Newbury News

Newbury Town Council will unveil its 20th blue plaque in honour of France Belk (1897–1976), a remarkable figure who played a pivotal role in shaping amateur dramatics and dance in the town. The unveiling will take place at 11am on Monday 21st July 2025 at Chilis Restaurant on Station Approach, the former site of the Newbury School of Dancing and Dramatic Art.

Newbury Town Council’s Heritage Working Group is bringing history to life once again with the return of its much-loved Explore Newbury heritage walking tours this July, August, and September. These guided walks offer a captivating window into Newbury’s rich and colourful past, making history accessible, interactive, and fun for all ages.

Newbury will proudly host a ceremonial Armed Forces Day parade by the Corps of Royal Engineers on Saturday 28th June as they exercise their Freedom of the Town with a traditional march, to celebrate the 200^th anniversaries of three of the Regular squadrons from 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic). 

Local residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help showcase the best of Newbury during a community clean-up event scheduled for Sunday 6 July ahead of the Thames and Chiltern in Bloom campaign entry by Newbury.

Newbury Town Council held a Family Day in Victoria Park on Sunday 1 June and there was a great turn out of people who came along to enjoy the free activities in the sunshine with the Mayor of Newbury, Cllr David Harman and the Mayoress Rosalind Harman, kicking off the fun at noon.

Come and join the fun! Newbury Town Council is excited to host our Family Day in Victoria Park on Sunday 1 June once again, from 12 noon to 4pm.

Newbury Town Council’s annual Mayor Making ceremony took place on Sunday 11^th May 2025, celebrating the election of the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor in front of local dignitaries, community organisations, and their friends and families.

We are pleased to announce that planning permission has officially been granted by West Berkshire Council for the new community café refurbishment at Victoria Park.