Yesterday we joined the country in the National Day of Remembrance to remember everyone who has died during the past year, and the people they left behind who are grieving.
Our Leader, Cllr Lynne Doherty, said: "Living with the pandemic has been extremely difficult for us all, regardless of our age or circumstances. Now that we have reached a point where we can slowly and cautiously follow the roadmap out of Lockdown, we reflect on the lives that have been lost and sacrifices that have been made.
"The National Day of Reflection serves as a reminder to us all to consider how best we can support the people we know who have lost someone close during the most challenging of times that many of us have ever known."
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We've approved a total of £495,519 in grants to 16 community groups for local projects that benefit their residents and businesses.
The successful bids included the renovation of village halls, clubs, and scout halls, as well as improving sporting and playground facilities, to be implemented by 31 March 2022.
The grants, which range from £10K - £100K, will be paid from our Community Infrastructure Levy fund.
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All West Berkshire households should have received their 2021/22 council tax bills by now.
As the council tax spending leaflet which came with your bill explains, the money helps us provide a range of good essential local services and support our most vulnerable people.
We are also continuing to invest in the district to support the local economy and reach our carbon neutrality goals.
If you need assistance with your tax bill, or further information, please visit our website via the link button below:
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 Census day was Sunday 21 March, but if you haven't yet completed your Census forms, you need to do so as soon as possible as it's required by law.
When you fill in your census, you’re helping your community. Your answers help make sure your family and area get the right services.
If you have misplaced your survey pack, or if you need help with the Census form, please visit the official Census 2021 website:
Learn more about the newly published Environment Strategy 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.
Send any questions for discussion at the event to PR@westberks.gov.uk by 3pm on Friday 26 March.
  
Take part in evaluating and planning the Active Travel schemes for improved walking and cycling opportunities in West Berkshire. Your views are essential in order to successfully:
• Make the roads safer and more attractive for all
• Smooth traffic flow by improving the road network as a whole
• Encourage more residents and visitors to walk and cycle in the area
• Improve access to other areas and local amenities
 West Berkshire has an eggstraordinary selection of local shops selling eggactly what you need for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. Shop Local for chocolate eggs and bunnies, delicious food, gifts too good to give away, and takeaway roast dinners.
Join other residents in telling us where you shop locally either in person (where allowed) or online. Email Fenella.brown1@westberks.gov.uk or post on our Facebook page where you see our Shop Local posts.
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