Community resources and ways to get involved

Picking up litter

Find out more about loaning litter pickers and equipment for community clean ups on our Community Clean Ups webpage.

You could also become a #Litterhero! Visit the Keep Britain Tidy website for more information.

Reporting dog fouling

You can report dog fouling in West Berkshire online.

There's a different form to report a problem with a dog waste bin.

Good Gym

The Good Gym helps you get fit by running and doing good in your community. It helps older and isolated people who may need help and also community organisations. Find out how to set one up in your area.

Volunteering

You can find out about volunteering and what opportunities are available locally here.

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

The aim of Neighbourhood Watch is to bring neighbours together, to create strong, active and friendly communities where crime and anti-social behaviour is less likely to happen. Find out how you can be involved and what is happening in your local area.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) Alerts

You can register to receive alerts and updates from TVP about local crime and community issues. When registered, you can learn about your community, any antisocial behaviour orders, help identify suspected or wanted criminals or find out about events or meetings in your area. 

Register for TVP alerts online.

Reporting rural crime

Rural crime is a serious issue for farmers, businesses and those who live in the countryside. Whether it is large-scale, industrial fly-tipping, hare coursing, livestock theft or machinery theft, rural crime has a devastating effect on farms and other rural businesses.

You can report rural crime on the Thames Valley Police website.

Business crime prevention

Having good crime prevention and reduction measures makes good business sense. You can find further advice and guidance on the Thames Valley Police website.

Community leaders

If you have a concern about something happening in your community, you may want to consider contacting your local councillor, or your local town or parish council, to find out if it is something that they are already dealing with.