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M4 Junction 12

Published: 27 Feb 25

East side closure, 28 February to 3 March Read More...

West Berkshire considers options for new unitary authority

Published: 24 Feb 25

Following government announcement in December 2024 Read More...

Active travel initiatives

Published: 20 Feb 25

West Berkshire Council receives funding Read More...

Fire and rescue service Summer Internship Scheme

Published: 18 Feb 25

Applications open until Sunday 2 March Read More...

Installation of new equipment at Calcot recreation ground

Published: 17 Feb 25

Tilehurst Parish Council has installed outdoor gym equipment at Calcot Read More...

New lifts at Tilehurst station

Published: 12 Feb 25

Update from Network Rail Read More...

Illegal Money Lending and Loan Shark Awareness

Published: 6 Feb 25

Free event, 6.00-7.30pm on Monday 3 March, Newbury Read More...

Immediate road closure - Foxcombe Drive

Published: 5 Feb 25

From 5 to 18 February Read More...

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority

Published: 9 Jan 25

Council tax consultation 2025-26 Read More...

M4 Junction 12

Published: 2 Jan 25

Phase Two of roadworks, 6 January to 16 March 2025 Read More...

Pension credit drop-in session

Published: 28 Nov 24

Theale Library, Monday 2 December Read More...

Staying warm at home safely

Published: 27 Nov 24

Advice from the Public Protection Partnership Read More...

Christmas Fair

Published: 27 Nov 24

Shaw House, Newbury, on Sunday 1 December Read More...

Tilehurst Youth Clubs - open evening

Published: 7 Nov 24

From 6.30pm on Thursday 12 December at the Calcot Centre Read More...

Reading Borough Council parking charge errors

Published: 5 Nov 24

Refunds are being given for incorrectly issued Parking Charge Notices Read More...

Free festive bus travel

Published: 5 Nov 24

Dates in November and December 2024 Read More...

Update on Long Lane road closure

Published: 23 Oct 24

Two-day closure on 31 October and 1 November Read More...

Halloween pumpkins

Published: 23 Oct 24

Pumpkins aren't just for carving! Read More...

Government NHS consultation

Published: 22 Oct 24

National Health Service consultation open until the end of 2024 Read More...

Paddington Bear statues in Reading and Newbury

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...

Penalty Charge Notice scam

Published: 10 Oct 24

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

Free bus travel on World Car Free Day 2024

Published: 3 Sep 24

Travel for free on buses in West Berkshire on Sunday 22 September 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...

Activities for school summer holidays

Published: 13 Aug 24

Free sports in the park sessions at parish recreation grounds Read More...

Fire Cadets

Published: 8 Aug 24

Recruitment for Fire Cadets is open until Monday 2 September Read More...

2024/25 garden waste collection service

Published: 7 Aug 24

Subscriptions are now open Read More...

Closure of Langley Hill, Tilehurst

Published: 6 Aug 24

From 17 to 23 August 2024 Read More...

Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading

Published: 22 Jul 24

Two suggested locations for relocating the hospital Read More...

Garden waste collection service

Published: 21 Jun 24

2024/25 renewal information Read More...

Tick awareness over the summer months

Published: 11 Jun 24

Government advice on how to avoid tick-borne infections Read More...

General Election on Thursday 4 July

Published: 6 Jun 24

How to apply for postal or proxy voting Read More...

Litter pick, 1 June

Published: 29 May 24

Tilehurst Litter Pickers, 10am to 12 noon, Saturday 1 June at Turnhams Farm Read More...

Parliamentary elections set for Thursday 4 July

Published: 29 May 24

West Berkshire Council is gearing up to hold elections Read More...

New Leader, Executive and Chairman for 2024/25

Published: 22 May 24

West Berkshire Council has a new Leader, Executive and Chairman Read More...

Household support package

Published: 20 May 24

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

Road resurfacing on A4

Published: 9 May 24

Resurfacing work on A4 in Theale scheduled for 13 to 17 May Read More...

Roadworks on A4 Bath Road

Published: 17 Apr 24

Information about roadworks on the Bath Road Read More...

Calcot recreation ground

Published: 11 Apr 24

Play area reopen following installation of new equipment 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...

Household Waste Recycling Centres

Published: 21 Mar 24

Change to weekday opening hours Read More...

Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Berkshire

Published: 21 Mar 24

County-wide survey available online until Tuesday 7 May Read More...

Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Berkshire

Published: 21 Mar 24

County-wide survey available online until Tuesday 7 May Read More...

Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Berkshire

Published: 21 Mar 24

County-wide survey available online until Tuesday 7 May Read More...

Great British Spring Clean, 15-31 March

Published: 14 Mar 24

West Berkshire Council calls on volunteers to litter pick as part of Keep Britain Tidy's campaign Read More...

Footpath closure - Old Bath Road to Gatcombe Close

Published: 14 Mar 24

From 14 to 20 March 2024 Read More...

Council Tax 2024/25

Published: 14 Mar 24

Information about annual Council Tax bills Read More...

Soil conditioner giveaway

Published: 13 Mar 24

At Padworth Waste Management Facility on 16 and 17 March Read More...

CCB is recruiting Trustees

Published: 12 Mar 24

Opportunity to work with local charity to help improve rural communities in Berkshire Read More...

Textile recycling

Published: 16 Feb 24

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

Planned vegetation works to land at Pincents Lane

Published: 6 Feb 24

Public asked to exercise caution while works are carried out Read More...

Changes to leadership at West Berkshire Council

Published: 25 Jan 24

Deputy Leader to become Acting Leader from 1 February 2024 Read More...

Badgers Hill achieves Quality in Careers Standard

Published: 24 Jan 24

National quality award shows iCollege gives students best quality careers support Read More...

Sulham Estate presentation on future plans

Published: 23 Jan 24

Thursday 25 January 2024 at 7.00pm in the main hall at Calcot Read More...

Lift installation at Tilehurst Station

Published: 16 Jan 24

Work to start in January/February 2024 Read More...

Cold weather advice

Published: 11 Jan 24

Links to advice and guidance for staying safe and warm in cold and icy weather Read More...

West Berkshire Council telephone system upgrade

Published: 11 Jan 24

Possible disruption to WBC's telephone service on Tuesday 16 January Read More...

Wedding fair and Bridal fashion show

Published: 10 Jan 24

Shaw House, Newbury, on Sunday 18 February Read More...

West Berkshire Council's Household Support Fund

Published: 2 Jan 24

Information about support for residents facing winter challenges Read More...

Wildlife to look out for in December

Published: 12 Dec 23

Advice from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) on wildlife to look out for on countryside walks Read More...

Free festive bus travel

Published: 5 Dec 23

Free service on selected Saturdays before Christmas Read More...

Home Security Guide

Published: 21 Nov 23

Free advice and guidance from Thames Valley Police Read More...

Staying well this winter

Published: 7 Nov 23

Advice and guidance on staying healthy in the colder months Read More...

Birch Copse Ward surgeries

Published: 1 Nov 23

Dates of District Councillors' ward surgeries 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...

New Calcot Integration facility has opened

Published: 25 Oct 23

Badgers Hill Integration facility's official opening Read More...

School Streets scheme in Calcot

Published: 12 Oct 23

ANPR cameras installed on Royal Avenue Read More...

Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan

Published: 10 Oct 23

West Berkshire Council's survey on draft plan open until 5.00pm on Thursday 23 November 2023 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...

Electoral Registration Canvass 2023

Published: 25 Aug 23

Annual check of details for the electoral register Read More...

Birch Copse Ward surgery

Published: 23 Aug 23

From 6.00pm to 7.00pm on Friday 25 August at Turnhams Farm Hall, Little Heath Road Read More...

Road closure

Published: 9 Aug 23

Warborough Avenue closure, 14 to 16 August 2023 Read More...

Garden waste collection service

Published: 3 Aug 23

Subscriptions for 2023/24 are now open Read More...

Bus fares and service update

Published: 1 Aug 23

Single bus fares capped at £2.00 until 31 October 2023, and government's new "Take the Bus" campaign Read More...

Road closure

Published: 1 Aug 23

Royal Avenue road closure, 1 to 5 August 2023 Read More...

West Berkshire Council bus survey

Published: 11 Jul 23

New survey on bus services, to be completed by 10 September 2023 Read More...

Cotswold Sports Centre, Tilehurst

Published: 27 Jun 23

New contractor to run the centre from July 2023 Read More...

Summer Fair at Shaw House, Newbury

Published: 27 Jun 23

From 11.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday 16 July Read More...

Learn to cycle this summer

Published: 27 Jun 23

Courses to help increase cycling skills and confidence Read More...

Road closure - Greenfinch Close

Published: 15 Jun 23

Greenfinch Close will be closed from 8am to 5pm on Friday 30 June Read More...

Long Lane road closure

Published: 6 Jun 23

Closure of Long Lane on Friday 9 June 2023 Read More...

Return to Work Careers Fair

Published: 6 Jun 23

At Shaw House, Newbury, on Wednesday 6 September Read More...

Healthy Weight needs assessment survey

Published: 6 Jun 23

West Berkshire Council survey is open until 14 June Read More...

New funding to enable active travel schemes

Published: 25 May 23

West Berkshire Council has been allocated £275,000 of funding to enable active travel schemes in the district Read More...

West Berkshire Council elections

Published: 11 May 23

Update following the elections on Thursday 4 May Read More...

Active Travel survey

Published: 11 May 23

Survey for those aged 65+ open until 16 June Read More...

30 Days Wild run by The Wildlife Trusts

Published: 3 May 23

A challenge to do one wild thing every day from 1 to 30 June Read More...

Countryside Code guidance

Published: 2 May 23

The Countryside Code helps people enjoy the countryside while giving it the respect it deserves Read More...

Picnic in the Park

Published: 27 Apr 23

Event to mark the coronation being held from 3.00pm to 7.00pm on Saturday 6 May at Turnhams Farm recreation ground Read More...

Emergency Alerts system test

Published: 20 Apr 23

The government's new Emergency Alerts system will be tested at 3.00pm on Sunday 23 April Read More...

Council Tax 2023-24

Published: 9 Mar 23

Information about council tax bills Read More...

