Newbury News

Newbury will proudly host a ceremonial Armed Forces Day parade by the Corps of Royal Engineers on Saturday 28th June as they exercise their Freedom of the Town with a traditional march, to celebrate the 200^th anniversaries of three of the Regular squadrons from 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic). 

Local residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help showcase the best of Newbury during a community clean-up event scheduled for Saturday 5 July ahead of the Thames and Chiltern in Bloom campaign entry by Newbury.

Newbury Town Council held a Family Day in Victoria Park on Sunday 1 June and there was a great turn out of people who came along to enjoy the free activities in the sunshine with the Mayor of Newbury, Cllr David Harman and the Mayoress Rosalind Harman, kicking off the fun at noon.

Come and join the fun! Newbury Town Council is excited to host our Family Day in Victoria Park on Sunday 1 June once again, from 12 noon to 4pm.

Newbury Town Council’s annual Mayor Making ceremony took place on Sunday 11^th May 2025, celebrating the election of the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor in front of local dignitaries, community organisations, and their friends and families.

We are pleased to announce that planning permission has officially been granted by West Berkshire Council for the new community café refurbishment at Victoria Park.

Newbury Town Council, in collaboration with local partners, is proud to announce a series of events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking this pivotal moment in history with a programme of activities that honour those who contributed to the end of the Second World War.

The events, taking place from May 8th to May 10th, will bring the community together to remember, reflect, and celebrate the legacy of those who served

In an effort to support the well-being of local wildlife and enhance visitor engagement, Newbury Town Council, in conjunction with the Feed Ducks Initiative, has installed new duck feeders at Lock Island and Victoria Park.