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
West Berkshire Conservatives welcomes latest figures showing support for businesses in Newbury 15th October 2020 1,958 Bounce Back Loans worth £61,445,289 have been offered under the Bounce Back Loans Scheme in Newbury Also in Newbury, 149 loans worth £42,129,259 have been... Articles
Latest figures demonstrate the scale of Government support for people and businesses in Newbury 7th August 2020 New statistics showing the huge Government support to individuals and businesses in Newbury. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the Conservative Government... Articles
West Berkshire Conservatives welcomes £972,264 in additional Government funding to crack down on burglary and theft in local crime hotspots 28th July 2020 We welcome the announcement that Thames Valley Police will receive £972,264 in extra funding as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund –... ArticlesLocal News
New Deal Letter from PM 1st July 2020 Dear colleagues Today I outlined a “New Deal” for Britain which delivers jobs, skills and infrastructure for our country in this unprecedented time. We are... Articles
NEW DEAL FOR BRITAIN 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister this morning set out our ‘New Deal’, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain across the UK, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure... Articles
The Prime Minister’s Update on Covid-19 23rd June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... Articles
Global Britain 16th June 2020 The Prime Minister has announced that DFID and the FCO will merge, uniting development and diplomacy in one new department that brings together Britain’s... Articles
Protecting Jobs and Businesses by Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 Our Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has protected millions of jobs and businesses across the UK during the outbreak – and the Chancellor has been clear that he... Articles
Businesses that want to help 9th April 2020 There are a number of ways that businesses across the country are able to assist the Government with the response to coronavirus. The support needed includes... 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
