Portfolio Holder Changes Tuesday, 4 May, 2021 We work collectively with all our Conservative Members to ensure that we deliver the promises that we made and that are laid out within this Council’s current Strategy. Now is the time to make the changes necessary to continue to focus on our resident’s priorities and make further improvements to ensure that West Berkshire remains a great place to live, work and learn. Ensuring infrastructure... Local News
There are always two sides to a story - Community Transport 19th April 2021 Despite Liberal Democrat scare tactics, alternative provision is available for those eligible for Community Transport Inaccurate claims by opposition groups... Local News
Faraday Road recreation space 13th April 2021 One of the positive legacies of the covid pandemic is the sense of community that has re-emerged. Utilising our outdoor spaces has been especially important for... Local News
A Budget for the Future 3rd March 2021 West Berkshire Conservatives have set a budget fit for the future, yet with the lowest council tax increase in Berkshire. The Budget maintains essential... Articles
Council Tax increase limited to 1.99% through strong financial governance 4th February 2021 Here in West Berkshire the new financial year is set to start on a sound financial platform due to a Conservative administration in prudent financial control... Articles
Top 10 Achievements 8th January 2021 Getting Brexit done by leaving the EU on 31 January 2020, fulfilling our promise to the British people. Our new deal with the EU that came into effect on 1... Articles
WBCA Christmas Newsletter 10th December 2020 Merry Christmas from Laura Farris MP, your Conservative Councillors and the team at West Berkshire Conservative Association Articles
Conservative Administration firmly opposes calls for West Berkshire to be a guinea pig for economically disastrous Universal Basic Income scheme 3rd December 2020 Conservatives believe in giving people who really need it a helping hand through the welfare system – and in national emergencies like we are currently... Articles
Conservative Administration expresses disappointment in the inability of the Liberal Democrat Group to put residents’ jobs and employment opportunities foremost 13th November 2020 Councillor Ross Mackinnon (Conservative Member for Bradfield), West Berkshire Council’s Executive Member for Finance and Economic Development, has expressed his... Articles
Supporting Families through the COVID-19 Crisis 26th October 2020 We understand this has been a challenging time for everyone, which is why the Government has focussed on protecting families - backed by £200 billion. Our... Articles
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job | CPC21 Speeches 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime | CPC21 Speeches 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done | CPC21 Speeches 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
