Rugby, Warwickshire

Rugby is a market town in the county of Warwickshire in central England on the River Avon. Rugby has a population of 62,790 (2002 estimate). The larger borough of Rugby has a population of 89,240.

Politics

Rugby is administered by two local authorities: Rugby Borough Council which covers Rugby and its surrounding countryside. And Warwickshire county council. The two authorities are responsible for different aspects of local government. Rugby is unparished and so does not have its own town council.

Related Topics:
Local authorities - Rugby Borough Council - Warwickshire - County council - Unparished - Town council

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Since 1983 Rugby has been part of the Parliamentary constituency of Rugby and Kenilworth, which since the 2005 general election has been represented by the Conservative Jeremy Wright.

Related Topics:
1983 - Rugby and Kenilworth - 2005 general election - Conservative - Jeremy Wright

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Between 1983 and 1997 the seat was held by the Consevative Jim Pawsey. And between 1997 and 2005 it was held by the Labour MP Andy King. Rugby has traditionally alternated between being a Labour and Conservative marginal.

Related Topics:
1983 - 1997 - Jim Pawsey - Labour - Andy King

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Prior to 1983, Rugby was a constituency in itself. A status which might be restored, if recent reccomendations by the Boundary Commision are implemented.

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