Lib Dem council leaders uncover ‘weak’ internal financial controls by previous Tory administration
These are tough times at West Berkshire Council as it introduces strict financial controls to reduce spending. The council’s budget
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West Berkshire Council’s finances hindered by agency costs
The cost of agency staff is hindering the West Berkshire Council budgets. The council has slammed the hiring brakes on
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West Berks Council struggling to plug budget shortfall
Inflation, Brexit and staff shortages have all come together to pound West Berkshire Council’s finances – and there’s a lump
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LISTEN – West Berkshire Council waste collections – review process explained
Councillor Adrian Abbs is the West Berkshire Council’s Executive Member who is responsible for the Council’s waste collection service. Click
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Museum of the Moon at the Corn Exchange
Moon magic is on display until Sunday 3rd September in an astonishing exhibition at Newbury’s Corn Exchange, brought to Newbury
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Photo Special – Kennet Radio at the Retrofestival
Revelling, riotous and rather romantic, it was all totally retro. Vintage trucks and cars, vintage clothes, yesteryear hair-dos, old-fashioned fairground
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Aldermen created – long service awards given
Above: Alderman Graham Pask receives his award from Chairman of West Berkshire Council, Councillor Jeremy Cottam Tributes have been officially
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Environment minister plea to ‘unleash rural opportunities’
Former Newbury MP and current environment minister Richard Benyon says protecting the countryside can go hand in hand with “unleashing
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Snail and ancient history conservation come head-to-head in Bagnor
The photo above shows an aerial view of the planned conservation works at Bagnor on the River Lambourn. with an
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Town council joins the fight against Kennet Centre plans
Newbury Town Council will be fighting against the developers appealing for planning permission for high rise development at the Kennet
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