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Road Closure - Reading Road (A329)

31 July to 6am Monday 2 August 2021

Saturday, 17 July 2021

Road Closure - Park Wall Lane Lower Basildon

26 to 30 July 2021

Saturday, 17 July 2021

West Berkshire Libraries

West Berkshire Libraries - NEWS

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Playgrounds in Basildon

There are two playgrounds in Basildon. One by the Village Hall and one at Wakemans.

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Beale Park

Reduced family membership.

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

May Bank Holiday Waste and Recycling Collection

May Bank Holiday Collection

Tuesday, 27 April 2021

PAWS Cycling Questionnaire

PAWS and Purley Sustainability groups have developed a questionnaire to find out what those living locally think about safe cycling and cycle parking in and around Pangbourne.

Monday, 05 April 2021

Update on Road Improvements

Road markings and Potholes

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Speeding Issues in Basildon

A communication from the Parish Council

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Food & Garden Waste Update

Important Service Notice regarding Garden and Food Waste Collections

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Waste and Recycling Update

West Berkshire Council provided the following update on Waste Services.

Tuesday, 05 January 2021

Concerned about traffic in Upper Basildon?

West Berkshire Council will be visiting Upper Basildon to discuss traffic measures

Sunday, 01 November 2020

The Mobile Library Returns...

The West Berkshire Mobile Library returns to Upper Basildon on September 7th...

Thursday, 03 September 2020

Breaking the speed limit...

Cars exceeding the 30 mph limit in the village are a major concern.

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

The Country Neighbour and The Post Office return

The Country Neighbour is now available again. And the Post Office is reopening on Monday, July 6th.

Monday, 29 June 2020

Beale Park Reopens

Beale Wildlife Park opened on Monday 22nd June on a 'first come, first served' basis.

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

The Lockdown Wood Project

Newbury Friends of the Earth is looking for seedlings...

Friday, 19 June 2020

Thames Water Priority Service

It's not unheard of for our water supplies to be interrupted.

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Tennis Courts

The two courts at the Recreation Ground are now open again.

Friday, 22 May 2020

Wakemans and Bethesda Street Play Areas

The children's play areas, and the adult gym, at these two locations remain closed.

Friday, 22 May 2020

Local shops - Update May 11th

Many local food shops and businesses are not only continuing to supply food but...

Monday, 11 May 2020

Supermarket deliveries in Basildon

Here follows an update on supermarket home deliveries.

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

Delivering prescriptions - an update

A small group of volunteers have been collecting and delivering prescriptions...

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

Supporting the community - update

A week ago the parish council published a list of local contact numbers.

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

Country Neighbour Suspended Until Further Notice

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Country Neighbour has been suspended.

Saturday, 04 April 2020

Food Deliveries

We're starting to build up a list of delivery volunteers...

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Royal Berks Hospital press release

The attached press release was received yesterday by the parish council.

Thursday, 26 March 2020

Children's playgrounds

The children's playgrounds in Basildon are now closed.

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Supporting our Community - Covid-19

A support network for villagers in need of neighbourly help during the is being established within the village.

Friday, 20 March 2020

Local Sites and Potential Development

West Berkshire Council is currently reviewing potential sites for future development.

Sunday, 01 March 2020

Beale Park Family Memberships

2020 family membership forms are available...

Friday, 28 February 2020

The At Home Library Service

Do you know of someone who would like to use the library service but finds it difficult to do so?

Friday, 28 February 2020

Closure of Sucks Lane: 4-6th February

Sucks Lane in Ashampstead will be closed 4-6th Feb for works.

Sunday, 26 January 2020

NEW!! ZUMBA CLASSES AT BVH

Dance Barn runs Zumba classes every Friday at BVH

Sunday, 26 January 2020

Warning - Thefts reported

Thefts of catalytic converters and gas bottles in Basildon.

Friday, 20 December 2019

A Message from Beale Park

Autumn fun plus extended opening at Beale Park

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

New Pilates class at Basildon Village Hall

Katie Ferries is running a Pilates class at Basildon Village Hall from Monday 14th October at 9.30am.

Wednesday, 09 October 2019

New Drama Classes for 6-8 year olds

Drama Llama - a new drama course for 6-8 year olds - starts at Basildon Village Hall on 9th September.

Friday, 02 August 2019

Basildon Summer Show

Local clubs and societies - could you run a stall at the Summer Show?

Friday, 02 August 2019

15th June - Goring Gap Boat Club Open Day

Come along to enjoy activities and refreshments by the Thames!

Friday, 07 June 2019

Councillors' Reports - Annual Parish Council Assem

Click here to read the reports from the 2019 Annual Assembly.

