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Heritage history walks return to Newbury this summer

27 June 2023
Heritage history walks return to Newbury this summer

Heritage history walks return to Newbury this summer

27 June 2023

Newbury Town Council is again putting on its ‘Explore Newbury’ heritage walking tours in July, August, and September.


New 45-horse training stable plans for Boxford

26 June 2023
New 45-horse training stable plans for Boxford

New 45-horse training stable plans for Boxford

26 June 2023

Plans for a new racehorse training centre near Boxford have been approved.


Lib Dems annouced challenger for Newbury parliamentary seat

20 June 2023
Lib Dems annouced challenger for Newbury parliamentary seat

Lib Dems annouced challenger for Newbury parliamentary seat

20 June 2023

The Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate to challenge Newbury MP Laura Farris for her seat at the next general election.

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West Berkshire residents offered help to switch energy providers

16 June 2023
West Berkshire residents offered help to switch energy providers

West Berkshire residents offered help to switch energy providers

16 June 2023

Residents offered help to switch energy suppliers


Developer of Kennet Shopping centre appeals planning refusal

15 June 2023
Developer of Kennet Shopping centre appeals planning refusal

Developer of Kennet Shopping centre appeals planning refusal

15 June 2023

A developer has appealed refused plans to rework Newbury town centre.

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‘This prom means so much to all these kids’

14 June 2023
‘This prom means so much to all these kids’

‘This prom means so much to all these kids’

14 June 2023

Pupils at a Newbury school are being banned from their end of year prom.

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Use empty homes to house refugees plea

12 June 2023
Use empty homes to house refugees plea

Use empty homes to house refugees plea

12 June 2023

Empty houses in West Berkshire should be used to house refugees from Ukraine.

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Council vows to tackle planning backlog

11 June 2023
Council vows to tackle planning backlog

Council vows to tackle planning backlog

11 June 2023

West Berkshire Council says it is employing temporary planning consultants to tackle the backlog of planning applications.


Newbury Library given Library of Sanctuary status

09 June 2023
Newbury Library given Library of Sanctuary status

Newbury Library given Library of Sanctuary status

09 June 2023

Newbury Library has been given an award.


‘If you see the bin is overflowing please do take your rubbish home’

08 June 2023
‘If you see the bin is overflowing please do take your rubbish home’

‘If you see the bin is overflowing please do take your rubbish home’

08 June 2023

Take it home or find another bin – that’s the response to the public from West Berkshire Council about over flowing rubbish and dog waste.

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Council pledges to re-energise pedestrian plans for Newbury

08 June 2023
Council pledges to re-energise pedestrian plans for Newbury

Council pledges to re-energise pedestrian plans for Newbury

08 June 2023

Pedestrianising Newbury town centre is now back on the agenda with the new Liberal Democrat-controlled council.


Government cash for new School Streets scheme

07 June 2023
Government cash for new School Streets scheme

Government cash for new School Streets scheme

07 June 2023

The council has been allocated £275k of funding to deliver a new School Streets scheme and develop improvements to walking and cycling routes.


More homes for Ukranians and Afghans in West Berkshire

06 June 2023
More homes for Ukranians and Afghans in West Berkshire

More homes for Ukranians and Afghans in West Berkshire

06 June 2023

West Berkshire Council is boosting the number of homes for families arriving from Ukraine and Afganistan.


RBH progressing with plans to redevelop Reading site

06 June 2023
RBH progressing with plans to redevelop Reading site

RBH progressing with plans to redevelop Reading site

06 June 2023

The Royal Berkshire Hospital says it is progressing with plans to redevelop the site.


West Berkshire Council refuses new skate ramp application

02 June 2023
West Berkshire Council refuses new skate ramp application

West Berkshire Council refuses new skate ramp application

02 June 2023

Red tape has got in the way of a new skate ramp in Aldermaston.

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£4.7m overspend at West Berkshire Council

02 June 2023
£4.7m overspend at West Berkshire Council

£4.7m overspend at West Berkshire Council

02 June 2023

The incoming Liberal Democrat administration at West Berkshire Council will inherit a £4.7m overspend

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£0.5m cash boost for sports

30 May 2023
£0.5m cash boost for sports

£0.5m cash boost for sports

30 May 2023

West Berkshire is to get more than half a million pounds of cash for sports facilities.


Opposition councillors appointed to head up scrutiny panel

29 May 2023
Opposition councillors appointed to head up scrutiny panel

Opposition councillors appointed to head up scrutiny panel

29 May 2023

West Berkshire Council's own internal watchdog committee will be chaired and vice chaired by opposition councillors.

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Shadow executive announced by West Berkshire Tories

27 May 2023
Shadow executive announced by West Berkshire Tories

Shadow executive announced by West Berkshire Tories

27 May 2023

The West Berkshire Conservative group, now in opposition on the council, has announced its shadow executive team.

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‘We go into the new administration with hope’

26 May 2023
‘We go into the new administration with hope’

‘We go into the new administration with hope’

26 May 2023

The first session of West Berkshire Council since the local council elections in early May, sat last night.

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