Coronavirus
Coronavirus has significantly impacted the entire country this year. It has devastated friends, family and our community, the health of people we love and has decimated out economy.
Keep up to date with how Coronavirus is affecting Newbury and more than ever, stay safe.
Latest Announcements
Covid 19: Step 2 Restrictions in England
From 12th April 2021, England will follow Step 2 Guidance
Setting up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your area
Locals are invited to take part in setting up a NHW scheme in your area
Booking Your Coronavirus Vaccination
Those over 64 years of age are now able to book online to receive their Covid-19 vaccination.
Vaccine Fraud
Be alert to Covid-19 vaccination fraud
Financial Support for Local Businesses
West Berkshire announces financial support for local businesses impacted by National Restrictions
National Lockdown - Stay At Home
A National Lockdown was put in place on 5th January
Local Support
Volunteer
If you wish to volunteer locally or you are seeking help in the community, please visit https://www.westberks.gov.uk/ or phone
01635 503579
To contact the Community Support Hub or for the Volunteer Centre go to www.volunteerwestberks.org.uk.
Support Groups
There have been many local support groups springing up in the town. If you are in need of help such as shopping for food, collecting prescriptions and so on, please contact the Community Support Hub who can direct you to your nearest group.
Meals on Wheels
For meals on Wheels with the Fairclose Centre, please telephone either 0163540488 or 0163541294, or email: hello@fairclosecentre.org.
Do your bit
Newbury Town Council encourage everyone who can to participate in a local support group. If there is no support group local to you, think about setting one up, even if only for your street. Make sure you register your group with the Community Support Hub so people will know how to find you.
Other News
£10,000 IN GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION PROJECTS!
Local environmental groups in Newbury now have the chance to bring their green projects to life with support from Newbury Town Council’s Climate Emergency Grant Fund.
The Council has set aside £10,000 to help fund community projects that cut CO₂ emissions and take meaningful action against climate change — and there’s still around £7,000 available for this year’s applications!
03 Nov 2025
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE & SERVICE IN NEWBURY – 9 NOVEMBER 2025
Newbury’s Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place on 9 November 2025. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from Pelican Lane, proceeds along Northbrook Street, and stops at Mansion House Street where the Mayor, Cllr David Harman, will take the salute before continuing to the Market Place for the Remembrance Service.
27 Oct 2025
LOCAL SCHOOLS GET A TASTE OF TOWN HALL LIFE FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY WEEK
Over the past two weeks, Newbury’s school pupils have been discovering how their Town Council works — and what it takes to be a Councillor.
23 Oct 2025