Rugby Councillors will debate a recommendation to invite other councils across Warwickshire to join a review of their future structure and powers, said a council press release issued today. 

Cllr. Seb Lowe, Conservative Leader of Rugby Borough Council, said, “Residents of Rugby can be assured that our primary focus is on meeting the needs of our communities during the current civil emergency, and on ensuring that our borough recovers from the pandemic as quickly as possible.  This pandemic has shown that Rugby’s residents appreciate the support we have provided and value having a well-run authority with local decision-making."  

Cllr Lowe continued, “We must though consider whether we can deliver our long-term ambitions for Rugby more quickly and more efficiently with devolved powers and with more decision-making taking place closer to the communities we serve. I invite the leaders of all of the authorities in the county to join me and consider what arrangements we can make for the future. At the forefront of my considerations, however, must be what is right for Rugby.”

The debate will take place at the next full council meeting which will be live streamed via the council website at www.rugby.gov.uk/CouncilJuly2020 from 6pm on 21st July 2020.

Full council press release.