Thursday, 30 May 2019

Love to Sing?

Come to choir every Wednesday (7.30pm - 9pm) at the Village Hall.

Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Time to get fit for Summer?

New Yoga and Circuits morning classes at Basildon Village Hall

Wednesday, 15 May 2019

Notice of Parish Council Annual Assembly

The Parish Council Annual Assembly will take place on Tuesday 7th May 2019. All welcome.

Thursday, 02 May 2019

Library News

A few words from David Jones, Parish Councillor with responsibilities for libraries, on our wonderful library service.

Saturday, 27 April 2019

Road Closure - 1st May Bere Court Road / Gardeners

Bere Court Road and Gardeners Lane closed 1st May for carriageway repairs.

Saturday, 27 April 2019

Family History Help from WB Libraries

West Berks Libraries can help you uncover your family history...

Saturday, 27 April 2019

Notice of Parish Council Annual Assembly

The Parish Council Annual Assembly will take place on Tuesday 7th May.

Monday, 08 April 2019

Notice of Elections

Please note attached District and Parish Council Notice of Elections

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Beale Park – Special Offer for Basildon!

Beale Park – half price, annual, family season tickets. Available to Basildon (Berkshire) residents only.

Thursday, 28 February 2019

BBC2 Back in Time Series - Casting in Berkshire

A message from Becky Timothy at Wall To Wall Productions.

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Consultation on Polling Districts and Places 2018

WBC consultation - have your say!

Wednesday, 16 January 2019

Please be vigilant, burglars about...

Thames Valley Police have notified the parish council of three recent burglaries.

Saturday, 15 December 2018

WBC Consultation now Live - Cuts to Local Services

WBC has begun their consultation into further cuts to local services.

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

National Trails Ridgway Winter Newsletter now Live

Winter Walkers, Ramblers, Cyclists might find the the Ridgway Winter Newsletter of interest.

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Parish Council Vacancies - Support Your Community

Basildon Parish Council currently has two vacancies.

Monday, 29 October 2018

Table Tennis Table - Free to a good home

Table Tennis table available. Free but new owner must collect.

Wednesday, 05 September 2018

Science Fun for Pre-Schoolers at the Village Hall

Mini Professors comes to Basildon Village Hall from 20th September

Thursday, 30 August 2018

Hartslock Phone Box is Now a Library!

Fancy reading something different? Why not pop to our new phone box library..

Tuesday, 21 August 2018

Closure of Hook End Lane from 6th June

Hook End Lane closed between 6th and 15th June. Diversions in place.

Friday, 01 June 2018

Winter Gritting Budget

The winter gritting budget for Basildon Parish has been announced.

Friday, 25 May 2018

Parish Council Annual Assembly - 17th May

The Parish Council's Annual Assembly will take place on 17 May from 8pm at Basildon Village Hall

Tuesday, 08 May 2018

Closure of Hook End Lane on 15th March

Hook End Lane will be closed on 15th March for routine maintenance.

Monday, 12 March 2018

New Ward Boundaries Announced

The Local Government Boundary Commission has announced its new ward boundaries for West Berks.

Monday, 05 February 2018

Winter Gritting of Roads

New contract signed with WBC to grit parts of the village.

Monday, 20 November 2017

A bus on Sundays...

Going Forward bus company is now running a Sunday service through Lower Basildon.

Wednesday, 16 August 2017

Upstream Magazine Available Online

West Berkshire Countryside Society's magazine Upstream now available to download.

Monday, 10 July 2017

Annual Parish Council Assembly - Chairman's Report

Read the Chairman's report from the 2017 Parish Council Assembly here.

Thursday, 01 June 2017

143 Bus Service

The current 143 bus service will end on 1st July.

Monday, 15 May 2017

Parish Council Annual Assembly - 16th May

This year's Parish Council Annual Assembly will take place on 16th May from 7.30pm

Thursday, 06 April 2017

M4 Junctions 12 to 13: Weekend Closure Reminder

M4 between J12 and J13 fully closed from 9pm Friday 31st March to 6am on Monday 3rd April.

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Emergency closure of Hook End Lane on 13th March

Hook End Lane closed on 13th March between 7am and 7pm on 13th March

Wednesday, 01 March 2017

Local Singing Idea

Love singing? A new choir is starting up in Upper B!

Wednesday, 01 March 2017

M4 Junctions 12 to 13: Bridge Refurbishment – Upda

Critical repairs required which will lead to road closures.

Wednesday, 01 March 2017

Amended Village Design Statement Now Online

Basildon Parish Council has issued an revised and updated Village Design Statement

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Bus Subsidy - Update

Basildon Parish Council will pay 2017 subsidy.

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Review of Wards and Councillors Consultation

The consultation runs from January 24th - April 10th.

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Network Rail Public Exhibition Postponed

Please see attached from Network Rail.

Monday, 16 January 2017

Superfast broadband meeting this Thursday (15th)

Come along to the Red Lion from 6pm to discuss Gigaclear's broadband proposals.

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

St Stephens Survey - Tell us your thoughts

St Stephen's Church is running an online survey.

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Public consultation on the future of The Grotto -

Turley will be outlining their proposals for The Grotto at Basildon Village Hall (Bruton Hall)

Monday, 21 November 2016

Public Meeting on the future of Pangbourne Library

Come along to Pangbourne Village Hall on 29th November at 6pm to have your say.

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Volunteers Needed for the At-Home Library Service

Could you spare a little time every three weeks to help?

Tuesday, 08 November 2016

WBC launches 2017/18 Budget Consultation

Have your say on West Berkshire Council's budget proposals for 2017/18

Tuesday, 08 November 2016

West Berks Library Consultation - Have your say!

Please take a moment to consider WBC's latest library proposals.

Tuesday, 08 November 2016

Carer's Rights Day Event - Friday 25 November

WBC are hosting a Carer's Rights Day Event from 10am to 2pm on 25th November

Tuesday, 08 November 2016

Support Footsteps at the Village Market 29/10

Come along to our 'spooktacular' village market and support children's charity Footsteps

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Blandys Lane Road Closure

Blandys Lane closed until Friday 21st October

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Village Green Improvements

Basildon Parish Council has appointed Scofell to landscape the village green.

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

New Village Youth Club for 11-14 year olds

11-14 years old? Why not give Basildon's new Youth Club a try?

Monday, 26 September 2016

Important: Notice of Conclusion of BPC Audit

Notice of conclusion of the audit and right to inspect the Annual Return for 2016.

Wednesday, 14 September 2016

Family Mindfulness Workshop - 2nd October

Brilliant Beings and Creatively Be are running a family mindfulness day at Aldworth Village Hall

Friday, 09 September 2016

Facility to Report Speeding Motorists

Concerned about speeding in the village? West Berkshire Council would like to hear from you...

Thursday, 28 July 2016

Monkey Music is coming to Basildon!

Monkey says "Welcome to my music classes!"

Friday, 15 July 2016

New chairman's update now available

Information on travelling by rail, bus and on foot...

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Newbury Artisan Market - last Sunday of the month

Come along to Newbury Artisan Market, 10-4pm in Northbrook Street.

Friday, 20 May 2016

Railway Action Group Update

More goods news from the Railway Action Group

Friday, 20 May 2016

New Yoga Class at Basildon Village Hall

Benjamin Du Bernard will be running two yoga classes a week at the hall from 24th May.

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Annual Assembly 2016 - Chairman's Speech

Please click on the link to read this year's speech from Parish Council Chairman Robert Greasley

Friday, 29 April 2016

Railway Action Group Update

Encouraging news from the Railway Action Group

Tuesday, 12 April 2016

Friends of Emery Down Working Party-16th April 2pm

Friends of Emery Down are looking for volunteers to help in Emery Down Wood

Wednesday, 06 April 2016

Annual Parish Assembly

The 2016 Basildon Parish Assembly will take place on Tuesday 19th April 2016 at 8pm.

Monday, 04 April 2016

New Chairman's Update

Read this month's update from Parish Council Chairman Robert Greasley.

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

Annual Parish Assembly 19th April

The 2016 Annual Parish Assembly will be on the 19th April at 8pm.

Friday, 19 February 2016

New Chairman's update

Read the latest update from Councillor Greasley

Monday, 18 January 2016

Save our bus service!

If you feel strongly about keeping Basildon's bus service please act now.

Monday, 18 January 2016

Chairman's report on WBC bus service proposal

Please see the attached for the present position regarding West Berks proposals for our bus service

Monday, 21 December 2015

Village Mkt - 31/10 funds for Footsteps update

A big thank you!

Wednesday, 04 November 2015

Network Rail drop in at South Stoke

Network Rail has organised a drop in for local villages at South Stoke Village Hall to consult residents on it's plans for the railway in the villages within the AONB.

Friday, 23 October 2015

New: The Chatterbox -8 October

The Chatterbox - new venture at St Stephens

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Emery Down Wood

Charity status confirmed

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Oak Tree survey and tree trail

Basildon Parish Council has completed its' survey of our beautiful village Oaks.