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PODCAST: Newbury’s evening pedestrianisation trial

1 week ago | kennetradio.com | Paul Walter

West Berkshire Council is trialling the evening pedestrianisation of Newbury town centre. In this podcast, Councillor Justin Pemberton, the council’s executive portfolio holder for Community Engagement, Economic Development and Regeneration, answers questions about the trial.
PODCAST: Three weekly black bin collections plan

1 week ago | kennetradio.com | Paul Walter

West Berkshire Council is planning, later this year, to switch to three weekly black bin collections from domestic residences. In this Podcast, Councillor Stuart Gourley, the Executive portfolio holder for Environment and Highways at West Berkshire Council, answers questions about the change. Please click on the white arrow below to hear the podcast: https://kennetradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250619-PODCAST-Stuart-Gourley-3-week-black-bin-collections.mp3
PODCAST: Ridgeway Council proposal - key influencers speak

1 week ago | kennetradio.com | Paul Walter

As part of the review of English councils, there is a proposal to merge West Berkshire Council with enlarged South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse councils.
PODCAST: Half-Light - a radio play to mark VE Day 80

1 month ago | kennetradio.com | Paul Walter

An old chest discovered in a dim corner of his mother’s loft holds a number of surprises for John and provides an insight into what VE Day meant to different members of his family. Ultimately, John is faced with a moral dilemma as a part of his mother’s life is revealed to him for the first time. Set in Newbury and drawing on research into actual events that happened in the town during WW2, Half-light was originally presented at the Control Tower in 2022.
MPs expenses details published

2 months ago | kennetradio.com | Paul Walter

The first MPs expenses, for the new parliament, have been published. They cover the period from July to November 2024. Newbury’s MP, Lee Dillon claimed a total of £36,043.23 in expenses for the period, which includes funds to rent a second home in London. This compares to these neighbouring MPs who also claim a second home in London to enable them to do their jobs: Kit Malthouse, MP for North West Hampshire claimed £39,590.46 and Danny Kruger, MP for East Wiltshire claimed £47,491.44.
Lib Dems win Thatcham by-elections

2 months ago | kennetradio.com | Niki Hinman

35 Views elections, thatcham, West Berkshire Two Lib Dems have been voted in after elections in Thatcham yesterday (Thursday). The council ward seat on West Berkshire Council, vacated by MP Lee Dillon in Thatcham North East, was won by Tom McCann. Mark Thomas won the Thatcham Town Council seat, after results were declared around midnight. “A strong pair of wins for us. Our vote has held up well and we fought a good campaign,” said West Berkshire Council’s Lib Dem leader Jeff Brooks.
Duck feeders aim to help ducks and water quality

Mar 30, 2025 | kennetradio.com | Paul Walter

The photograph above shows (l-r) Councillor Nigel Foot, James Heasman (Newbury Town Council Parks & Open Spaces Supervisor), Councillor Martha Vickers, Sukey Russell-Hayward, Councillor David Marsh and Councillor Sarah Slack at the duck feeder station on Lock Island. Two new solar-powered duck feeders have come to Newbury. The machines are located by the canalside in Victoria Park and at Lock Island.
Dozens of tractors make some noise in Northbrook Street

Mar 23, 2025 | kennetradio.com | Paul Walter

Our photo above shows the first of several dozen tractors making their way down Newbury’s main street on Saturday just after 6 pm, surprising early evening pedestrians. The remarkable display, including bright lights and tuneful loud horns, capped a day of protest by local farmers. Throughout Saturday, over 120 tractors were amassed in the showground of Newbury racecourse.
New “Old Town” plans lodged

Mar 14, 2025 | kennetradio.com | Niki Hinman

The new Kennet Centre redevelopment plans have gone in. These plans are for the ‘Old Town’ version – the one with individual mews houses. The opening paragraph of the design statement says they are to “enhance the Newbury Conservation Area by restoring the look, feel and character of – this part of – Newbury”.
West Berks bin collections: most don’t want collection changes

Mar 14, 2025 | kennetradio.com | Niki Hinman

Moves to reduce black bin collections to once every three weeks moves a step closer this week. West Berkshire Council’s waste strategy is to get the once over from scrutineers, who will rake through the detail of plans which will save the council £150k a year. More than 5,000 people responded to a public consultation on the matter. Most of them do not want a reduction in the frequency of refuse collections.