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Tory group says Lib Dems have been reckless with council finances

Tory group says Lib Dems have been reckless with council finances

Tory group says Lib Dems have been reckless with council finances

06 February 2025

West Berkshire’s Conservative group has criticised the Lib Dem authority of taking just 21 months to ‘bring the council to the brink of bankruptcy.

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Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

06 February 2025

Town and parish councils have lodged their responses to the proposed main modifications to the district Local Plan for review.


Council’s £16m cash plea to government

Council’s £16m cash plea to government

Council’s £16m cash plea to government

05 February 2025

West Berkshire Council is asking for a £16m handout from government to stave off going in to debt.


Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

05 February 2025

West Berkshire Council’s finances have been described as having ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditor KPMG.

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Council to find £12.1m of budget cuts for the coming year

Council to find £12.1m of budget cuts for the coming year

Council to find £12.1m of budget cuts for the coming year

04 February 2025

Council costs will continue to be more than its income this year – with a starting deficit of £12.1m.


Town council approves budget and precept increase

Town council approves budget and precept increase

Town council approves budget and precept increase

03 February 2025

Thatcham Town Council has approved its draft budget for the next fiscal year, as well as a tax increase.

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Last chance to have your say on the Local Plan

Last chance to have your say on the Local Plan

Last chance to have your say on the Local Plan

29 January 2025

Time is nearly up for Thatcham residents to share their comments on the West Berkshire Local Plan.


Plug in wallpaper idea for homes in West Berks

Plug in wallpaper idea for homes in West Berks

Plug in wallpaper idea for homes in West Berks

29 January 2025

Proposals for electric wallpaper in social housing instead of heat pumps have been put before West Berkshire Council.


Green light for new GP surgery

Green light for new GP surgery

Green light for new GP surgery

24 January 2025

The new GP surgery at Newbury College has been approved.


MP furious over delay to new RBH build

MP furious over delay to new RBH build

MP furious over delay to new RBH build

22 January 2025

Newbury’s MP has slammed the government after it announced that construction of the new Royal Berkshire Hospital has been put back.

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Plans to scrap dog poo bins

Plans to scrap dog poo bins

Plans to scrap dog poo bins

22 January 2025

West Berkshire Council wants to remove 87 dog waste bins and 81 litter bins currently managed by its grounds maintenance contractor.

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Consultation on bus gate for Newbury development

Consultation on bus gate for Newbury development

Consultation on bus gate for Newbury development

17 January 2025

The council wants to install a bus gate on a Shaw-cum-Donnington street.


More than 400 hours of storm overflows in West Berkshire rivers since New Year

More than 400 hours of storm overflows in West Berkshire rivers since New Year

More than 400 hours of storm overflows in West Berkshire rivers since New Year

16 January 2025

Sewage has been discharging into three of West Berkshire’s rivers for more than 400 hours since the beginning of 2025.


Theale Station footbridge to open tomorrow after ‘unacceptable’ 10-year delay

Theale Station footbridge to open tomorrow after ‘unacceptable’ 10-year delay

Theale Station footbridge to open tomorrow after ‘unacceptable’ 10-year delay

15 January 2025

The new Theale Station footbridge will finally open tomorrow.

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Roads minister digs herself a hole… and pledges pothole cash to councils

Roads minister digs herself a hole… and pledges pothole cash to councils

Roads minister digs herself a hole… and pledges pothole cash to councils

15 January 2025

West Berkshire could get a share of government cash to tackle the potholes.


Conservationists celebrate after Kennet Shopping centre plans are rejected

Conservationists celebrate after Kennet Shopping centre plans are rejected

Conservationists celebrate after Kennet Shopping centre plans are rejected

11 January 2025

Conservationists in Newbury are celebrating the ‘win’ after plans to redevelop the town centre got refused by the council


Developer ‘very disappointed’ with Kennet Shopping centre plan rejection

Developer ‘very disappointed’ with Kennet Shopping centre plan rejection

Developer ‘very disappointed’ with Kennet Shopping centre plan rejection

10 January 2025

The developer behind the thwarted Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment says it is taking legal advice to appeal

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Plans in for new Victoria Park café in Newbury

Plans in for new Victoria Park café in Newbury

Plans in for new Victoria Park café in Newbury

09 January 2025

Plans for the Victoria Park Community Café have been submitted to West Berkshire Council.


How rising food prices, angry rural workers and a broken social care system was tackled in Newbury – 230 years ago

How rising food prices, angry rural workers and a broken social care system was tackled in Newbury – 230 years ago

How rising food prices, angry rural workers and a broken social care system was tackled in Newbury – 230 years ago

07 January 2025

Cost-of-living issues today hail back to a conversation between the equivalent of local council leaders 230 years ago in a Newbury pub.


Will it or won’t it get the go ahead this week? Kennet Centre plans up before council

Will it or won’t it get the go ahead this week? Kennet Centre plans up before council

Will it or won’t it get the go ahead this week? Kennet Centre plans up before council

07 January 2025

The redevelopment of the Kennet Centre comes up at West Berkshire Council later this week.

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