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It's budget time and council tax is going up in West Berkshire

It's budget time and council tax is going up in West Berkshire

It's budget time and council tax is going up in West Berkshire

02 February 2022

Council Tax in West Berkshire is set to increase by four per cent this year.


Newbury Racecourse lobbies residents for another go at the Christmas Carnival

Newbury Racecourse lobbies residents for another go at the Christmas Carnival

Newbury Racecourse lobbies residents for another go at the Christmas Carnival

28 January 2022

The Christmas Carnival could be back on the cards at Newbury Racecourse.


Council plans to increase number of gypsy and traveller sites

Council plans to increase number of gypsy and traveller sites

Council plans to increase number of gypsy and traveller sites

24 January 2022

West Berkshire has a shortage of gypsy traveller sites.


Pincents Lane's 165 houses plan is rejected – too much traffic

Pincents Lane's 165 houses plan is rejected – too much traffic

Pincents Lane's 165 houses plan is rejected – too much traffic

20 January 2022

Plans for 165 homes at Pincents Lane in Tilehurst have been rejected by West Berkshire Council.


More than 2,750 objections to 165 houses at Pincents Lane

More than 2,750 objections to 165 houses at Pincents Lane

More than 2,750 objections to 165 houses at Pincents Lane

17 January 2022

Controversial plans for 165 new homes at Pincents Lane in Tilehurst go before the council this week.


Bed blockers: West Berkshire social care asked to help clear one in three hospital beds

Bed blockers: West Berkshire social care asked to help clear one in three hospital beds

Bed blockers: West Berkshire social care asked to help clear one in three hospital beds

13 January 2022

West Berkshire Council says it has been told to help hospitals clear one in three beds to prepare for Omicron peak.


POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign over lockdown gatherings at No 10 Downing Street?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign over lockdown gatherings at No 10 Downing Street?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign over lockdown gatherings at No 10 Downing Street?

13 January 2022

Do you think the PM should quit after allegations of 'parties' at Number 10 during lockdown?


Council apologises to community bus charity - but it is not enough

Council apologises to community bus charity - but it is not enough

Council apologises to community bus charity - but it is not enough

08 January 2022

The community bus charity rowing with West Berkshire Council over funding cuts says the authority needs to do more than apologise.


Planning process for Monks Lane sport hub 'flawed' and 'a shambles' claims

Planning process for Monks Lane sport hub 'flawed' and 'a shambles' claims

Planning process for Monks Lane sport hub 'flawed' and 'a shambles' claims

06 January 2022

Newbury Town Council is writing to West Berkshire Council to stop work on the new Sports Hub at Monks Lane.


"It is an unimaginative box"

"It is an unimaginative box"

"It is an unimaginative box"

06 January 2022

Plans to redevelop the Newbury Magistrates Court building have been dubbed a cross between a fire station and a car park.


Pincents Manor Hotel: plans for 50 apartments for the elderly

Pincents Manor Hotel: plans for 50 apartments for the elderly

Pincents Manor Hotel: plans for 50 apartments for the elderly

30 December 2021

Plans have been submitted for a 50 bed care home at Pincents Manor Hotel


Council 'at fault' over community bus budget cuts

Council 'at fault' over community bus budget cuts

Council 'at fault' over community bus budget cuts

30 December 2021

West Berkshire Council has been told to apologise and compensate a community bus charity


Newbury MP welcomes council funding boost for local homeless people

Newbury MP welcomes council funding boost for local homeless people

Newbury MP welcomes council funding boost for local homeless people

22 December 2021

Laura Farris MP has welcomed the council's announcement that it is set to receive a large grant from central government to support homeless people.


Football is back at Faraday Road, along with other park sports

Football is back at Faraday Road, along with other park sports

Football is back at Faraday Road, along with other park sports

21 December 2021

Newbury's former football ground in Faraday Road has re-opened as a public recreation space.


PM: No lockdown or new restrictions before Christmas

PM: No lockdown or new restrictions before Christmas

PM: No lockdown or new restrictions before Christmas

21 December 2021

Boris Johnson has given the go-ahead for people’s Christmas plans.


“As a parent and a teacher, I cannot believe how inadequate mental health care is.”

“As a parent and a teacher, I cannot believe how inadequate mental health care is.”

“As a parent and a teacher, I cannot believe how inadequate mental health care is.”

21 December 2021

Children’s mental health care in West Berkshire is in crisis, with five-year wait times for some services.


Newbury BID joins #BusinessBooster campaign

Newbury BID joins #BusinessBooster campaign

Newbury BID joins #BusinessBooster campaign

20 December 2021

Newbury Business Improvement District (BID) has signed an open letter urging the Government to provide assistance to the high street.


Conservative candidate wins Tilehurst by-election

Conservative candidate wins Tilehurst by-election

Conservative candidate wins Tilehurst by-election

17 December 2021

Conservative candidate Akinbiyi Oloko has won the by-election for West Berkshire Council's Tilehurst South and Holybrook ward.


£240k council down payment for Monks Lane use agreed behind closed doors

£240k council down payment for Monks Lane use agreed behind closed doors

£240k council down payment for Monks Lane use agreed behind closed doors

15 December 2021

Newbury Rugby Club is to get a £240,000 down payment from West Berkshire Council, in addition to £41,000 a year rent


"When we turn people away they have been really understanding."

"When we turn people away they have been really understanding."

"When we turn people away they have been really understanding."

14 December 2021

New bookings for the pop-up Covid booster vaccine clinic at Hungerford Cricket Club have been suspended.


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