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Paddington Bear statues in Newbury and in Reading

Published: 10 Oct 24

New statues as part of the "Paddington Visits" trail Read More...

How to check eligibility for Pension Credit

Published: 10 Oct 24

Deadline for applications is Saturday 21 December 2024 Read More...

New 20mph speed limit in Theale

Published: 10 Oct 24

Pilot scheme starts on Friday 11 October Read More...

Penalty Charge Notice scam

Published: 10 Oct 24

Texts about parking fines are not from West Berkshire Council Read More...

Soil conditioner giveaway

Published: 9 Oct 24

At Padworth IWMF on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October Read More...

Road closure - Long Lane

Published: 8 Oct 24

Three-day closure during October half term Read More...

West Berkshire Council's Customer Charter

Published: 3 Oct 24

Has been updated and may be read online Read More...

WBC draft Waste Management Strategy

Published: 2 Oct 24

Consultation is open until 6 November Read More...

Heating appliance safety testing

Published: 1 Oct 24

Free testing of electric blankets and small portable heaters Read More...

E-scooters and e-bikes

Published: 24 Sep 24

118 seized across the Thames Valley Read More...

Closure of M4 junction 12 roundabout

Published: 5 Sep 24

Overnight and weekend closures between Monday 16 September and Saturday 30 November Read More...

West Berkshire Council contact information

Published: 22 Aug 24

New out-of-hours emergency number Read More...

More new home sites required by Planning Inspector

Published: 20 Aug 24

West Berkshire Council asked to suggest additional sites for Local Plan 2023 to 2041 Read More...

Term time youth clubs in Calcot

Published: 13 Aug 24

Youth clubs for 11 to 14 year-olds and 14 to 17 year-olds from September 2024 Read More...

2024/25 garden waste collection service

Published: 7 Aug 24

Subscriptions are now open Read More...

Hildens Drive play area

Published: 25 Jul 24

Volunteers needed to lock and unlock the gate Read More...

Volunteering opportunity

Published: 4 Jul 24

Opportunity to volunteer with Berkshire Youth Read More...

Household support package

Published: 20 May 24

West Berkshire Council unveils further household support package for residents facing financial challenges Read More...

Digital planning service

Published: 3 Apr 24

New, free online service enables residents to check if they need to submit a planning application Read More...

Textile recycling

Published: 16 Feb 24

Raising awareness of potentially misleading, non-charitable clothes banks Read More...

£2.00 bus fare until 31 December 2024

Published: 26 Oct 23

Extension to the government's Single Fare Cap scheme Read More...

Free compostable food waste caddy liners

Published: 7 Sep 23

Free liners are currently available to West Berkshire residents from Tilehurst Parish Council's office at Highview, Calcot Read More...

West Berkshire's Community Life Connected

Published: 14 Mar 23

An online community resource which connects community groups, organisations, residents and volunteers across the district Read More...

Disposing of household waste

Published: 9 Mar 23

Make sure you get rid of your rubbish the right way Read More...

The Cowshed

Published: 9 Feb 23

Donations to help and support those who are experiencing hardship Read More...

New West Berkshire Cost of Living Hub

Published: 25 Oct 22

New hub to provide advice and practical support for local people in financial hardship Read More...

Help for Households

Published: 18 Aug 22

Support information available in response to increasing prices and cost of living pressures Read More...

Ukraine - local support

Published: 22 Mar 22

Some ways in which everyone can help support Ukrainian refugees Read More...