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Multi-million-pound transformation of Newbury station is now complete
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Partners join together to celebrate the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Newbury station
Spending plans for 2024/25 approved by Council
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New budget will deliver cleaner road signs, a cheaper garden waste collection service, contactless bus payments, active travel schemes, and much more.
Almost 90% of children in West Berkshire get first choice of secondary school
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High percentage of preferred secondary school allocations maintained
Soil conditioner giveaway returns
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Our popular soil giveaway returns for a fourth time
Let's Get Active Fund! Grants to Build Active Communities
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£40,000 available to improve access to physical activities in West Berkshire
West Berkshire Council takes significant steps to conserve biodiversity
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New legislation to be introduced for planning applications
West Berkshire Council urges vigilance when recycling textiles
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Choose registered charity banks for meaningful impact
Council unveils its spending plans for 2024/25
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Find out more about how we'll be spending money delivering services and investing in local infrastructure next year.
Changes to Executive at West Berkshire Council
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Cllr Louise Sturgess appointed to Executive
New Prosperity Board aims to drive forward Berkshire's economic success
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New cross-Berkshire board will see councils work to promote the county to investors, businesses and Central Government