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
TOWN COUNCIL SUPPORTS COMMUNITY YOUTH PROJECT
Newbury Town Council has given £2,500 to the Community Youth Project. The contribution was made through The Good Exchange and will attract match funding from The Greenham Trust.
18 Oct 2021 | 2 min
GREEN FLAG FOR VICTORIA PARK!
Victoria Park has once again been awarded ‘Green Flag’ status for 2021/2022, recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world!
15 Oct 2021 | 2 min
NEWBURY TOWN COUNCIL GRANT SCHEME 2021
Newbury Town Council welcomes applications for grants from organisations and charities that benefit the residents of the parish of Newbury.
13 Oct 2021 | 2 mins