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‘We have shown them our hand’ – West Berkshire property sell off row

‘We have shown them our hand’ – West Berkshire property sell off row

West Berkshire has lost millions for taxpayers – claims the political opposition.

Fewer bins and ‘restructured’ parking charges to plug £14m black hole

Fewer bins and ‘restructured’ parking charges to plug £14m black hole

Fewer bins and ‘restructured’ parking charges to plug £14m black hole

West Berkshire Council is tightening its belt, as it is forecasting a significant budget shortfall.

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Farris handed first ministerial position in government shake-up

Farris handed first ministerial position in government shake-up

Farris handed first ministerial position in government shake-up

Newbury MP Laura Farris has been promoted to her first ministerial position in the government following this week’s cabinet shake-up.

Opposition leader brands council’s decision to announce portfolio sale ‘commercially damaging and naïve’

Opposition leader brands council’s decision to announce portfolio sale ‘commercially damaging and naïve’

Opposition leader brands council’s decision to announce portfolio sale ‘commercially damaging and naïve’

The leader of the opposition within West Berkshire Council has called in the council’s decision to sell its commercial property portfolio.

Costs of unpacking Monks Lane sports hub deal revealed

Costs of unpacking Monks Lane sports hub deal revealed

Costs of unpacking Monks Lane sports hub deal revealed

The Monks Lane Sports Hub has cost council tax payers in West Berkshire nearly £220k – before it has even been built.

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Newbury school leads the way in Holocaust studies

Newbury school leads the way in Holocaust studies

Newbury school leads the way in Holocaust studies

A Newbury school is involved in a national scheme to improve its Holocaust education.

‘Extend transition period for asylum seekers’

‘Extend transition period for asylum seekers’

‘Extend transition period for asylum seekers’

West Berkshire Council has agreed to lobby MPs and the government to extend the transition period for asylum seekers given leave to remain.

Environmental activist calls for apology after arrest

Environmental activist calls for apology after arrest

Environmental activist calls for apology after arrest

An environmental activist was arrested after a complaint of harassment by Newbury’s MP.

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Alok Sharma stepping down as MP

Alok Sharma stepping down as MP

Alok Sharma stepping down as MP

Sir Alok Sharma has announced he will not be standing in the next General Election.

Great British National Service scheme: How would it work and who is in favour?

Great British National Service scheme: How would it work and who is in favour?

Great British National Service scheme: How would it work and who is in favour?

All 16-year-olds could be enrolled in a new National Service scheme - which has the backing of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt - but how would it work?

Council in spending review due to overspend

Council in spending review due to overspend

Council in spending review due to overspend

The cost of agency staff is crippling West Berkshire Council budgets.

Lido finally reopens after £5.7m refit

Lido finally reopens after £5.7m refit

Lido finally reopens after £5.7m refit

The Newbury Lido has reopened to the public after a £5.7m refit.

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Newly refurbed Newbury Lido opens next week

Newly refurbed Newbury Lido opens next week

Newly refurbed Newbury Lido opens next week

Newbury's Northcroft Lido will open on Monday.

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Fewer bin collections make us better at recycling says West Berkshire Council consultant

Fewer bin collections make us better at recycling says West Berkshire Council consultant

Fewer bin collections make us better at recycling says West Berkshire Council consultant

Waste collections in West Berkshire could shift from every two weeks to every three or even four weeks.

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MP visits community hospital unit ‘close to her heart’

MP visits community hospital unit ‘close to her heart’

MP visits community hospital unit ‘close to her heart’

Newbury MP Laura Farris has visited the town’s community hospital, meeting staff, visiting the renal unit and seeing new radiography equipment.

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‘It’s humbling and a privilege’ – long service awards given to West Berkshire councillors

‘It’s humbling and a privilege’ – long service awards given to West Berkshire councillors

‘It’s humbling and a privilege’ – long service awards given to West Berkshire councillors

Tributes have been officially paid to councillors in West Berkshire who have been given long service awards.

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Farris to be Newbury Tory candidate at next election

Farris to be Newbury Tory candidate at next election

Farris to be Newbury Tory candidate at next election

Laura Farris has been formally adopted as the Conservative candidate for Newbury at the next general election.

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First British passports issued in the King’s name

First British passports issued in the King’s name

First British passports issued in the King’s name

British passports will now carry the name ‘His Majesty’ from this week, for the first time since 1952.

Train and tube strikes to throw summer travel plans into chaos

Train and tube strikes to throw summer travel plans into chaos

Train and tube strikes to throw summer travel plans into chaos

Three train strikes and six days of disruption on the tube are throwing people’s summer travel plans into chaos and here’s when the walkouts are.

£150 cost of living cash to be sent to six million bank accounts

£150 cost of living cash to be sent to six million bank accounts

£150 cost of living cash to be sent to six million bank accounts

A £150 cost of living cash payment will begin dropping into the accounts of more than six million people this week and here’s how you can qualify.

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Lib Dems annouced challenger for Newbury parliamentary seat

Lib Dems annouced challenger for Newbury parliamentary seat

Lib Dems annouced challenger for Newbury parliamentary seat

The Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate to challenge Newbury MP Laura Farris for her seat at the next general election.

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Use empty homes to house refugees plea

Use empty homes to house refugees plea

Use empty homes to house refugees plea

Empty houses in West Berkshire should be used to house refugees from Ukraine.

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