Politics

The leader of West Berkshire Council has refuted comments made by the leader of Reading council and the local MP about devolution plans.

Thatcham residents are invited to attend the town’s Annual Town Meeting.

Flood prevention works have been prioritised in West Berkshire.

Reading is making a land grab for parts of West Berkshire as plans for local government reorganisation continue.

A special guest will be giving a talk in Kingsclere next week.

The council has intervened in 117 domestic nuisance reports in the last few months.

An appeal against the decision to not allow an asphalt plant to be built near Membury Services is to be lodged.

Anti social behaviour in Pangbourne Meadows is to get some attention.

More than hundred tractors have gathered at Newbury Racecourse today (Saturday).

West Berkshire has agreed to join with two other councils in Oxfordshire.

Members of Newbury District Field Club heard a topical presentation this week on how Newbury ‘solved’ the housing crisis in the 20th century.

West Berkshire Council has confirmed it is securing alternative providers for its three adult day centres.

The candidates are beginning to emerge to replace Lee Dillon on West Berkshire Council and Thatcham Town Council.

Plans for an asphalt plant near Membury services have gone forward to West Berkshire Council.

Plans for a massive egg farm near Newbury have been hatched.

A hard hitting report suggests West Berkshire Council should refer itself to the local government ombudsman.

A charity is calling for more host families to support the growing number of lone children seeking asylum in West Berkshire.

The new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans have gone in.

Five-year-olds in West Berkshire have an average of three decayed teeth each.

Moves to reduce black bin collections to once every three weeks moves a step closer this week.