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West Berkshire Council's Lynne Doherty shortlisted for Leader of the Year Award

The Leader of West Berkshire Council, Councillor Lynne Doherty, has been shortlisted for the Local Government Information Unit's (LGIU) award for Leader of the Year.
Support for vulnerable households now available through the new Household Support Fund

Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new national £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic.
Take the Budget Challenge using our Budget Simulator

Take part in our budget simulator, and tell us how you would allocate our annual funding.
Calling all Independent Local Businesses

This Christmas, the West Berkshire Economy department and Environment department have teamed up to create a 'Shop Local Shop Green' digital magazine featuring the best independent local businesses with a green agenda for residents to shop in!
Withdrawal of Faraday Road Planning Application

West Berkshire Council is to open temporary public sports and recreation space at the former Faraday Road football ground site by the end of the year.
Pringles tubes and other paper food containers with metal ends now accepted at West Berkshire Recycling Centres

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Have your say on our Draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

We are pleased to announce that we have released our draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for 2021-2026 and we need your say on it.
West Berkshire Council granted an Injunction for unauthorised development at Lawrences Lane, Thatcham
On Wednesday evening (18 August) West Berkshire District Council was granted an Injunction to prevent further unauthorised development activity taking place at Lawrences Lane in Thatcham ("the Land"), pending a full hearing due to take place on 31 August.
Council obliged to postpone local plan review
The Government announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 20 July.
Development at Lawrences Lane, Thatcham
We are aware of the development that started over the weekend at Lawrences Lane in Thatcham. Investigation of the matter began over the weekend and continues to be explored due to the development occurring without the benefit of a properly considered planning application.