 We’re holding a Facebook Live event to answer any questions you may have about our proposed Budget for 2021-22.
Join us on our Facebook page on Tuesday, 16 February at 5pm. If you are unable to follow the event live, you can submit your questions in advance by emailing pr@westberks.gov.uk.
A recording will be made available after the event on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
 We encourage you to share your views on various draft plans for West Berkshire. The current consultations open for your feedback, and their deadlines, are:
• Minerals and Waste Local Plan - 15 February
• School Term and Holiday dates for 2022/2023 - 26 February
• New sports ground at Newbury Rugby Club - 28 February
• Berkshire West's Health and Wellbeing Survey - 28 February
View open consultations and provide feedback
 During periods of extreme cold weather it is important that we stay warm and well. Heat your home to at least 18°C and remember to check on those who are vulnerable by calling them to make sure they are warm. Financial support is available for those in need.
See our Cold Weather and Financial Support information
 The current West Berkshire Community Fund of £13,597 is being distributed to twelve local charities registered with the West Berkshire Lottery, following a review of applications by an independent panel.
The amount in the community fund comes from West Berkshire Lottery players who nominate it as their good cause when they buy a lottery ticket. Read more about the local charities here.
Play the West Berkshire Lottery to support local good causes and for the chance to win cash prizes up to the £25,000 jackpot each week.
 Please help us keep West Berkshire beautiful and a safe place to work and live. If you spot something that needs fixing or tidying, whether on roads, open spaces or Council car parks, please let us know by using our online Report a Problem facility:
www.westberks.gov.uk/reportaproblem
For reporting potholes or any road surface defects there is a mapping feature in the Report a Problem facility that will enable you to pinpoint exactly where the issue is on the map.
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We take legal action on fly tipping, which is the illegal dumping of waste.
You can read about our successful prosecution against a Hampshire resident for fly tipping on the Ridgeway on this page.
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 If you're suffering from slow broadband speeds, you could benefit from the Rural Gigabit Voucher Scheme! Eligible residents can access funding up to £1,500 and businesses up to £3,500 towards the cost of full fibre installation.
Find out whether you are eligible and how to apply on the Superfast Berkshire website.
Bought your gifts and ordered your Valentine’s Day dinner yet?
 There is still time to Shop Local and support local businesses by purchasing your Valentine's Day treats from them!
Nathan of Ibex Inn Chaddleworth Village says:
“Love local' is a brilliant idea. Small businesses are the heart of the community and by supporting them, you help create local jobs, support social wellbeing and help lower environmental impact.”
Visit our Love Local webpage for ideas
Please post your recommendations where you see our ‘Love Local’ posts on Facebook
 For Valentine’s Day, West Berkshire Care Homes would welcome cards and messages for our residents, who haven't had much contact with the outside world due to the pandemic.
Thank you very much for the special Valentine's Day mail that has already been sent - and we were grateful to receive photos of youngsters who've been taking part (pictured above)!
Any post will be handled with care and quarantined in line with infection control measures to ensure the safety of all our residents and staff.
See more on Love Through the Letterbox including address details
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