 We have published our Environment Strategy draft Delivery Plan to support the implementation of our Environment Strategy 2020-2030. The draft Delivery Plan lays out a framework of actions to help us work towards reaching carbon neutrality by 2030 and other key pillars from the Environment Strategy.
You can read the draft Delivery Plan and find out further information on our website:
Learn more about the draft Delivery Plan in our upcoming live event on Tuesday 30 March at 5:30pm on our Facebook page. Jon Winstanley, Service Director for Environment, and Cllr Steve Ardagh-Walter, Executive Member for Environment, will discuss the work we've already started as well as our plans ahead.
You are welcome to submit questions in advance for discussion during this Facebook Live event by emailing: PR@westberks.gov.uk by 3pm on Friday 26 March.
We would value your feedback on our draft Delivery Plan. Once you've had the chance to learn more about the plan, please fill out our survey by 11.59pm Monday, 26 April:
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Every ten years, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) organises a census to provide a unique snapshot of our society on the day of Sunday, 21 March 2021
Participation in the census is required by law and by taking part you will help make sure that your community is counted in decisions on services and funding
 By now all households should have received a pack for the Census which takes place on Sunday 21 March 2021. The pack includes your unique code and explains how to complete the census form online for census day.
The census is a survey to build a picture of all the people and households in England as of 21 March, in order to help plan and fund public services such as transport, education and healthcare. Census 2021 will also give fresh information to improve understanding of the impact of the pandemic on people's lives.
You will be able to complete the census using any device, including your mobile phone or tablet. If you’ve responded before 21 March and things have changed, you can let the ONS know by calling them free. You can find the numbers on their contact us page.
If you didn't get a pack, or if you need more information about the census, please see the help page on the official Census 2021 website:
 More than 5,000 people have already taken a look at our proposed Active Travel schemes for improved walking and cycling opportunities in West Berkshire. Why not join the platform to see the plans and share your views?
Tomorrow, Thursday, 18 March, is National Child Exploitation Awareness Day. Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a form of sexual abuse that involves the manipulation and/or coercion of young people under the age of 18 into sexual activity.
We are supporting the #HelpingHands campaign from NWG, a charitable organisation, to help raise awareness of child sexual exploitation. Through raising awareness we can improve the chances of young people being heard and deter CSE. For more information visit the NWG web page:
A recruitment round for 19 aspiring social workers to join the Step Up to Social Work 14-month training programme is now underway.
Successful trainees will be awarded a postgraduate diploma in social work to be able to support children and families most in need across Berkshire.
Social work is both a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference to vulnerable children and families.
Step Up to Social Work is an intensive 14-month training programme launched by the Department for Education for those without a degree in social work and who want to become a social worker. Students can expect to learn through a combination of academic study and real social work experience in a local authority.
Bursaries of more than £19,000 are provided to help provide support during training.
Online applications are open until Wednesday, 7 April. For more information, and to apply, please visit:
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