoughby. The owners of the left-hand property in the terrace - one of whom is a senior Rugby Borough Council officer - want to build a new home on the space to the left of it, described curiously as an 'extra wide plot' on the council documents. This image is from Google Street View.

First test for new-look council

Rugby Town Hall.

Leaders of the three political groups commit to working in harmony

Rugby Mayor Maggie O' Rourke

New Rugby Mayor reveals ambitious plans to bring communities together

A councillor finished his time in charge of Warwickshire's children’s services by condemning the irregular’ absence of senior figures from a “crucial” public meeting.

Councillor blasts no-shows at crucial' meeting about children in care

Cllr Derek Poole.

Long-serving councillor elected Leader of Rugby Borough Council

Cllr Jerry Roodhouse. Picture: Patrick Joyce.

Award for distinguished Rugby councillor

Warwick District Council's new leader Cllr Ian Davison (right) and new deputy leader Cllr Chris King (left). Picture supplied.

Green Party and Labour Party form pact to run Warwick District Council

Cllr Michael Moran

Rugby Labour group elects its new leader after local election shake-up

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New Warwickshire County Council chairman is following in late father’s footsteps

Cllr Derek Poole, left, is the new Conservative group leader on Rugby borough council, with Cllr Ian Picker, right, stepping up to be deputy.

Rugby Tories step up

It looks odd - but follows royal guidelines. A sign on the walk by Rugby's leisure centre.

It looks too bad to be true...

Three changes have been made to the 10-strong team of councillors in charge of services at Warwickshire County Council.

Three new appointments made to council

How it used to look... the former bungalow known as Gemini in Southam Road, Dunchurch, pictured on Google Street View in June 2009.

When one becomes two

Residents at retirement developments in Leamington have raised concerns that political representatives wanting to canvas in the run up to the Warwick District and Leamington Town Council elections were turned away at reception.

Residents at Leamington retirement developments raise election canvassing issue

An unlikely focus of attention in the Rugby Borough Council election in Bilton - Alwyn Road allotments. Photo: Google Street View.

Dig for election victory

The Liberal Democrats are set to take sole charge of the authority for the first time after winning 25 seats, of which 15 were gained, in the recent local elections.

New Liberal Democrat Stratford District Council cabinet to be formed on Saturday

Cllr Maggie O'Rourke takes over as Rugby's mayor on May 18.

Mayor with a mission

Rugby Borough Council joined the ranks of local authorities with no overall control after Thursday's election. Photo: Google Street View.

Deals or no deals, that is the question

Group leaders from the Green Party, Labour and Liberal Democrats will thrash out what happens next after the Conservatives suffered losses in the Warwick District Council elections.

Election reaction as Greens make big gains and Tories lose seats

Image courtesy of Warwick District Council.

Green gains and Tory losses mean no overall control of Warwick District Council

Cllr Maggie O'Rourke

Labour gains take Rugby Borough Council to no overall control

Local elections have taken place

Local elections: Liberal Democrats gain control of Stratford District Council

The results of the Warwick District Council elections 2023

The votes are in: The live results of the 2023 Warwick District Council Election

Local elections have taken place

Warwick district councillors: "voter ID requirement impact is hard to measure"

One third – 14 – of the borough’s seats will be contested at the local election on May 4.

Lib Dems not inclined to form coalition if election tips the balance of power

It's controversial but it's here...

Don't forget your photo ID so you can vote

Local elections take place on Thursday, May 4

How to vote without ID in local elections using emergency proxy vote

All 44 district seats are up for grabs at Warwick District Council

One prediction for the Warwick district elections - it will be unpredictable

Mark Pawsey MP asking his question during today's (Wednesday's) Prime Minister's Questions.

Rugby MP urges Prime Minister to come to town

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Road closures will be in place for the Two Castles Run. Photo supplied

Two Castles Run taking place this weekend

Former Leamington Mayor John Knight. Picture supplied.

A tribute to "dearly loved and dedicated" former Leamington Mayor John Knight

The Czechoslovak Memorial Fountain in Jephson Gardens.

Ceremony to remember Czechoslovak paratroopers who lived in Leamington