Bradford Council seeks £127M for 2025/26 by selling assets. Council Tax may rise. Gov’t aiding many councils facing financial issues. More Councils Get Financial Help, Bradford Council Wants £127 Million Bradford Council wanted £127 million for the 2025/26 financial year. Councils can now borrow or sell things, which helps them pay daily costs; this is…
Berkshire gains national recognition connecting to VisitEngland, boosting local business voice and funding access. Berkshire Region Awarded National Tourism Status for First Time Ever Hey, guess what I just read! Local Berkshire councils got a VisitEngland accreditation. It’s called a Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP). This connects Berkshire to the national tourist board and links…
Newbury’s Kennet Centre redevelopment faces debate. Simplicity vs. architectural preference? Council or government decision looms. Kennet Centre’s Future Hinges on Philosophical Building Principles It’s rare to use logic principles with Newbury stories. Occam’s Razor applies to the Kennet Centre plans. The principle favors the simplest solution. It disregards personal architectural preferences. The “Eagle Quarter” plan…
Explore the history and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the A34, focusing on East Ilsley’s accident-prone areas. A34: Unraveling West Berkshire’s Most Dangerous Accident Black Spot The A34 road’s safety issues continue. This road has been dangerous for decades. Olivia Bailey, an MP, wants changes and spoke about the A34 in Parliament. She mentioned the East…
Hundreds of tubs collected in West Berkshire for Macmillan, thanks to Greene King and community effort! West Berkshire Recycles Tubs for Macmillan Cancer Support Scheme Folks in West Berkshire helped recycle plastic tubs. They donated them to Greene King, which aided Macmillan Cancer Support. The Tub2Pub scheme collected over 600 tubs, way more than last…
Companion bus pass return in West Berkshire faces setbacks due to budget constraints and a pending government review. West Berkshire Companion Bus Pass Reintroduction Unlikely West Berkshire might not bring back companion bus passes. These passes helped disabled people travel with a helper. Budget cuts stopped them about ten years ago. Reinstating the passes would…
Most Berkshire councils are falling behind on their tax collection targets. The cost of living crisis is believed to be a key factor. Berkshire Council Tax Collection Faces Challenges Across Multiple Areas Hey, listen to this. In Berkshire, council tax collection is lagging, with five out of six areas behind target. Some areas aren’t even…
Newbury Job Fair at West Berkshire Council connects jobseekers with twenty employers. Newbury Job Fair Connects Over 180 Jobseekers with Local Employers The Newbury Job Fair happened January 31st. It took place in West Berkshire Council Chambers. Jobseekers and employers came together there. Twenty employers from different areas attended. West Berkshire Council and Newbury Job…