Volunteer opportunity in Tilehurst

Published: 8 Mar 23

Volunteers needed to support youth activity sessions Read More...

Soil conditioner give-away

Published: 8 Mar 23

Free soil condition available at Padworth on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 March Read More...

Digital Inclusion Survey

Published: 28 Feb 23

Survey on how Berkshire residents use the internet is available until 12 March 2023 Read More...

North Wessex Downs Walking Festival, 2-11 June

Published: 28 Feb 23

There will be over 25 walks around the area Read More...

Spring Food and Craft Fair

Published: 27 Feb 23

Sunday 2 April, Shaw House, Newbury Read More...

Business start-up course

Published: 7 Feb 23

Berkshire Growth Hub course for anyone looking to start a business or turn a hobby into an income stream Read More...

M4 overnight closures in West Berkshire

Published: 2 Feb 23

Eastbound carriageway to be closed overnight during the week until Friday 10 March Read More...

Photo ID required for May elections

Published: 24 Jan 23

The types of photographic ID accepted and how to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate Read More...

M4 overnight closures at J12

Published: 18 Jan 23

Planned overnight closures from 24 to 27 January Read More...

Royal Berkshire Hospital survey

Published: 16 Jan 23

Public consultation on moving the RBH out of Reading Read More...

West Berkshire Council's Local Plan Review

Published: 11 Jan 23

Consultation on the Local Plan Review will run from 13 January to 24 February 2023 Read More...

New mini recycling centre in Tilehurst

Published: 21 Dec 22

West Berkshire Council, in partnership with Veolia, has installed a new mini recycling centre at the Cotswold Sports Centre Read More...

Community warm spaces

Published: 21 Dec 22

West Berkshire Council's new interactive map showing warm spaces Read More...

Ambulance service

Published: 20 Dec 22

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has declared a critical incident due to extreme pressures across its services Read More...

Christmas post 2022

Published: 8 Dec 22

Last posting dates and CWU strikes Read More...

Staying healthy in cold weather

Published: 7 Dec 22

Health and financial guidance for extreme cold weather Read More...

"Be Well This Winter"

Published: 1 Dec 22

New targeted health outreach service Read More...

Keeping well this winter

Published: 29 Nov 22

NHS guidance on keeping well and getting the right advice this winter Read More...

Managing ash dieback in West Berkshire

Published: 29 Nov 22

Following a survey, sites alongside main roads have been identified as requiring tree felling Read More...

Hosepipe ban - update

Published: 15 Nov 22

Thames Water has announced that the hosepipe ban is likely to continue until 2023 Read More...

2023 review of Parliamentary constituencies

Published: 14 Nov 22

The Boundary Commission for England is currently consulting on its revised proposals for new constituency boundaries Read More...

Stay safe and warm this winter

Published: 8 Nov 22

Advice from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service on how to stay safe and warm over the winter months Read More...

West Berkshire Council's journey to net zero

Published: 8 Nov 22

Many organisations and groups are on the journey to net zero, but what does this mean and how are things going for West Berkshire Council Read More...

Carebus Community Transport charges waived

Published: 21 Oct 22

Transport provided to individual pensioners by the volunteer drivers at Carebus is now free of charge thanks to a grant under the government's "Cost of Living" support scheme for elderly people Read More...

New weekly food waste collection

Published: 5 Oct 22

West Berkshire Council is introducing a new separate weekly food waste collection service to all households in the district Read More...

New group for people living with dementia

Published: 8 Sep 22

Age UK Berkshire is starting a new Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy group in the Jubilee Annexe at Calcot Read More...

Heatwave warning

Published: 8 Aug 22

The Met Office has issued a level three heatwave warning, starting from 12 noon on Tuesday 9 August and lasting until at least Saturday 13 August Read More...

New mini waste recycling centres

Published: 7 Aug 22

New mini waste recycling centre (MWRC) is opening in Theale Read More...

Summer Fun Guide

Published: 3 Aug 22

West Berkshire Council has published its annual online guide to activities for families to enjoy during the summer holidays Read More...

New Art Club for young people

Published: 28 Jul 22

On behalf of the Parish Council, Berkshire Youth is running a new Art Club in the Jubilee Annexe at Calcot Read More...

Opening of new Parish Council facility at Calcot

Published: 28 Apr 22

The grand opening and naming of the new community facility at Highview, Calcot, took place on the morning of Wednesday 20 April 2022 Read More...

West Berkshire Council's Newtown Road Recycling Centre to open for longer hours on Thursdays during summer months

Published: 6 Apr 22

From April 2022, extended summer opening hours are to be introduced at West Berkshire Council's Household Waste Recycling Centre on Newtown Road, Newbury Read More...

Tilehurst Litter Pickers

Published: 17 Mar 22

Meet at Turnhams Farm Hall from 10.00am on Saturday 26 March to join the litter pick - part of the national "Great British Spring Clean" Read More...

A new Community Facility in Calcot

Published: 24 Feb 22

Tilehurst Parish Council is delighted to announce its intention of opening the new Calcot Annexe facility in April 2022 - but needs your help and ideas Read More...