Newbury News

Come and join the fun! Newbury Town Council is excited to host our Family Day in Victoria Park on Sunday 1 June once again, from 12 noon to 4pm.

Newbury Town Council’s annual Mayor Making ceremony took place on Sunday 11^th May 2025, celebrating the election of the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor in front of local dignitaries, community organisations, and their friends and families.

We are pleased to announce that planning permission has officially been granted by West Berkshire Council for the new community café refurbishment at Victoria Park.

Newbury Town Council, in collaboration with local partners, is proud to announce a series of events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking this pivotal moment in history with a programme of activities that honour those who contributed to the end of the Second World War.

The events, taking place from May 8th to May 10th, will bring the community together to remember, reflect, and celebrate the legacy of those who served

In an effort to support the well-being of local wildlife and enhance visitor engagement, Newbury Town Council, in conjunction with the Feed Ducks Initiative, has installed new duck feeders at Lock Island and Victoria Park.

The 2025 Newbury Town Civic Award winners have been announced! The awards recognise the town’s unsung heroes who go above and beyond to help make an exceptional contribution to the Newbury community on a voluntary basis. 

The much-anticipated ‘Newbury in Bloom 2025’ campaign is officially underway! Residents, businesses, and community groups are invited to start planning their entries and register now.

Newbury Town Council’s Green Spaces Working Group, in partnership with Newbury in Bloom and Friends of the Earth Newbury, is calling on volunteers to help create a stunning new wildflower area at St George’s Avenue on Saturday, 29 March at 10am