Latest News and Information

Carers Rights Day Event - Recognising Your Rights

Published: 5 Nov 24

Carers Rights Day - Recognising Your Rights to be held at Frank Hutchins Community Hall on Thursday 21st November 2024. Read More...

West Berks Foodbank

Published: 17 Oct 24

If you are worried about money and struggling for essentials please call the free helpline for support. Read More...

West Berkshire Council calls for Community Champions 2024 Awards nominations

Published: 15 Oct 24

West Berkshire Council is inviting residents to nominate individuals and groups for our Community Champion Awards 2024. Read More...

T&T Pet Field and Cafe Treats for Tricks Fun Day

Published: 14 Oct 24

Join T&T Pet Field and Cafe for their Halloween themed fub day on Sunday 27th October 12-3pm. Read More...

Newbury & Thatcham Repair Cafe

Published: 10 Oct 24

Details of the Newbury & Thatcham Repair Cafe events on Sunday 27th October and Sunday 1st December 2024 Read More...

Green Libraries Week 2024

Published: 4 Oct 24

West Berkshire Libraries are celebrating Libraries Week 2024, with special events throughout the month of October. Read More...

Connect - Prior Court Networking Breakfast

Published: 4 Oct 24

Enjoy breakfast, forge new connections, and deepen your understanding of autism and complex needs whilst supporting a local charity, Priors Court Foundation. Read More...

Revised Start Date - On-street residential chargepoint installation.

Published: 3 Oct 24

Revised start date for the installation of om-street charging points. Read More...

Soil Giveaway - 19th-20th October

Published: 3 Oct 24

on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October 2024 there will be a give-away event at the Padworth Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF), Padworth Lane, RG7 4JF, between 10am and 4pm where residents will be able to pick up Veolia's locally produced soil conditioner for free! Read More...

West Berkshire Council seeks resident feedback on draft Waste Management Strategy

Published: 26 Sep 24

Have your say on West Berkshire Council's new vision for Waste and Resources Management Read More...

Free Electric Blanket Testing

Published: 25 Sep 24

Please see link for details of the free electric blanket testing the PPP and RBFRS will be undertaking again this year. Read More...

West Berkshire Council: Have your say on a proposed Pedestrianisation Trial in Newbury

Published: 24 Sep 24

West Berkshire Council is inviting residents, businesses, visitors, and road users to share their views on a proposed trial to extend pedestrianised hours in Newbury Town Centre. Read More...

Road Closure - Hamstead Marshall Level Crossing, Park Lane.

Published: 19 Sep 24

Hamstead Marshall Level Crossing on Park Lane in the Parish of Hamstead Marshall will be closed on 3rd to 4th October 2024 from 21:00hrs to 07:00. Read More...

Call For Lithium-Ion Battery Regulation

Published: 18 Sep 24

Support the Campaign to Save Lives! Read More...

Speen Pavilion Hire

Published: 18 Sep 24

Speen Pavilion, Speen Recreation Ground is available for hire! Contact the Clerk to find out more! Read More...

Speen Community Cafe

Published: 16 Sep 24

Upcoming Events at Speen Community Cafe. Read More...

Travel for free on World Car Free Day with West Berkshire Council

Published: 16 Sep 24

Leave your car at home and enjoy FREE bus travel on 22 September! Read More...

West Berkshire Council introduces Kerbside Battery Collection

Published: 10 Sep 24

Starting from Monday 9 September, recycling your household batteries just got a whole lot easier! Read More...

Walkies!

Published: 9 Sep 24

Doggy-walking fundraiser. Read More...

Emergency Road Closure - Brummell Road, Speen & Newbury

Published: 9 Sep 24

Brummell Road in the Parish of Speen & Newbury is currently closed and is due to reopen 17th September 2024. Read More...

Dog Show & Fete

Published: 6 Sep 24

Details of the dog show & fete on Saturday 14th September 2024 at T&T Pet Field, Laverstoke Park Farm. Read More...

Breast Walk Ever

Published: 6 Sep 24

Raise funds for secondary spread breast cancer research at the University of Southampton. Read More...

Directional Road Closure - A4 Gravel Hill in Speen

Published: 6 Sep 24

The westbound carriageway of the A4 Gravel Hill in the parish of Speen, will be closed from 8pm on Friday 20th to 1pm Saturday 21st September 2024, the closure will be between its junction with A34T and A4 West Roundabout and its junction with Benham Park. Read More...

Walk for Wards

Published: 21 Aug 24

Support Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's Buscot Neonatal Ward. Read More...

Newbury Apple Day Event - Sat 5th October

Newbury Apple Day Event - Sat 5th October '24

Published: 16 Aug 24

Details of this years Newbury Apple Day. Read More...

West Berkshire Council: Have your say on local bus services

Published: 14 Aug 24

West Berkshire Council seeks your feedback on enhanced routes and new ticketing schemes Read More...

