Leader of the Council

The Leader of West Berkshire Council for the municipal year 2025 to 2026 is Councillor Jeff Brooks.

Watch the Leader announce the council budget for 2025/26 here.

Leader's Annual Address to Council

The Leader of West Berkshire delivered his annual address to Council last week - reflecting on all that has been delivered for local people over the last two years.

Standing in front of councillors in the Council Chamber, Councillor Jeff Brooks in his speech drew on the key themes around support for vulnerable residents, investing in young people and schools, public facilities and environment - and the efficiency and effectiveness of the council. You can watch it as it was delivered in the Council Chamber here but he has also recorded this address for residents here:

You can also read a transcript of the speech here.

Ask the Leader

Do you have a question you'd like to ask the Leader of West Berkshire Council?

Councillor Jeff Brooks will be answering your questions live in a new event being streamed soon across YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.

The event begins at 6pm on Wednesday 23 July and will last for up to an hour. You can watch it below live or on demand afterwards here :

The next event will be held in September 2025. You can submit your questions in advance by emailing asktheleader@westberks.gov.uk 

You can find Councillor Jeff Brooks' full contact details here.