Newbury’s pedestrian zone project is delayed. Awaiting traffic order approval from transport authorities. Newbury Pedestrian Zone Faces Delays Due to Red Tape The Newbury pedestrian zone project is delayed. Council must get permission from the transport department. They need approval for a special traffic order. The department hasn’t responded yet. Stuart Gourley said they sent…
West Berkshire Council considers approving a gypsy/traveller site on Newtown Road, Newbury, despite local objections. Newbury Gypsy Traveller Site Faces Retrospective Approval Decision West Berkshire Council might approve a new site for a gypsy/traveller community, despite 42 people objecting to the project. The land sits south of Abbottswood on Newtown Road in Newbury. People complain…
West Berkshire Council requests government help amid budget woes. What exceptional financial support entails for local services? West Berkshire Seeks Financial Support What Does It Really Mean West Berkshire Council needs financial help and has asked the government for support, as councils must balance their budgets each year. More councils now need help, with many…
West Berkshire Council confirms Ashampstead Road closure by Bradfield College affecting Newbury area through most of 2025. Ashampstead Road Closure Near Newbury Confirmed for Most of 2025 A road closure will affect a village in West Berkshire. Work on Ashampstead Road in Bradfield will take nearly a year. West Berkshire Council confirmed closure dates and…
Beckie Hamilton crashed her bicycle due to a pothole in Newbury, suffering injuries and fearing for her life. Cyclist Feared Death After Pothole Crash in Newbury at High Speed Beckie Hamilton had an accident. It happened in October when she cycled; a pothole caused her to fall off near oncoming traffic. She was cycling on…
Local authority faces strong opposition after announcing the closure of three day care homes. West Berkshire Day Care Closures Spark Community Anger and Concern Three resource centers will shut down soon. These are Greenfield House, Hungerford, and Phoenix. Families and users feel worried about this change. West Berkshire Council funds these important centers. They help…