A road resurfacing scheme has improved local roads whilst remaining carbon neutral in one of the first projects of its kind in the district.
Working with our contractor Vollker Highways and Miles Macadam, the project used an innovative new surface which has a lower-carbon footprint than other surfaces. The overall carbon footprint of the project was reduced by 38%, which along with the planting of 152 to offset the remainder has delivered in a carbon-neutral way.
The roads resurfaced as part of the scheme were in Beedon Hill and Old Oxford Road in Beedon, Hose Hill, Burghfield, Reading Road in Burghfield and Floral Way in Thatcham.
Councillor Richard Somner, West Berkshire Council’s Executive Member for Transport said:
“It’s fantastic to see that our contractor has been able to deliver this road improvement for us whilst remaining carbon neutral. It supports our climate emergency declaration and our goal for the district to become carbon neutral by 2030. It’s an excellent collaboration between the Council and our partners to deliver improvements to our infrastructure in a more sustainable way.”
You can find out more about the scheme here.
Following the announcement made by the Prime Minister on Monday, we want thank all our residents for everything you, your family and your friends have done over the past two years to protect each other and the West Berkshire community.
With the support you've shown for the vaccination scheme, by following the guidance on protecting the whole community, we have all helped to get to the next step of living with Covid-19.
We ask that you continue to keep everyone safe by following the recommendations above, especially when you visit vulnerable friends and family.
Learn more about the next steps for Living with Covid-19.
Thames Valley Police have recently asked us to consider introducing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Thatcham town centre, and we're now asking residents, visitors, and those who work in Thatcham, for their views.
PSPOs allow the Council to place restrictions on certain behaviours in an area, to make sure that everyone can feel safer and enjoy public spaces.
Only Councils can issue a PSPO, and then only after consultation with the police, police and crime commissioner, the owner or occupier of the land in the restricted area, and other community representatives.
The consultation is open between 21 February and 3 April 2022. Please have your say at https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pspothatcham
Future development in Compton will be shaped by a new Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) following a recent community vote.
Neighbourhood Development Plans are formal planning documents that allow local people to shape the future of the areas in which they live. Compton Parish Council has been working with residents to create a Neighbourhood Development Plan to help plan the growth and improvement of their local area.
The local community of Compton voted significantly in favour of the Parish Council using the NDP to help them decide planning applications in the parish, with 588 people voting 'Yes' and just 9 voting 'No'. It has now been adopted as part of the Local Plan. You can read more about the plan here.
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