Archive News

Let's Talk events

Published: 12 Nov 25

Monday 17 November at Calcot Read More...

Halloween pumpkins

Published: 30 Oct 25

Carve it, cook it, recycle it Read More...

"Greater Reading" proposal

Published: 4 Sep 25

West Berkshire councillors to attend parish council meetings Read More...

M4 westbound closures junctions 12 to 13

Published: 4 Sep 25

Carriageway closures in September and October Read More...

Soil conditioner giveaway

Published: 2 Sep 25

10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October Read More...

Free compostable food caddy liners

Published: 28 Aug 25

Available from Tilehurst Parish Office between 1 and 30 September Read More...

Possible Reading boundary change

Published: 27 Aug 25

Reading Borough Council's community drop-in events Read More...

Emergency closure on City Road

Published: 21 Aug 25

Extended to Wednesday 27 August Read More...

Electoral Registration 2025

Published: 20 Aug 25

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

Emergency alerts system test

Published: 19 Aug 25

Sunday 7 September Read More...

Women's health survey

Published: 12 Aug 25

Community survey for West Berkshire residents Read More...

Community Outreach Service

Published: 30 Jul 25

At West Berks Foodbank in Calcot, Monday 18 August Read More...

Free Summer holiday activities

Published: 22 Jul 25

Sports in the park, July and August 2025 Read More...

New 3G pitches at Cotswold Sports Centre

Published: 17 Jul 25

Formal opening on Wednesday 16 July Read More...

Counterfeit animal medicines

Published: 17 Jul 25

Warning from Trading Standards Read More...

The Greenham Trust Planting Project

Published: 9 Jul 25

Deadline for applications is Monday 8 September Read More...

Changes to postal voting

Published: 25 Jun 25

Postal voting to be renewed every three years Read More...

Summer Fair at Shaw House

Published: 24 Jun 25

Sunday 20 July Read More...

Closure of part of Royal Avenue

Published: 17 Jun 25

On 22 and 23 July Read More...

Ridgeway Council drop-in session

Published: 12 Jun 25

Wednesday 18 June Read More...

Changes to garden waste subscriptions

Published: 11 Jun 25

For 2025/26, charges will be based on a property's Council Tax band. Read More...

Update on local government reorganisation

Published: 4 Jun 25

Residents' views sought Read More...

Overnight closures of Bath Road

Published: 29 May 25

Between Burrcroft Road and Prospect Park, 10 to 14 June Read More...

Love Local Artisan fair

Published: 3 Apr 25

At Shaw House on Sunday 13 April Read More...

Community engagement at Cotswold Sports Centre

Published: 2 Apr 25

Plans for refurbishing disused tennis courts to be presented on Tuesday 8 April Read More...

School Streets Scheme

Published: 20 Mar 25

At Springfield Primary School from 2 June Read More...

Emergency road closure - Wandhope Way

Published: 19 Mar 25

From Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 March Read More...

Proposal for new unitary council

Published: 18 Mar 25

"Ridgeway Council" proposed to serve West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Read More...

Council receives Exceptional Financial Support

Published: 27 Feb 25

West Berkshire Council's request for £16m was successful Read More...

West Berkshire considers options for new unitary authority

Published: 24 Feb 25

Following government announcement in December 2024 Read More...

Volunteering opportunity

Published: 21 Feb 25

Event volunteers needed on Sunday 8 June Read More...

Fire and rescue service Summer Internship Scheme

Published: 18 Feb 25

Applications open until Sunday 2 March Read More...

Help prevent vehicle crime

Published: 18 Feb 25

Advice from Thames Valley Police 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...

West Berkshire Council budget for 2025/26

Published: 6 Feb 25

District council announces spending plans for next financial year Read More...

Immediate road closure - Foxcombe Drive

Published: 5 Feb 25

From 5 to 18 February Read More...

Changes to kerbside recycling collection

Published: 24 Jan 25

From 27 January, certain pots, tubs and trays will be included in kerbside collections 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...

Carebus Community Transport

Published: 26 Nov 24

Volunteer-driven community transport service for groups and individuals 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...

Household Waste Recycling Centres

Published: 5 Nov 24

Renewal of car permits Read More...

Free festive bus travel

Published: 5 Nov 24

Dates in November and December 2024 Read More...

Halloween pumpkins

Published: 23 Oct 24

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

Update on Long Lane road closure

Published: 23 Oct 24

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Disposing of household waste

Published: 9 Mar 23

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

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...

The Cowshed

Published: 9 Feb 23

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

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...

Royal Berkshire Hospital survey

Published: 16 Jan 23

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

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...

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 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...

New mini waste recycling centres

Published: 7 Aug 22

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

Ukraine - local support

Published: 22 Mar 22

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