This Council

What we do

As a parish council, we offer a range of services within the parish of Tilehurst. West Berkshire District Council also provides services in the western area of Tilehurst, with Reading Borough Council having responsibility for the eastern area of Tilehurst.

Although each Council is an independent organisation providing separate services, we work together to ensure that all the services provided improve the quality of life for the residents of Tilehurst.

The Parish Council is responsible for:

Bus shelters (certain bus shelters only - click here to see which ones)
Small grants to local organisations, and community groups
Recreation grounds at the Calcot Centre, the Cornwell Centre, Turnhams Farm Hall and the Cotswold Sports Centre
Play areas at the recreation grounds, and also at Hildens Drive
Planning matters (as consultee only for the planning authority)
Street Lights (certain street lights only - click here to see which ones)

West Berkshire Council is responsible for:

Council Tax
Electoral Services
Environmental Health
Housing Services
Land Charges
Planning Authority
Refuse Collection
Education
Concessionary Travel
Libraries including mobile library
Social Services
Trading Standard
Highways and Footpaths
Road Safety
Rubbish and Recycling
Click here for more information
Street Lighting