Newbury News

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. 

Victoria Park has once again been recognised as one of the finest green spaces, having retained its prestigious Green Flag Award for 2025/26. This internationally recognised honour, managed by the Green Flag Award Scheme, marks another milestone since the park first received the award in 2019. In a further triumph, City Recreation Ground has also retained its Green Flag status, first awarded in 2023 following a successful submission by Newbury Town Council.

On Friday 11 July, Newbury proudly welcomed the judges from the Thames & Chiltern In Bloom competition, part of the nationwide Britain in Bloom initiative run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

Newbury Town Council will unveil its 20th blue plaque in honour of France Belk (1897–1976), a remarkable figure who played a pivotal role in shaping amateur dramatics and dance in the town. The unveiling will take place at 11am on Monday 21st July 2025 at Chilis Restaurant on Station Approach, the former site of the Newbury School of Dancing and Dramatic Art.