The Mayor of Rugby announced at the beginning of the Council meeting this week that Rugby had achieved gold in the small city category for the eleventh year in a row, it was then crowned overall winner for the Heart of England region.

The double victory means that Rugby will be entered for next year's national Britain in Bloom final.

Cllr. Lisa Parker, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for environment and public realm, said in a recent Council press statement, "Rugby has a remarkable record in the Heart of England in Bloom contest and we're delighted to win an eleventh gold award in a row and take the title of overall winner. In Bloom inspires the whole community, bringing together businesses which sponsor floral displays, volunteers, schools, residents and community organisations who all support our entry. Together with the council's parks and grounds team, it's a real team effort and I'm sure we'll rise to the challenge once again next year for the national Britain in Bloom contest."

Residents, businesses and schools who entered this year's Rugby in Bloom contest were presented with prizes earlier this month during award ceremonies at the Benn Hall.

July this year, it was announced that five of Rugby's parks kept their Green Flag status, see: https://www.rugbyconservatives.co.uk/news/rugby-parks-retain-their-gree…

Photo: Cllr. Lisa Parker.