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Petition launched as council approves plan to collect bins every 3 weeks

Petition launched as council approves plan to collect bins every 3 weeks

A petition has been launched to stop the council from changing the frequency of bin collections.

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Protest against sewage pollution planned in Newbury

Protest against sewage pollution planned in Newbury

Protest against sewage pollution planned in Newbury

A peaceful protest against sewage pollution is being held in Newbury next week.

Council objects to proposed 236 homes over flooding concerns

Council objects to proposed 236 homes over flooding concerns

Council objects to proposed 236 homes over flooding concerns

Thatcham Town Council has objected to a proposal for 236 homes – including 39 per cent ‘affordable’ – over flooding concerns on land at Henwick Park.

Never say never - but Hungerford’s Helen Simpson says her eighth mayoral term will be her last

Never say never - but Hungerford’s Helen Simpson says her eighth mayoral term will be her last

Never say never - but Hungerford’s Helen Simpson says her eighth mayoral term will be her last

Town councillor Helen Simpson has been voted in as mayor of Hungerford for her eighth term - and she says it is her last.

West Berkshire Local Plan is ‘legally sound’ says planning inspector

West Berkshire Local Plan is ‘legally sound’ says planning inspector

West Berkshire Local Plan is ‘legally sound’ says planning inspector

West Berkshire Council has received the planning inspector's report on the Local Plan Review 2022-2039.

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Woman’s friendship with ex IRA terrorist who killed her father explored in new film

Woman’s friendship with ex IRA terrorist who killed her father explored in new film

Woman’s friendship with ex IRA terrorist who killed her father explored in new film

A new film about a woman’s friendship with the convicted IRA terrorist who killed her father had its first UK screening in Newbury this week.

Former finance chief gets CEO role at cash strapped council

Former finance chief gets CEO role at cash strapped council

Former finance chief gets CEO role at cash strapped council

The new CEO at West Berkshire Council has his first official day in the job today.

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Thatcham Town Council is thinking of changing its logo. Why?

Thatcham Town Council is thinking of changing its logo. Why?

Thatcham Town Council is thinking of changing its logo. Why?

A slightly different item was up for discussion at Thatcham Town Council’s Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 28.

Thatcham’s best and brightest recognised in mayor’s civic awards

Thatcham’s best and brightest recognised in mayor’s civic awards

Thatcham’s best and brightest recognised in mayor’s civic awards

The mayor of Thatcham Suzanne Adamantos held her Civic Reception on Friday night (April 25).

UPDATE: ‘System update’ to blame for voting delays in Thatcham North East by-elections

UPDATE: ‘System update’ to blame for voting delays in Thatcham North East by-elections

UPDATE: ‘System update’ to blame for voting delays in Thatcham North East by-elections

UPDATE: A “system update” was responsible for the long delays experienced by voters at the Thatcham North East by-elections.

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Lib Dems win Thatcham North East by-elections!

Lib Dems win Thatcham North East by-elections!

Lib Dems win Thatcham North East by-elections!

Our reporter Mirek Gosney and photographer Phil Cannings reported live from the count as the results came in.

Household support grant demand rises in West Berkshire

Household support grant demand rises in West Berkshire

Household support grant demand rises in West Berkshire

West Berkshire Council has been awarded £1,224,650 for its Household Support Fund.

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Don’t forget to vote today in Thatcham North East by-election

Don’t forget to vote today in Thatcham North East by-election

Don’t forget to vote today in Thatcham North East by-election

Elections are taking place today (Thursday) to elect councillors to both the town and district seats in North East Thatcham.

Here’s what West Berkshire’s MPs have claimed in expenses in their first year

Here’s what West Berkshire’s MPs have claimed in expenses in their first year

Here’s what West Berkshire’s MPs have claimed in expenses in their first year

The two West Berkshire MPs have listed their expenses – which are £30,000 apart.

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The context for all these bin changes

The context for all these bin changes

The context for all these bin changes

The UK Government has announced several major policy changes which will affect how waste and recycling is managed.

That’s the ticket! Great odds for a prize, which also helps good causes in West Berkshire

That’s the ticket! Great odds for a prize, which also helps good causes in West Berkshire

That’s the ticket! Great odds for a prize, which also helps good causes in West Berkshire

West Berkshire Council runs a lottery - which has a 50-1 chance of winning a prize.

Digital survey for help with better accessibility in Berkshire

Digital survey for help with better accessibility in Berkshire

Digital survey for help with better accessibility in Berkshire

A survey is running to gauge views on digital infrastructure across Berkshire.

A mythical castle and symbols of Newbury’s commercial past – all about the mayor’s chain

A mythical castle and symbols of Newbury’s commercial past – all about the mayor’s chain

A mythical castle and symbols of Newbury’s commercial past – all about the mayor’s chain

Newbury’s mayoral chain is the town's crown jewels. It is valuable, and kept secretly under lock and key.

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Celebrating 25 years since Greenham and Crookham Commons reopened to public

Celebrating 25 years since Greenham and Crookham Commons reopened to public

Celebrating 25 years since Greenham and Crookham Commons reopened to public

his year marks 25 years since the Greenham and Crookham Commons were reopened to the public after decades of military occupation.

Reading in land grab bid for West Berks wards

Reading in land grab bid for West Berks wards

Reading in land grab bid for West Berks wards

Reading is making a land grab for parts of West Berkshire as plans for local government reorganisation continue.

Devolution plans cause political ding dong

Devolution plans cause political ding dong

Devolution plans cause political ding dong

The leader of West Berkshire Council has refuted comments made by the leader of Reading council and the local MP about devolution plans.

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‘If you’re not a millionaire horse trainer you won’t get any support …’

‘If you’re not a millionaire horse trainer you won’t get any support …’

‘If you’re not a millionaire horse trainer you won’t get any support …’

An appeal against the decision to not allow an asphalt plant to be built near Membury Services is to be lodged.
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