Newbury News

Newbury Town Council is calling on young entrepreneurs to take part in a special Young Traders Market taking place in the Market Place on Saturday 30 May together with our regular Market stalls.

The popular Newbury in Bloom campaign is back for 2026, and entries are now officially open. Residents, businesses, schools, and community groups are encouraged to start planning their displays and register to take part in this much-loved annual celebration of gardening and community pride

Sunday’s community tree-planting initiative saw a great turnout, with local residents coming together to help plant 40 new trees across Hutton Close and Wash Common Recreation Ground

Today we are flying the Ukrainian flag to mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This small but visible gesture reflects our continued solidarity with the people of Ukraine and our support for peace and freedom.

Do you know someone who makes Newbury a better place every day? Someone whose dedication, creativity, or generosity often goes unnoticed? Now is your chance to celebrate them!

The Mayor of Newbury’s fundraising concert at the Waterside Centre on Friday 20 February proved to be a great success, raising a fantastic £1,231 in support of local charity Berkshire Youth.

Local residents are invited to take part in a community tree-planting initiative that will see 40 new trees planted across two green spaces on 1st March. The planting will take place at Hutton Close and Wash Common Recreation Ground.

The Mayor of Newbury is delighted to invite residents and visitors alike to enjoy an evening of live music at the Waterside Centre, at a special fundraising gig in support of Berkshire Youth this Friday 20 February from 7pm at the Waterside Centre, Newbury.