 We are delighted to announce that businesses in West Berkshire may now apply for grants from a new scheme called the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) Challenge Fund, which aims to support environmentally friendly economic recovery and growth.
Whether you are a sole trader or a limited company, you can apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £25,000. The funding will be paid upfront towards projects that will help your business to recover and grow in an environmentally friendly way.
Businesses must submit a full proposal in line with the Council’s eligibility criteria and are invited to apply from 13 December to 13 February 2022. This will be followed by a review and payment period in March 2022.
 Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for the Christmas holidays.
Primarily for children who receive free school meals, HAF is designed to keep kids fit and healthy through a range of fun activities.
We’ve now been given more money by the Government to expand this programme so even more children and young people can get involved.
HAF will run from 20-23 December 2021 with 500 places on offer at 13 sites across the district.
Will you be cooking for more people this Christmas? Make sure your food doesn't go to waste by:
- Only buying what you need.
- Checking the use by dates.
- Seeing if you can freeze anything you won't use in time.
- Getting creative in the kitchen with any leftovers.
- Keeping your fridge cool between 0-5 degrees centigrade, this can help make your food last for longer.
 We are introducing a new online registration scheme for access to our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), replacing the current paper permits with a digital system. Online registrations are now open but paper permits, including green car permits that have already expired, will continue to be accepted until 28 February 2022.
The digital permit system will enable households to register and update their vehicle details, household addresses and contact details instantly, allowing for seamless entry into the Household Waste Recycling Centres, so long as you have booked an appointment.
A reminder that a poll for the election of a District Councillor for Tilehurst South & Holybrook will be held on Thursday 16 December 2021, between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm.
Those entitled to vote will have already received a poll card or a postal vote. Please check your polling station location on the card.
Remember to take a pen or pencil to mark your vote and you must wear a face covering and follow the procedures in place at the polling station.
 Don't forget, if you are thinking of some sustainable Christmas presents this year make sure you check out our special green magazine.
The bumper edition has a magnificent collection of eco-friendly local businesses to shop with while looking after our planet. Plus there are some special discounts available too!
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