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 The Cost of Living Support Hub will be open from next 24th October, making it easier for you to get help if you need it.
Anyone who needs advice and support around cost of living issues will be able to contact staff who will provide advice and match their needs with support available nationally and locally, including from local charities and voluntary organisations.
The initiative has been set up by West Berkshire Council in partnership with Greenham Trust and the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire and will work closely with the local community and voluntary sector.
The hub will be open from Monday-Thursdays 8.30-5.00pm and Fridays 8.30am-4.30pm.
More information about the hub and an online contact form can be found on our website or you can contact the hub by email. The team can also be contacted on 01635 503333.
Speaking about the new Cost of Living Support Hub, Leader of West Berkshire Council, Councillor Lynne Doherty, said: “We’re here to help - providing advice and support, and putting those who need assistance with those in a position to give it. Working with our partners and the local community and voluntary sector, this hub will provide a valuable community resource this winter."
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 A service of thanksgiving for the late Queen Elizabeth II will be held in Newbury next month.
The service will be an opportunity for West Berkshire to come together to remember Queen Elizabeth II and celebrate her life. It will reflect her connection to West Berkshire and fondness for horse racing and give thanks for her lifetime of service to the country and its people.
The service will take place at St Nicolas Church at 7.00 pm on Friday 4 November.
Local residents are also invited to attend the service which will be attended by almost 500 guests including representatives from communities across the district. Tickets are available to book online in the next few days, so keep an eye on our social channels for more information. Tickets are based on a first-come, first-served basis until Monday 31 October.
The service will be led by the Revd Will Hunter Smart, Rector of St Nicolas Church.
The service will be streamed online on the St Nicolas Church YouTube channel.
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 The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) is delighted to announce that animal warden team has yet again been awarded a gold award for our stray dog provision from the RSPCA.
Services for West Berkshire Council and Bracknell Forest are provided by a dedicated in-house Animal Warden team, supported by external out of hours partners.
The award recognises how the service in West Berkshire and Bracknell Forest is of a ‘Gold Standard’ delivered by our dedicated in-house team. Their aim is to provide a service that meets the requirements of the local community and undertake regular proactive work to encourage responsible pet ownership.
For more information on the animal warden provision see our website.
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With over 1,500 members of staff corporately, plus additional members of staff working across our local schools and education settings, we're one of the largest employers in the area. There are lots of reasons to consider a career with us - from the wide range of services we provide to the training and benefits we offer.
Current vacancies include:
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Join the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) at the Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham to explore the nature reserve and enjoy wildlife themed activities suitable for children aged 18 months to 4 years.
Tots can take part in outdoor nature play, stories, trails and craft activities. They just need to be a confident walker and dressed for the weather.
Children must be accompanied by an adult who is able to encourage and help them with the various activities. It costs £7 per child, and you only need to book places for children, not accompanying adults.
Nature Tots is running from November through to April.
Find dates and book tickets online.
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 We want to ensure that West Berkshire is as inclusive as possible. To find out how people feel, we’re asking everyone who lives and works in West Berkshire to let us know whether they feel they’re included and treated fairly.
It’s only by hearing from people about their personal experiences that we can make any changes needed to move us forward, so please take our survey knowing this is a confidential, safe space to share your thoughts and experiences.
The survey takes around 10-15 minutes to complete and will help us identify priorities for the future through a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Framework. Access the survey and more information about why we’re doing this work online.
The survey will be open for responses until midnight on Sunday 27 November 2022.
Across the district litter picking groups, including Thatcham, Hungerford and Tilehurst are popping up to keep the area clean. If you're interested in volunteering, Tilehurst and Thatcham have their own Facebook pages with lots of advice and information. You can also borrow litter picking equipment from our waste team here in West Berkshire to get you started.
If you run a local litter picking group and need more volunteers from local residents, place it on aDoddle, where residents will be able to see it.
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We're pleased to announce the launch of our community repaint scheme at our household waste recycling centres (HWRC) at Newbury and Padworth in partnership with our contractor Veolia UK.
Community repaint allows residents to drop off paint at either of our HWRCs in the usual way. Staff at the HWRC will assess the paint and see if it is in a good enough condition to be re-used. This will then be available for residents to take free of charge. This scheme is only open to householders, and we cannot work with traders, retailers or manufacturers.
More information can be found on our website.
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Breastfeeding Support Award Nomination |
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We’re excited that our Community Breastfeeding Support, offered through our Family Hubs has been nominated for a Red Kite Days Berkshire Award.
The Red Kite Days awards are all about recognising and celebrating local businesses, groups and places to visit with a family focus.
We’d love you to vote for us. It’s easy, click here to find out more and use the red VOTE NOW button. Thank you!
Voting is open until Thursday 20 October. Winners will be announced on Friday 21st October.
Support your favourite, or perhaps you’ll find somewhere new to visit?
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