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Changes to black bin collections are coming

Later this year we'll start collecting black bins every three weeks - read more about what we are doing, and why.
Castle Gate rated 'Castle Great'!

The Castle Gate children's respite home in Newbury has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
New Chief Executive appointed for West Berkshire Council

Joseph Holmes has been appointed Chief Executive of West Berkshire Council.
Update on the West Berkshire Local Plan Review (2022-2039)

Next step for our Local Plan following Inspector's recommendations
99% of children offered a Primary School preference

Wishing everyone the best of luck as they take first steps of their education journey
Newbury to trial extended pedestrianisation following Department for Transport approval

Department for Transport (DfT) has approved our application to trial extended pedestrianisation hours in Newbury Town Centre.
Ambitious Highway Improvement Programme for the coming year

Our 2025/26 Highway Improvement Programme (HIP) has been approved - doubling the number of schemes compared to previous years
West Berkshire Council selected for Government artificial intelligence pilot.

West Berkshire Council is participating in the local authority trial for Minute