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
Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives 6th April 2020 The Coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced in decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact... Articles
Coronavirus: Steps the Government is taking 19th March 2020 We will do whatever it takes to get our country through this: The Government’s overriding aim is to save lives and minimise suffering – we will be led by the... Articles
£475,000 to tackle rough sleeping in West Berkshire 10th March 2020 Councillor Hilary Cole, portfolio holder for Housing has welcomed news that West Berkshire Council will receive an additional £475,009 to tackle rough sleeping... Articles
Cllr Lynne Doherty welcomes biggest funding boost in a decade for West Berkshire Council 4th March 2020 Conservative-led West Berkshire Council last night approved the budget for 2020/21 introduced by Council Leader Cllr Lynne Doherty. It sees West Berkshire... Articles
West Berkshire welcomes government funding for A4 ROAD PROJECT 3rd March 2020 Councillor Richard Somner, portfolio holder for Transport and Countryside has welcomed news that the A4 in West Berkshire is set to receive vital upgrades... Articles
Queens Speech: Social care reform 28th January 2020 Putting social care on a sustainable footing is one of the biggest long-term challenges facing society. The UK needs a long-term solution that will stand the... Articles
Queens Speech: Mental health reform 28th January 2020 The Government needs to modernise the Mental Health Act to ensure people have greater control over their treatment and receive the dignity and respect they... Articles
General Election 2019 Result 13th December 2019 We are delighted to announce that Laura Farris has been successfully elected at the new Conservative MP for Newbury. Laura is really looking forward to... Local News
New fast-track NHS Visa 9th November 2019 We will introduce a new NHS Visa, offering a fast-track entry to the UK for qualified overseas doctors and nurses under more generous terms. We want to ensure... Articles
Let’s stop Labour’s strikes and build a better railway 16th June 2022 Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on building a railway fit for the future. National News
Stop Labour’s Strikes 13th June 2022 Stop Labour’s Strikes, which will hit the poorest hardest. National News
Getting on with the job means helping you own your own home 9th June 2022 Getting on with the job includes meaning helping you own your own home. National News
Singh Investigation: 12 month update 25th May 2022 Professor Swaran Singh has agreed to conduct a one-year review of the Party’s progress on implementing his recommendations. National News
