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We have launched a survey ahead of the roll out of our separate weekly food waste collection service and would like to encourage everyone who lives in West Berkshire to take part in the survey. The survey is now open and will close at midnight on 3 May 2022.

As families continue to escape their homes in war torn Ukraine, we continue to see the generosity of our local residents coming forward to offer support. At last night's Council meeting (17 March 2022), West Berkshire Councillors debated a motion to decide how we in West Berkshire can take part.

One Bag - Big Difference: West Berkshire Council supports residents pledging to pick one bag of litter for the Great British Spring Clean campaign

Our Budget for 2022-23 includes new spending on schools, transport and other infrastructure to promote post-pandemic recovery and renewal

Hotel used by Home Office to house asylum seekers

From Monday 7 February 2022 we will be introducing changes to recycling, food and garden waste, and rubbish (black bin) collection days.

Charities and good causes benefit from proceeds raised through the West Berkshire Lottery

Awards recognise junior citizen, volunteer and community group of the year as well as lifetime achievement.

The number of rough sleepers has officially decreased from nine to zero in West Berkshire, which is a result of the great partnership work between the council housing team and homeless charities across the district.

The Government has released initial information on a new £1billion Business Grants scheme to support businesses that have been impacted by the Omicron variant, the ongoing impact of staff absences due to Covid, and lower consumer demand.