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 If you're travelling into Newbury, please note parts of Kings Road, Hambridge Road and Boundary Road will be undergoing modification work for 12 weeks.
The works are being undertaken by Cognition Land and Water Limited to carry out highway and drainage improvements associated with the development of the adjacent former Sterling Cables site. It is proposed that the modifications to Kings Road and Boundary Road adjacent to the development will be undertaken until the end of April. However, the dates are flexible and could change depending on the progression of the different phases of work.
The planned phases are:
- Phase 1 - Kings Road South/Boundary Road (adjacent to development), including a temporary closure of Boundary Road (south) for southbound traffic.
- Phase 2 - Kings Road South/Boundary Road (adjacent to development), including a temporary closure of Boundary Road (south) for southbound traffic.
- Phase 3 - Kings Road (north east quadrant).
- Phase 4 - Kings Road (north).
- Phase 5 - Full night time road closure for the final carriageway re-surfacing.
Parking bays within the site will also be suspended for the duration of the works.
Please follow the diversion signs and use the A4 and the A339 during this time.
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Weekend plans for the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort |
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Details have now been announced of ceremonial, celebratory and community events that will take place over the Coronation Weekend between Saturday 6 and Monday 8 May 2023.
Across the Coronation Weekend, there will be opportunities for people to come together in celebration of this historic occasion by spending time and celebrating with friends, families and communities across the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.
On Saturday, 6 May, the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey.
On Sunday, 7 May, a special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle. In addition on this same day, the Coronation Big Lunch, at which neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will take place across the country.
On Monday, 8 May, members of the public will be invited to take part in The Big Help Out, which will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas.
We understand neighbours and communities will wish to arrange a Coronation Big Lunch or a street party, but would like to implement a road closure to ensure everyone enjoys the event safely.
Our contractor, Volker Highways, have kindly offered to loan organisers’ basic road closure and information signs free of charge for events over the Coronation Weekend. This is only available for small scale events on C class or unclassified roads and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of a completed Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) application.
Please complete the TTRO application by Friday 31 March. No further applications will be accepted after this date. The party must be risk assessed and there must be a nominated person(s) who will take responsibility for the risk assessment and the managing of the party.
More information can be found on the temporary road closure section on our website.
We hope everyone has a great time!
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 West Berkshire Council is delighted to have been awarded over £57,000 from the Capability & Ambition Fund. It's administered by Active Travel England, the Government’s new executive agency responsible for boosting cycling and walking.
The funding will enable:
- Bespoke training for staff on latest guidance and standards;
- Data and evidence collection at two sites, to inform business case development for potential future improvements between Calcot and Theale, and in Old Bath Road in Newbury;
- Evolution of a design for and consultation on, possible Phase 2 footway and cycleway improvements on A4 Western Avenue, eastwards from the Oxford Road/Waitrose roundabout towards Chestnut Crescent and Winchcombe School as part of an emerging wider network; and
- An initiative to increase awareness of the School Streets scheme already running in Calcot, with the emphasis on driver education.
The award from Active Travel England will assist the Council in evolving its ambitious programme of schemes to encourage and enable more cycling and walking in the District, in particular in towns and urban areas. This programme is in line with the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan adopted by the Council in June 2021.
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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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 We want to deliver a balanced Budget to support our most vulnerable residents, while paying for longer term projects, such as new school buildings and maintaining our roads. We also want to maintain our significant investment in our social care services
Councillor Ross Mackinnon, West Berkshire’s Executive Member for Finance and Joseph Holmes, Executive Director (Resources) at West Berkshire Council will be speaking about the current financial position, our Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Strategy and Revenue Budget for the year ahead on a YouTube Live session on Monday 13 February at 5.30pm.
Join us to find out more. If you have any questions in advance please email them to the PR Team.
 A new map is helping to connect grass roots communities across West Berkshire.
The map is a growing community resource, and offers access to local community groups and organisations who are able to offer help and support, provide opportunities to connect with others or have volunteering opportunities that might be of interest. Groups can also support each other and find ways to work together by connecting through the map.
Along with the main map there is also one to help connect environmental groups and another showing warm spaces that are opening up – providing people with welcoming, warm spaces where people can come to stay warm and enjoy some company with a hot drink or other refreshments.
You can access the maps and find out how to submit suggestions here.
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We value your views on the decisions we take. There are several areas we are currently holding consultations on, including:
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 The West Berkshire Directory is a free, online guide providing local information, advice and support for adults, families and children.
For adults, including those who provide unpaid care, find support in your local community, groups and activities near you, financial guidance, information on care homes, home care and much more.
The Family and SEND Local Offer sections offer a broad range of national and local information including help finding registered childcare, family activities, support and details of services in your area.
Find what you need here online.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, or you would like to add a service or organisation to the Directory, please send us an email.
 The consultation on the Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) Local Plan Review 2022-2039 (LPR) is now open for comment and will close at 4.30pm on Friday 3 March 2023.
The LPR lays out an ambitious plan for the District's future development, including the delivery of approximately 9,000 new homes by 2039, including 3,000 affordable homes, supported by new local infrastructure. The LPR also establishes high standards for sustainability and environmental impact, ensuring that our natural areas, such as the AONB, are protected.
West Berkshire is a great place to live, work and visit - and we want to keep it that way for future generations.
You can read the plan and its supporting documents here.
You can submit comments via the Local Plan Consultation Portal here.
You can find out more by visiting www.westberks.gov.uk/local-plan-review
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Fostering in West Berkshire |
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We pride ourselves on making sure children in care and their foster families feel supported and part of our community. By fostering you are able to provide a safe environment and a family life to a child unable to live at home. Your warmth and passion could help them reach their full potential and write the next chapter of their lives.
You won't be left alone throughout the application and assessment process, we'll guide and support you through it all. There are different types of Foster placements, and we'll work with you to decide which works best.
We'd like to hear from you; whether you can offer short or long term care or even some emergency or respite support.
You can call us on 01635 503429 or email the team.
We hold monthly virtual information session via Teams on the last Tuesday of every month. Please contact us for the links.
- 28th Feb 6pm to 7pm with Q & A
- 28th March 1pm – 2pm with Q & A
- 25th April 10am – 11am with Q & A
- 30th May 6pm to 7pm with Q & A
- 27th June 1pm – 2pm with Q & A
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