West Berkshire Council19 hrs agoPlans for elected mayor for region delayedThe Thames Valley needs to form a foundation strategic authority before holding mayoral elections.19 hrs ago10 Apr 2026New initiative to 'transform' canal towpath accessNewbury, Thatcham and Calcot all set to benefit from increased investment and easier access. 10 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Grade II mansion estate applies for alcohol licenceBenham Park wants the licence for events at the listed estate, including its 18th Century mansion.9 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Councils working on policy for heating oil supportA new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.8 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Elizabethan mansion opens up four new roomsShaw House was built in 1581 and four new rooms have been decorated in different eras dating back to the Tudors.7 Apr 202629 Mar 2026Plant gets go ahead despite racehorse health fearsWest Berkshire Council had rejected the plan for the site close to the M4 in March 2025.29 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Floodlights plan for football ground approvedNewbury FC returned to the site in 2024 after being evicted by West Berkshire Council in 2018.22 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Closed special educational needs unit reopensThe unit at Kennet Valley Primary School closed earlier this month following staffing issues.25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Plan for £1.25m pitch and floodlights outlinedA consultation into the plan for the 3G pitch, floodlights and fencing ends later this week.25 Feb 2026...