Updated - Heat-Health Alert Yellow

Published: 13 Aug 24

YELLOW Heat-Health Alert - (Hot weather response) has been updated for the South East and is in effect between 11/08/2024 at 09:00 and 14/08/2024 at 09:00. Read More...

Heat-Health Alert Yellow response

Published: 9 Aug 24

YELLOW Heat-Health Alert - (Hot weather response) has been issued for the South East and is in effect between 11/08/2024 at 09:00 and 13/08/2024 at 09:00. Read More...

Newbury & Thatcham Repair Cafe

Published: 6 Aug 24

Details of events taking place on 18th August and 29th September 2024. Read More...

West Berkshire Council's Garden Waste Subscription Service.

Published: 2 Aug 24

You can now subscribe to West Berkshire Council's 2024/25 garden waste collection service from £55! Read More...

Extended Heat-Health Alert Yellow response

Published: 2 Aug 24

YELLOW Heat-Health Alert - (Hot weather response) has been extended for the South East and is in effect between 02/08/2024 at 09:00 and 03/08/2024 at 09:00. Read More...

Dog Walking Fundraiser

Published: 31 Jul 24

WALKIES! Launchpad's doggy-walking fundraiser. Read More...

Easy EV Charging for West Berkshire Residents!

Published: 26 Jul 24

Release from West Berkshire Council on the EV Charging Scheme in West Berkshire. Read More...

New Hospital Programme update for residents

Published: 23 Jul 24

Residents Survey from Royal Berkshire Hospital. Read More...

West Berkshire Council: New Pedestrian and Cyclist Path Unveiled in West Berkshire

Published: 17 Jul 24

New Pedestrian and Cyclist Path Unveiled in West Berkshire Read More...

Heat-Health Alert Yellow response

Published: 16 Jul 24

YELLOW Heat-Health Alert - (Hot weather response) has been issued for the South East and is in effect between 18/07/2024 at 17:00 and 20/07/2024 at 23:00. Read More...

Coffee Pod Recycling Launches at West Berks Recycling Centres

Published: 10 Jul 24

Brew Up a Greener Future: Coffee Pod Recycling Launches at West Berkshire Council Recycling Centres! Read More...

T&T Pet Field and Cafe

Published: 2 Jul 24

Information on T&T Pet Field Open Day in Overton. Read More...

YELLOW Heat-Health Alert

Published: 21 Jun 24

The Met Office, in conjunction with UKHSA, is issuing the following heat-health warning for our area. Read More...

Revised Dates to EV Charging Installation Project

Published: 14 Jun 24

Details from West Berkshire Council on the revised project dates for the EV Charger Installation Project. Read More...

Revised Dates to EV Charging Installation Project

Published: 14 Jun 24

Details from West Berkshire Council on the revised project dates for the EV Charger Installation Project. Read More...

Closure of Footpath

Published: 12 Jun 24

Details on Speen footpath closure from 18th June - 18th December 2024 from West Berkshire Council. Read More...

Senior Activity Day

Published: 5 Jun 24

Senior Activities & Services Fair to be held at Northcroft Leisure Centre on Tuesday 11th June 2024, 11am - 1pm. Read More...

Beat The Heat - Staying Safe in Hot Weather

Published: 5 Jun 24

Staying Safe in Hot Weather Information Booklet. Read More...

Newbury & Thatcham Repair Cafe

Published: 5 Jun 24

Details of the upcoming Repair Cafe sessions in June & July. Read More...

Carers Week

Published: 5 Jun 24

Details of West Berkshire Carers Week Events Read More...

Speen Fete!

Published: 28 May 24

Come and join the Speen Fete at Speen Recreation Ground on Saturday 8th June 2024! Full details in the attached flyer. Read More...

Parliamentary elections set for Thursday 4 July

Published: 28 May 24

Release from West Berkshire Council ahead of the Parliamentary elections. Read More...

Emergency Road Closure - UNR between Bagnor & Winterbourne

Published: 24 May 24

Unnamed Road between Bagnor and Winterbourne in the Parish of Speen & Winterbourne is currently closed and will reopen on 29th May 2024. The closure is between its junction with Manor Road and Unnamed Road from B4494 to Winterbourne Holt. Read More...

Road Closure - Lambourn Road

Published: 24 May 24

Lambourn Road, Snake Lane, Valley Road, and Grove Road in the Parishes of Speen and Boxford, and the Town of Newbury will be closed on 30th May 2024, between the hours of 08:00 – 17:00, from its junction of High Street to its junction with B4494 Oxford Road. This closure is to enable Volker Highways to carry out drainage work on behalf of West Berkshire Council. Read More...

Beenham Wind Orchestra - Band on The Rec

Published: 24 May 24

Beenham Wind Orchestra Concert to be held on 21/06/2024 at Beenham Recreation Ground. Read More...

Beenham Wind Orchestra - