Newbury News

Newbury is celebrating a remarkable achievement after being awarded a Silver Gilt Award at the prestigious Thames & Chiltern in Bloom campaign. The town also proudly received the Best Large Town Trophy – a first-time honour for Newbury.

Newbury Town Council is pleased to announce that the contract for the much-anticipated Victoria Park Community Café has been awarded to Maspace, following a successful tender process. Works commenced on Saturday 27 September 2025, marking the start of the next major milestone for this flagship community project.

The Corn Exchange was bursting with community pride on 10 September 2025 as Newbury came together to celebrate this year’s Newbury in Bloom winners.

Hosted by the Mayor of Newbury, Cllr David Harman, and supported by our generous sponsors, the evening recognised the green-fingered heroes who help keep our town looking its very best.

Newbury’s annual ‘Best Kept Allotment’ awards were celebrated at the Town Hall Chamber on Tuesday evening. The Mayor of Newbury, Cllr David Harman and the Mayoress, Rosalind Harman, presented awards to tenants who impressed judges with their outstanding allotment plots across the 6 sites in Newbury.

Newbury Town Hall is throwing open its doors to the public as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days Festival on Saturday 13 September 2025, 10am to 2pm.

Newbury Town Council has participated as a Rule 6 Party in the Eagle Quarter planning appeal, reflecting our responsibility to protect the character, amenity, and future sustainability of our town.

We’re really sorry to say that the parts needed to repair and make the MEGA tower slide safe won’t be arriving until late August, as they’ve had to be specially shipped over from America. We know it’s a favourite with many children, and we truly appreciate your patience while we wait. As soon as the parts arrive, we’ll be working hard to get everything fitted and tested so the slide can be back in action in September! 

On Friday 15 August at 11am, a commemorative service will take place at Newbury’s War Memorial, offering a time for the community to pay their respects to those who served and sacrificed during the conflict. All are welcome to attend.