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It is hard to overstate the seriousness of the announcement that West Berkshire Council has asked the government for exceptional finance support.
Devolution in England is gaining momentum, with new deals shifting powers from Westminster to local and regional authorities.
Moves to bring back ‘companion’ bus passes in West Berkshire look set to be knocked back.
Residents have reacted to West Berkshire Council’s decision to outsource three of its adult social care centres to an external provider.
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.
Town and parish councils have lodged their responses to the proposed main modifications to the district Local Plan for review.
West Berkshire Council is asking for a £16m handout from government to stave off going in to debt.
West Berkshire Council’s finances have been described as having ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditor KPMG.
Council costs will continue to be more than its income this year – with a starting deficit of £12.1m.
Thatcham Town Council has approved its draft budget for the next fiscal year, as well as a tax increase.
Time is nearly up for Thatcham residents to share their comments on the West Berkshire Local Plan.
Proposals for electric wallpaper in social housing instead of heat pumps have been put before West Berkshire Council.
The new GP surgery at Newbury College has been approved.
Newbury’s MP has slammed the government after it announced that construction of the new Royal Berkshire Hospital has been put back.
West Berkshire Council wants to remove 87 dog waste bins and 81 litter bins currently managed by its grounds maintenance contractor.
The council wants to install a bus gate on a Shaw-cum-Donnington street.
Sewage has been discharging into three of West Berkshire’s rivers for more than 400 hours since the beginning of 2025.
The new Theale Station footbridge will finally open tomorrow.
West Berkshire could get a share of government cash to tackle the potholes.
Conservationists in Newbury are celebrating the ‘win’ after plans to redevelop the town centre got refused by the council
The developer behind the thwarted Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment says it is taking legal advice to appeal
Plans for the Victoria Park Community Café have been submitted to West Berkshire Council.