- Niki Hinman Local Democracy Reporter

West Berkshire schools cash clawback ‘an omnishambles’

West Berkshire Council has made a partial climbdown in the schools cash clawback row.

More chance to say yay or nay to Newbury pedestrianisation in survey

More chance to say yay or nay to Newbury pedestrianisation in survey

The pilot scheme to pedestrianise Newbury town centre is likely to happen next spring.

Police continue investigation into threatening behaviour allegations at West Berkshire Council

Police continue investigation into threatening behaviour allegations at West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council has increased security at its Newbury offices after a public order incident last Friday.

Man arrested outside council offices for abusive and threatening behaviour

Man arrested outside council offices for abusive and threatening behaviour

Police are investigating after a man threatened staff and councillors at West Berkshire’s council office in Newbury.

Schools row sees special council meeting convened

04 September 2024

Schools row sees special council meeting convened

04 September 2024

The ongoing row between schools in West Berkshire being told to give ‘surplus’ cash back to the council takes another turn this week.

The Downs School sends scathing letter attacking West Berkshire Council

03 September 2024

The Downs School sends scathing letter attacking West Berkshire Council

03 September 2024

The Downs School has appealed to the Department for Education to intervene in the cash claw back row with West Berkshire Council.

West Berkshire has fewest pharmacies per head in country

02 September 2024

West Berkshire has fewest pharmacies per head in country

02 September 2024

West Berkshire has the lowest provision of pharmacies per head in the country.

New data hub shows Thames Valley crime stats

30 August 2024

New data hub shows Thames Valley crime stats

30 August 2024

Crime statistics in the West Berkshire and Thames Valley can now be searched on a new data hub.

Children’s services overspend in West Berkshire prompts funding calls

Children’s services overspend in West Berkshire prompts funding calls

The “extremely challenging” cost of children’s social care placements sees calls for more funding

New café design sees Victoria Park facility inch closer

New café design sees Victoria Park facility inch closer

Here’s what the new café will look like in Newbury’s Victoria Park.

Council asked for permission to rent private pool to schools

Council asked for permission to rent private pool to schools

Owners of Chapel Row pool seek permission to rent it

Padworth College wants to revamp oid teaching block

28 August 2024

Padworth College wants to revamp oid teaching block

28 August 2024

Padworth College is looking to do a refit.

West Berkshire’s Tory leader faces Code of Conduct hearing

27 August 2024

West Berkshire’s Tory leader faces Code of Conduct hearing

27 August 2024

The leader of the West Berkshire Council Tory group is up before standards committee this week – after insulting a fellow councillor.

First doctor’s surgery in Thatcham to get blue plaque

25 August 2024

First doctor’s surgery in Thatcham to get blue plaque

25 August 2024

An application for permission to put up a blue plaque commemorating the first ever doctor’s surgery in Thatcham has been submitted.

What are they doing with the parking in West Berks?

23 August 2024

What are they doing with the parking in West Berks?

23 August 2024

On-street parking charges going up in West Berkshire to bring in more cash for the council

Where does the council’s money go?

21 August 2024

Where does the council’s money go?

21 August 2024

West Berkshire Council has a budget of around £174m to spend on the district’s services.

League football to kick off at Newbury’s Faraday Road in September

20 August 2024

League football to kick off at Newbury’s Faraday Road in September

20 August 2024

League football is about to return to Newbury’s Faraday Road – for the first time in six years.

West Berks Council responds to planning inspector’s demand for more homes

West Berks Council responds to planning inspector’s demand for more homes

Thatcham looks set to get even more housing.

Where will the extra houses go in West Berkshire?

Where will the extra houses go in West Berkshire?