West Berkshire Council13 hrs agoCare companies 'profiteering' as council costs soarThe council is lobbying government in an effort to drive the children's care costs down.13 hrs ago1 day agoFireworks company fined after blaze shut motorwayThe company had no licence to store the explosives in a barn and containers, which were destroyed.1 day ago7 days agoSolar farm approved for developmentWest Berkshire Council expects the solar farm to generate enough power for about 6,000 homes.7 days ago22 Sept 2026Recycling up one year on from reduced bin collectionsThe change from a collection every fortnight to every three weeks was introduced last September.22 Sept 202618 Sept 2026Solar farm project expected to be progressedThe council expects the solar farm to generate enough power every year to power about 5,500 homes.18 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Closed care home to be used as homeless hostelThe building was built in the early 1990s and was used as a nursing home for elderly people.17 Sept 202616 Sept 2026Councils in South given £11m to modernise servicesWest Berkshire and the Isle of Wight councils receive grants for adult and children's care services.16 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Travellers set to be told to move from siteWest Berkshire Council was given a temporary injunction at the High Court in December.8 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Confusion as council changes in Thames Valley delayedThe government has announced a review into plans for three new unitary authorities for the Thames Valley.7 Sept 2026...
