Speeding Issues in Basildon
A communication from the Parish Council
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Read more >> Food & Garden Waste Update
Important Service Notice regarding Garden and Food Waste Collections
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
Read more >> Waste and Recycling Update
West Berkshire Council provided the following update on Waste Services.
Tuesday, 05 January 2021
Read more >> Concerned about traffic in Upper Basildon?
West Berkshire Council will be visiting Upper Basildon to discuss traffic measures
Sunday, 01 November 2020
Read more >> The Mobile Library Returns...
The West Berkshire Mobile Library returns to Upper Basildon on September 7th...
Thursday, 03 September 2020
Read more >> Breaking the speed limit...
Cars exceeding the 30 mph limit in the village are a major concern.
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Beale Park Reopens
Beale Wildlife Park opened on Monday 22nd June on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
Read more >> The Lockdown Wood Project
Newbury Friends of the Earth is looking for seedlings...
Friday, 19 June 2020
Read more >> Thames Water Priority Service
It's not unheard of for our water supplies to be interrupted.
Tuesday, 16 June 2020
Read more >> Tennis Courts
The two courts at the Recreation Ground are now open again.
Friday, 22 May 2020
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Local shops - Update May 11th
Many local food shops and businesses are not only continuing to supply food but...
Monday, 11 May 2020
Read more >> Supermarket deliveries in Basildon
Here follows an update on supermarket home deliveries.
Wednesday, 08 April 2020
Read more >> Delivering prescriptions - an update
A small group of volunteers have been collecting and delivering prescriptions...
Wednesday, 08 April 2020
Read more >> Supporting the community - update
A week ago the parish council published a list of local contact numbers.
Wednesday, 08 April 2020
Read more >> Country Neighbour Suspended Until Further Notice
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Country Neighbour has been suspended.
Saturday, 04 April 2020
Read more >> Food Deliveries
We're starting to build up a list of delivery volunteers...
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Read more >> Royal Berks Hospital press release
The attached press release was received yesterday by the parish council.
Thursday, 26 March 2020
Read more >> Children's playgrounds
The children's playgrounds in Basildon are now closed.
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Local Sites and Potential Development
West Berkshire Council is currently reviewing potential sites for future development.
Sunday, 01 March 2020
Read more >> Beale Park Family Memberships
2020 family membership forms are available...
Friday, 28 February 2020
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Closure of Sucks Lane: 4-6th February
Sucks Lane in Ashampstead will be closed 4-6th Feb for works.
Sunday, 26 January 2020
Read more >> NEW!! ZUMBA CLASSES AT BVH
Dance Barn runs Zumba classes every Friday at BVH
Sunday, 26 January 2020
Read more >> Warning - Thefts reported
Thefts of catalytic converters and gas bottles in Basildon.
Friday, 20 December 2019
Read more >> A Message from Beale Park
Autumn fun plus extended opening at Beale Park
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Read more >> 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
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Basildon Summer Show
Local clubs and societies - could you run a stall at the Summer Show?
Friday, 02 August 2019
Read more >> 15th June - Goring Gap Boat Club Open Day
Come along to enjoy activities and refreshments by the Thames!
Friday, 07 June 2019
Read more >> Councillors' Reports - Annual Parish Council Assem
Click here to read the reports from the 2019 Annual Assembly.
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Read more >> Love to Sing?
Come to choir every Wednesday (7.30pm - 9pm) at the Village Hall.
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Read more >> Time to get fit for Summer?
New Yoga and Circuits morning classes at Basildon Village Hall
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Library News
A few words from David Jones, Parish Councillor with responsibilities for libraries, on our wonderful library service.
Saturday, 27 April 2019
Read more >> Road Closure - 1st May Bere Court Road / Gardeners
Bere Court Road and Gardeners Lane closed 1st May for carriageway repairs.
Saturday, 27 April 2019
Read more >> Family History Help from WB Libraries
West Berks Libraries can help you uncover your family history...
Saturday, 27 April 2019
Read more >> Notice of Parish Council Annual Assembly
The Parish Council Annual Assembly will take place on Tuesday 7th May.
Monday, 08 April 2019
Read more >> Notice of Elections
Please note attached District and Parish Council Notice of Elections
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Read more >> Beale Park – Special Offer for Basildon!
Beale Park – half price, annual, family season tickets. Available to Basildon (Berkshire) residents only.
Thursday, 28 February 2019
Read more >> BBC2 Back in Time Series - Casting in Berkshire
A message from Becky Timothy at Wall To Wall Productions.
Wednesday, 27 February 2019
Read more >> Consultation on Polling Districts and Places 2018
WBC consultation - have your say!
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
Read more >> Please be vigilant, burglars about...
Thames Valley Police have notified the parish council of three recent burglaries.
Saturday, 15 December 2018
Read more >> WBC Consultation now Live - Cuts to Local Services
WBC has begun their consultation into further cuts to local services.
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Read more >> National Trails Ridgway Winter Newsletter now Live
Winter Walkers, Ramblers, Cyclists might find the the Ridgway Winter Newsletter of interest.
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Read more >> Parish Council Vacancies - Support Your Community
Basildon Parish Council currently has two vacancies.
Monday, 29 October 2018
Read more >> Table Tennis Table - Free to a good home
Table Tennis table available. Free but new owner must collect.
