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Consultations

Modernising the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum building

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum (RAGM ) is embarking on an exciting project to improve their spaces in order to better deliver their cultural and educational objectives, safeguard the rich heritage assets in their custody and ensure RAGM’s sustainable future.

Find out more about the consultation on modernising the RAGM building

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government is consulting on proposals to reorganise local government in the county of Warwickshire.

Rugby Borough Council is also consulting on matters that are important to Rugby residents, to inform details of any new councils that may be created.

Rugby Central SPD

Consultation on a proposed Supplementary Planning Document covering any redevelopment of the Rugby Central shopping centre.

View more information on the Rugby Central SPD consultation

Proposed Submission Local Plan (Regulation 19) consultation

Consultation on the proposed Submission Local Plan runs from 30 January to 13 March 2026.

View more information on the Proposed Submission Local Plan consultation

Community Governance Review - Rugby Radio Station site (now Houlton) in Clifton-upon-Dunsmore parish

We have launched a Community Governance Review (CGR) after receiving a petition requesting the removal of the former Rugby Radio Station site (now Houlton) from the parish of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore and the creation of a new parish council to serve Houlton.

View more information on the Community Governance Review and take part in the 'stage one' consultation

Renewal of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs)

We have launched public consultations on proposals to renew the borough's three Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) for a further three years.

The borough's PSPOs cover:

dog control
intoxicating substances in the town centre
Newbold Quarry Nature Reserve

View more information and take part in the consultations

Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Neighbourhood Plan

In accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (Regulation 16) a 6-week public consultation on the Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Neighbourhood Plan will be held, starting on 23 September 2025.

View more information on the Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Neighbourhood Plan consultation

Proposed Changes to the Traffic Regulation Order in Rugby town centre

We are proposing changes to the existing Traffic Regulation Order which limits vehicular access to the town centre, to support the night-time economy, enhance the street scene and improve safety.

View more information and take part in the Traffic Regulation Order consultation

Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031

We have launched a consultation on our draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031.

View more information and take part in the licensing policy consultation

Previous consultations

Title	Dates consultation was open	More information
High Street Rental Auctions	Closed 11 August 2025	The council has adopted High Street Rental Auctions
Refurbishment of park and play area at Bawnmore Park - masterplan	Closed 8 August 2025	Responses will inform the final masterplan for the refurbishment
Economic Strategy	Closed 7 April 2025	The strategy was adopted.
Future of Rounds Gardens	Closed 21 March 2025	To follow.
South West Rugby design code	Closed 10 March 2025
Air quality status report	Closed 26 November 2024	The report was adopted.
Enhanced streets and spaces	21 September to 14 October 2024	Feedback has been incorporated into the council's consideration of future public realm works.
Gambling policy statement of principles	17 July to 11 October 2024	The policy statement was adopted by the council.
Cemetery and crematorium regulations	1 June to 8 July 2024	The regulations were adopted by the council.
Shop fronts design guide supplementary planning document	7 May to 18 June 2024	Representations were considered by a meeting of the Council held on 10 July 2024.
Rugby's live music scene		Responses were reported to the Rugby Live Music Scene Task and Finish Group.
Refurbishment of park and play area at Bawnmore Park	13 March to 12 April 2024	Responses will inform the next stage of the plans.
Refurbishment of park and play area at Cherwelton Play Area, Brownsover	13 March to 12 April 2024	Responses will inform the next stage of the plans.
Refurbishment of park and play area at New Bilton Recreation Ground	13 March to 12 April 2024	Responses will inform the next stage of the plans.
Article 4 Direction (emerging)	5 February to 21 March 2024	Representations will be considered by a meeting of the Council.
Survey of residents	18 December 2023 to 4 March 2024	Responses will inform the council's performance dashboard and inform future actions addressing matters raised.
Local Plan Issues and Options consultation	2 October 2023 to 2 February 2024	Representations are to be considered at a future meeting.
Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places	2 October to 31 October 2023	Representations were considered by a meeting of the Council held on 13 December 2023.
Draft Street Trading Policy and fees	28 September to 25 October 2023	Representations were considered by the Licensing and Safety Committee held on 28 November 2023.