AN emergency appeal has been set up to help those in need in our area during the Coronavirus pandemic. Greenham Trust will match grants and public donations up to £100,000 and will distribute the funds through local charitable and voluntary organisations that are offering support to...
In light of the current Coronavirus pandemic and the current HM Governments directions, it is with a heavy heart that the decision has been made to cancel this year’s Newbury in Bloom competition. Due to the Royal Horticultural Society’s announcement that the National Britain in Bloom...
At the daily press briefing recently (Saturday 18 April), the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, underlined the importance of public parks and open spaces remaining open but ensuring they were accessible for local people during this time. Guidance has been...
Newbury Town Council has allocated £8,000 from its grant fund to assist projects and proposals helping the elderly, vulnerable and at-risk communities in Newbury in response to the coronavirus crisis. Cllr Gary Norman, Chairperson of the Council's Grants Subcommittee, explained that the Council took this move...
The Mayor of Newbury is offering a telephone call service to help support the elderly who are self-isolating. The Mayor, Cllr Elizabeth O’Keeffe, came up with the idea to help combat loneliness during this time of uncertainty, where some members of the community are...
A new Primary Care Hub has been opened at Newbury RacecourseThe space has been specially adapted to support local people with coronavirus symptoms who require clinical assessment in the community. The hub is only available to patients who have already gone through a structured medical triage...
With the guidance to stay at home, it is recognised that there may be pressure in households for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is unacceptable in any situation, no matter what stresses a person could be under...
Update: 15/04/20 - West Berkshire Council have released an update and guidance on waste collections in West Berkshire during the Coronavirus pandemic. Waste Services- If you are unsure of your bin collection days, you can check using the following link: https://citizen.westberks.gov.uk/binday- All recycling and rubbish bins should...
West Berkshire Council has issued a news scheme to make a small amount of money available as a refundable float for community groups and their volunteers that are supporting households who cannot shop for themselves during the Covid 19 outbreak. The Float is designed to ensure...
The government is advising people who face the highest risk of being hospitalised by the virus to stay at home to protect themselves and others. People falling into this extremely vulnerable group include: Solid organ transplant recipients.People with specific cancers:people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapypeople...