Politics

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.

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

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.

Recycling in West Berkshire is set to change – with the re-usable sacks being replaced with a wheelie bin.

The Government is to decide whether the first hi-tech waste recycling plant in the country producing aviation fuel can go ahead in Theale.

The Mayor of Thatcham’s charity bingo evening was a big success.

Lee Dillon has confirmed he will stand down from his seats on West Berkshire Council and Thatcham Town Council.

Application for a bungalow next to nuclear bomb factory in West Berkshire likely to be refused on the grounds of national security.

West Berkshire homeless charity says its getting 12 to 15 calls a week, with people desperate for somewhere to live.

West Berkshire’s Conservative group leader is demanding the council figures out a better way to deal with roadworks

Connecting Communities in Berkshire (CCB) is an independent charity that is working to get more affordable housing in Beenham.

The spending budget approved by West Berkshire Council includes £2.1m to upgrade the gypsy traveller site at Ufton Nervet.

A Gypsy without a horse is not a Gypsy – or so the saying goes. But what happens when the lifestyle shifts?

Councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have paid for external consultants to help explore options for mergers ahead of a Government deadline.

West Berkshire Council’s budget has now been formally set