Wednesday, 05 September 2018
Read more >> Science Fun for Pre-Schoolers at the Village Hall
Mini Professors comes to Basildon Village Hall from 20th September
Thursday, 30 August 2018
Read more >> Hartslock Phone Box is Now a Library!
Fancy reading something different? Why not pop to our new phone box library..
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
Read more >> Closure of Hook End Lane from 6th June
Hook End Lane closed between 6th and 15th June. Diversions in place.
Friday, 01 June 2018
Read more >> Winter Gritting Budget
The winter gritting budget for Basildon Parish has been announced.
Friday, 25 May 2018
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Closure of Hook End Lane on 15th March
Hook End Lane will be closed on 15th March for routine maintenance.
Monday, 12 March 2018
Read more >> New Ward Boundaries Announced
The Local Government Boundary Commission has announced its new ward boundaries for West Berks.
Monday, 05 February 2018
Read more >> Winter Gritting of Roads
New contract signed with WBC to grit parts of the village.
Monday, 20 November 2017
Read more >> A bus on Sundays...
Going Forward bus company is now running a Sunday service through Lower Basildon.
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
Read more >> Upstream Magazine Available Online
West Berkshire Countryside Society's magazine Upstream now available to download.
Monday, 10 July 2017
Read more >> Annual Parish Council Assembly - Chairman's Report
Read the Chairman's report from the 2017 Parish Council Assembly here.
Thursday, 01 June 2017
Read more >> 143 Bus Service
The current 143 bus service will end on 1st July.
Monday, 15 May 2017
Read more >> 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
Read more >> 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
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Local Singing Idea
Love singing? A new choir is starting up in Upper B!
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Read more >> M4 Junctions 12 to 13: Bridge Refurbishment – Upda
Critical repairs required which will lead to road closures.
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Read more >> Amended Village Design Statement Now Online
Basildon Parish Council has issued an revised and updated Village Design Statement
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Read more >> Bus Subsidy - Update
Basildon Parish Council will pay 2017 subsidy.
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Read more >> Review of Wards and Councillors Consultation
The consultation runs from January 24th - April 10th.
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Read more >> Network Rail Public Exhibition Postponed
Please see attached from Network Rail.
Monday, 16 January 2017
Read more >> Superfast broadband meeting this Thursday (15th)
Come along to the Red Lion from 6pm to discuss Gigaclear's broadband proposals.
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Read more >> St Stephens Survey - Tell us your thoughts
St Stephen's Church is running an online survey.
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Read more >> 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
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Volunteers Needed for the At-Home Library Service
Could you spare a little time every three weeks to help?
Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Read more >> WBC launches 2017/18 Budget Consultation
Have your say on West Berkshire Council's budget proposals for 2017/18
Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Read more >> West Berks Library Consultation - Have your say!
Please take a moment to consider WBC's latest library proposals.
Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Read more >> 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
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Blandys Lane Road Closure
Blandys Lane closed until Friday 21st October
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Read more >> Village Green Improvements
Basildon Parish Council has appointed Scofell to landscape the village green.
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Read more >> 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
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Family Mindfulness Workshop - 2nd October
Brilliant Beings and Creatively Be are running a family mindfulness day at Aldworth Village Hall
Friday, 09 September 2016
Read more >> Facility to Report Speeding Motorists
Concerned about speeding in the village? West Berkshire Council would like to hear from you...
Thursday, 28 July 2016
Read more >> Monkey Music is coming to Basildon!
Monkey says "Welcome to my music classes!"
Friday, 15 July 2016
Read more >> New chairman's update now available
Information on travelling by rail, bus and on foot...
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Read more >> Newbury Artisan Market - last Sunday of the month
Come along to Newbury Artisan Market, 10-4pm in Northbrook Street.
Friday, 20 May 2016
Read more >> Railway Action Group Update
More goods news from the Railway Action Group
Friday, 20 May 2016
Read more >> 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
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Railway Action Group Update
Encouraging news from the Railway Action Group
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Annual Parish Assembly
The 2016 Basildon Parish Assembly will take place on Tuesday 19th April 2016 at 8pm.
Monday, 04 April 2016
Read more >> New Chairman's Update
Read this month's update from Parish Council Chairman Robert Greasley.
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Read more >> Annual Parish Assembly 19th April
The 2016 Annual Parish Assembly will be on the 19th April at 8pm.
Friday, 19 February 2016
Read more >> New Chairman's update
Read the latest update from Councillor Greasley
Monday, 18 January 2016
Read more >> Save our bus service!
If you feel strongly about keeping Basildon's bus service please act now.
Monday, 18 January 2016
Read more >> 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
Read more >> Village Mkt - 31/10 funds for Footsteps update
A big thank you!
Wednesday, 04 November 2015
Read more >> 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
Read more >> New: The Chatterbox -8 October
The Chatterbox - new venture at St Stephens
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Read more >> Emery Down Wood
Charity status confirmed
Wednesday, 22 July 2015
Read more >> Oak Tree survey and tree trail
Basildon Parish Council has completed its' survey of our beautiful village Oaks.
Monday, 01 June 2015
Read more >> Annual Assembly 2015 - Update
Annual Assembly 2015 - Update
Friday, 22 May 2015
Read more >> St Stephens Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Celebrating 50 years in 2015.
Thursday, 30 April 2015
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