To all of the people who came out to vote, to all of our members and volunteers who helped during the campaign, and to our candidates, Rugby Labour Party gives hearty thanks. Each of our existing councillors was returned with a higher majority than in 2007, and we strengthened our position in several wards, taking [...]

Back to introductions to our councillors and candidates. Brian Whistance has been serving Benn ward for many years as a councillor. He is particularly concerned with the cuts being made by the Tories locally. Local groups such as Rugby Victim Support, Rugby Citizens Advice, Crossroads and the Warwickshire Race Equality Partnership all stand to lose [...]

Ramesh Srivastava is a councillor for Newbold, and is up for re-election this year. Here, he talks about the work of a councillor, such as dealing with individual casework. For more information about Ramesh, please see his pages: Councillor for Newbold 2011 Candidate

Don Williams, currently the mayor, is seeking re-election as councillor for New Bilton. Please see his message above about the issues of housing, the local environment and parking that are dear to his heart. For more information about Don, please see his pages: Councillor for New Bilton 2011 Election Candidate

Here is another of our candidates for May 5th, Steve Birkett, talking about the effect of cuts on the young and the old. The video was shot at Blackwood Avenue shops, which the local Tory councillors have made many promises about over the years, but are still in a state. Steve’s candidate statement is here [...]

Councillor Claire Edwards talking about some of the main issues affecting Brownsover South, including continued threats to services at the Community Centre. There is more about Claire on this site: Councillor for Brownsover South 2011 Candidate

Labour Launches its Campaign for May 5th Local Elections. Experience, Local knowledge and Innovation are the foundation of your Labour Rugby Borough Council candidates. They are all committed to our pledges to: Fight to retain Front-Line Services; Fight to protect our Young and Older people, and Listen to your concerns and ensure that they are [...]

Jim Shera, Labour Group Leader, gave this speech at the budget setting meeting last month. Full text below the fold:

Today saw the confirmation of the candidates for the election to Rugby Borough Council on May 5 2011. It is vital that as many people as possible get out and vote in these elections, to send a message to the Coalition government that the cuts are too deep and too fast. We are seeing the [...]