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Councillors get allowance increase – we ask if they should

30 September 2024
Councillors get allowance increase – we ask if they should

Councillors get allowance increase – we ask if they should

30 September 2024

Local Democracy reporter Niki Hinman puts the case for a better deal for locally-elected politicians.


Could new rental flat plans swing it for the Kennet Centre redevelopment?

30 September 2024
Could new rental flat plans swing it for the Kennet Centre redevelopment?

Could new rental flat plans swing it for the Kennet Centre redevelopment?

30 September 2024

Newbury’s Kennet Centre redevelopment is up for decision this week – and new plans offer 427 rental flats.


The Downs School will not have to pay money back to council – neither will others

27 September 2024
The Downs School will not have to pay money back to council – neither will others

The Downs School will not have to pay money back to council – neither will others

27 September 2024

The Downs School will not have to pay any money back to West Berkshire Council – after a climbdown by the local authority.


Parking charges backlash in West Berkshire

27 September 2024
Parking charges backlash in West Berkshire

Parking charges backlash in West Berkshire

27 September 2024

West Berkshire Council has attracted objections in its consultation over proposed increases in parking charges across the district.


West Berks has shortage of social workers, occupational therapists and carers

27 September 2024
West Berks has shortage of social workers, occupational therapists and carers

West Berks has shortage of social workers, occupational therapists and carers

27 September 2024

West Berkshire’s council-run care homes have an overspend of £420,000


Cash-strapped council to vote on increase in allowances for councillors

26 September 2024
Cash-strapped council to vote on increase in allowances for councillors

Cash-strapped council to vote on increase in allowances for councillors

26 September 2024

Councillors in West Berkshire will tonight (Thursday) decide whether or not to give themselves a five per cent rise in allowances.


Public meeting in Enborne ‘stokes fear’ about Zippo’s plans

25 September 2024
Public meeting in Enborne ‘stokes fear’ about Zippo’s plans

Public meeting in Enborne ‘stokes fear’ about Zippo’s plans

25 September 2024

The owner of the travelling showpeople site in Enborne, proposed for expansion, has accused objectors of being both ignorant and prejudiced.


Decision due on Kennet Centre revamp plans

25 September 2024
Decision due on Kennet Centre revamp plans

Decision due on Kennet Centre revamp plans

25 September 2024

A decision on the re-development plans for the Kennet Shopping centre is due next week.


157 new households ask for foodbank help

24 September 2024
157 new households ask for foodbank help

157 new households ask for foodbank help

24 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ seems a distant reach for many in West Berkshire.


West Berkshire schools cash clawback ‘an omnishambles’

06 September 2024
West Berkshire schools cash clawback ‘an omnishambles’

West Berkshire schools cash clawback ‘an omnishambles’

06 September 2024

West Berkshire Council has made a partial climbdown in the schools cash clawback row.


More chance to say yay or nay to Newbury pedestrianisation in survey

06 September 2024
More chance to say yay or nay to Newbury pedestrianisation in survey

More chance to say yay or nay to Newbury pedestrianisation in survey

06 September 2024

The pilot scheme to pedestrianise Newbury town centre is likely to happen next spring.


Police continue investigation into threatening behaviour allegations at West Berkshire Council

05 September 2024
Police continue investigation into threatening behaviour allegations at West Berkshire Council

Police continue investigation into threatening behaviour allegations at West Berkshire Council

05 September 2024

West Berkshire Council has increased security at its Newbury offices after a public order incident last Friday.


Man arrested outside council offices for abusive and threatening behaviour

05 September 2024
Man arrested outside council offices for abusive and threatening behaviour

Man arrested outside council offices for abusive and threatening behaviour

05 September 2024

Police are investigating after a man threatened staff and councillors at West Berkshire’s council office in Newbury.


Schools row sees special council meeting convened

04 September 2024
Schools row sees special council meeting convened

Schools row sees special council meeting convened

04 September 2024

The ongoing row between schools in West Berkshire being told to give ‘surplus’ cash back to the council takes another turn this week.


The Downs School sends scathing letter attacking West Berkshire Council

03 September 2024
The Downs School sends scathing letter attacking West Berkshire Council

The Downs School sends scathing letter attacking West Berkshire Council

03 September 2024

The Downs School has appealed to the Department for Education to intervene in the cash claw back row with West Berkshire Council.


West Berkshire has fewest pharmacies per head in country

02 September 2024
West Berkshire has fewest pharmacies per head in country

West Berkshire has fewest pharmacies per head in country

02 September 2024

West Berkshire has the lowest provision of pharmacies per head in the country.


New data hub shows Thames Valley crime stats

30 August 2024
New data hub shows Thames Valley crime stats

New data hub shows Thames Valley crime stats

30 August 2024

Crime statistics in the West Berkshire and Thames Valley can now be searched on a new data hub.


Children’s services overspend in West Berkshire prompts funding calls

29 August 2024
Children’s services overspend in West Berkshire prompts funding calls

Children’s services overspend in West Berkshire prompts funding calls

29 August 2024

The “extremely challenging” cost of children’s social care placements sees calls for more funding


New café design sees Victoria Park facility inch closer

29 August 2024
New café design sees Victoria Park facility inch closer

New café design sees Victoria Park facility inch closer

29 August 2024

Here’s what the new café will look like in Newbury’s Victoria Park.


Council asked for permission to rent private pool to schools

29 August 2024
Council asked for permission to rent private pool to schools

Council asked for permission to rent private pool to schools

29 August 2024

Owners of Chapel Row pool seek permission to rent it


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