Newbury News

On Tuesday 31^st August, the Mayor of Newbury invited families to come and take part in a Teddy Bears Picnic to raise money for the Mayor’s Benevolent Fund and his chosen charity.

Newbury Town Hall is throwing open its doors to the public on Saturday 18 September at 10am to 2pm as part of England’s Heritage Open Days events, so that everyone can view the Council Chamber, The Civic Staircase, The Town Hall portraits, the Council’s maces and other civic regalia.

The Mayor of Newbury is inviting everyone to put their knowledge to the test by taking part in a Charity Quiz Night. 

The future of the competition standard Skatepark in Victoria Park is under threat by continued vandalism. The Skatepark was officially opened in 2012 and it is extremely popular with not only local residents but BMX and Skateboarders who come from miles around to use the facility.

Newbury Town Council’s fourth Climate Change Workshop will be held on Saturday 25 September 2021 at St John’s Church and Hall at 2pm. Everyone is welcome and no booking is required.

Defibrillators have been installed on the football changing room buildings at both Wash Common Recreation Ground and City Recreation Ground.  

Enterprise Car Club is now the official car club provider in Newbury, working in collaboration with West Berkshire Council.

Newbury Town Council has been named a finalist in the National Association of Local Council’s (NALC) Star Council Awards 2021 and we are in the running for the Council of the Year award.

Members of the public have the chance to determine who wins this category by voting on the NALC website: Star Council Awards 2021 (nalc.gov.uk)