The council has agreed a range of flood reduction schemes in areas that have seen repeated flooding, including Wolston, Grandborough, Withybrook, Stretton-on-Dunsmore and Brandon.
The work will be delivered in partnership with Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, combining expert knowledge with local action and working with affected communities.
A major part of the programme will focus on natural flood management in the Wolston area. This means working with nature to slow the flow of water and reduce the risk of flooding.
This could include planting trees, improving soil, and creating features that hold water back during heavy rain. These measures help reduce flooding while also supporting wildlife and improving green spaces.
Other projects will focus on practical improvements in known hotspots. These include:
Together, the projects aim to reduce flood risk, protect homes and businesses, and make communities more resilient to extreme weather.
Recent storms and wetter winters have increased the risk of flooding across the borough, and action is needed to help communities prepare for the future.
The new programme supports the council’s wider plans to tackle climate change and protect residents from its impacts.
Cllr Alison Livesey, Chair of Rugby Borough Council’s Climate Emergency Working Group, said: “Flooding has a real impact on people’s lives, from damage to homes to the stress and worry it causes. That is why it is so important we take action.
“These projects will help us better understand flood risk and put measures in place to reduce it. Just as importantly, they will help us cope as our climate continues to change.”
Cllr Sam Edwards, Deputy Chair of the Climate Emergency Working Group, said: “This is about protecting our communities and making them more resilient. By working with expert partners, we can deliver practical solutions in the areas that need them most.
“I am particularly pleased to see the focus on natural solutions, which not only reduce flood risk but also support our environment and local wildlife.”
Work on the projects is expected to begin this year, with some schemes delivering short-term improvements and others forming part of longer-term plans to manage flood risk across the borough.
The projects are being funded from Rugby Borough Council’s climate reserve.