 Certain groups of people are particularly vulnerable to cold weather, with many at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and winter illnesses such as flu. Remember to heat your home to at least 18 degrees Celsius and check in by telephone on those who are more vulnerable to make sure they are warm. Financial support is available for those in need.
See our Cold Weather and Financial Support information.
For more health and cold weather updates, follow our public health team on Facebook: West Berkshire Health & Wellbeing and Twitter: @WestBerksPH
 With Covid-19 in circulation it is extremely important that those who are eligible for the free flu jab get vaccinated. For more information on who is eligible see the NHS website.
Please speak to your GP/Pharmacist today about booking an appointment if you haven't had your flu jab yet. If you have a long term health condition, such as chronic liver disease, chronic kidney disease, or have a BMI of 40+ it is important you get vaccinated as soon as possible.
 A solar farm could be built on land near Grazeley as part of our plan to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and help combat climate change. A feasibility study found a solar farm provides a viable option for clean, green energy which would offset around 30% of our carbon footprint.
The proposed plans for the solar farm will see more than 45,000 solar panels installed on up to 75 acres of land we already own - generating enough electricity each year to power approximately 4,400 homes. The plans, announced today, will be delivered as part of our Environment Strategy as we work towards a carbon neutral district by 2030. Subject to funding approval and planning permission, work could start on the site in 2022.
Read more about the plans.
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The UK Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 ceremony will be streamed online at 7pm tonight (27 January), following an online photo exhibition at 6.45 pm. You can view the Ceremony here.
At 8pm, people will be invited to join households across the UK to light candles and safely put them in their window to remember those who endured genocide, and stand against prejudice and hatred today.
See our website for more information.
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We encourage you to provide your views on the following draft proposals and surveys for West Berkshire if you haven't done so already. Your opinions will be highly important for shaping the plans further.
Help plan the future of Newbury town centre
Join more than 3,000 other residents in completing our online survey to help us develop a draft masterplan for the town. Don't delay as the deadline is this Sunday, 31 January 2021.
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Provide feedback on the Local Plan draft for West Berkshire
Tell us what you think about the Newbury Sports Ground draft plans
Sign up now to receive information about upcoming consultations on "Active Travel"
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Next month we are beginning a series of consultations to ask your views on how we can make cycling and walking ("Active Travel") safer and easier in West Berkshire. To be kept informed, please register here. |
Being closed on and off over many months, our local businesses need the community to stand by them more than ever.
Here are eight ways you can show support to local businesses:
 Are you interested in local history, heritage or folklore? West Berkshire Museum's Talking History programme has moved online while we remain closed to visits. Join our talks to see and hear historians and experts speak on a variety of interesting topics relating to West Berkshire and surrounding areas. The talks are either free or just £5 per household. Visit the website for more information and to book your tickets.
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