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
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
