Newbury News

Newbury Town Council is pleased to announce the unveiling of its sixteenth blue plaque, to the Rev. James Bicheno who was Baptist Minister of Newbury 1780-1807, and a leading Newbury campaigner against the trade in slaves from Africa to the West Indies

Newbury Town Council has resolved to request that all new developments in Newbury include a 13 cm hole in the bottom of a fence that allows hedgehogs to move freely between gardens

Newbury Town Council has awarded a total of £10,440 to 12 local charities to support them in their work for the community in Newbury.  

As part of their 25^th Anniversary Celebrations, Newbury Town Council is opening the doors to the Town Hall for the public to enjoy a Family Open Day. Families are invited to visit the Town Hall on Saturday 30^th July from 10am – 12pm.

On Friday 15^th July the Leader of the Council, Cllr Martin Colston and three friends will attempt to ride 500km (300 miles) in 24 hours in aid of Eight Bells for Mental Health.

Newbury Town Council invested Cllr Nigel Foot as Deputy Mayor of Newbury at the meeting of Full Council on Monday 27^th June. 

After an absence of 15 years, Art on the Park returns to Victoria Park this August Bank Holiday.

Newbury Town Council’s Heritage Working Group will resume its very popular ‘Explore Newbury’ heritage walking tours in July.