Call for Sites West Berkshire Council has launched a “Call for Sites” as part of the early stages of preparing a new Local Plan for the district. This process invites landowners, developers and residents to suggest land that might be suitable for future development, such as housing, employment space, or Read more
Project Notification Ref: PRJ26-636 Description: Carriageway patching on B4001 Stag Hill, Lambourn West Berkshire Council’s contractor Volker Highways Ltd will be undertaking essential carriageway works on B4001 Stag Hill, Lambourn as indicated in the attached plan. Works will be undertaken with a road closure and signed alternative diversion route. No Read more
Availble from the Library from 1st – 30th September West Berkshire Council are pleased to offer a free roll of composatable food waste caddy liners to West Berkshire residents. Compostable food waste caddy liners From 1-30 September 2025, residents can collect a free roll of compostable food waste caddy liners Read more
West Berkshire Council has teamed up with Warmer Homes to obtain funding for energy saving grants to help the community reduce energy bills, cut carbon emmissions and enhance home heating. The scheme is open to homeowners or private tenants only, housing association properties and council owned housing are not eligible. Read more
Five councils launch two-unitary proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire and seek residents’ views on how local government could be improved The government will replace the current two-tier system of local government with new unitary authorities. It wants smaller existing unitary councils, like West Berkshire, to reorganise so they cover Read more
Free Soil Conditioner and Compostible Food Waste Caddy Liners for residents this March Residents of West Berkshire can take advantage of two give-aways in March – free compostable food waste caddy liners and free soil conditioner. Compostable food waste caddy liners From 3 – 31 March 2025, you can collect Read more
West Berkshire Council have announced that from 27 January 2025 kerbside collections are expanding – making it easier to recycle certain pots, tubs, and trays. It will be much easier for residents to send plastic waste to recycling and recovery. Residents can now add certain clean plastic pots, tubs, and Read more
Get into the holiday spirit and travel car-free! West Berkshire Council are pleased to once again offer FREE bus travel across West Berkshire on the following Saturdays: 16 November, 14 December, and 21 December. This fantastic initiative has been developed in partnership with our local bus operators and aims to Read more
Starting from Monday 9 September West Berkshire Council will be collecting household batteries right from your kerbside for recycling. Residents just need to follow these simple steps: Dave Matthews, General Manager at Veolia West Berkshire said: “Veolia is very pleased to be supporting West Berkshire Council with the expansion of Read more