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
GET PLANTING! JOIN NEWBURY IN BLOOM FOR A COMMUNITY BULB PLANTING DAY AT HUTTON CLOSE
Newbury in Bloom is inviting local residents to roll up their sleeves and help brighten Hutton Close Recreation Ground this autumn! Join us on Saturday, 29th November at 10am for a fun and friendly community bulb planting event.
12 Nov 2025
MAYOR OF NEWBURY INVITES SENIOR RESIDENTS TO FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
The Mayor of Newbury is inviting the town’s most senior residents to join him for a Festive Afternoon Tea Party, celebrating the season and the contributions of Newbury’s older community.
10 Nov 2025
CELEBRATIONS FOR OUR SILVER GILT AND BEST LARGE TOWN AWARD!
Newbury is celebrating outstanding success in this year’s Thames & Chiltern in Bloom competition, earning a Silver Gilt Award and winning Best Large Town for the first time. The celebrations also saw a heartfelt moment as the Secret Garden Project received a Special Recognition Award from the judges for exceptional community engagement.
07 Nov 2025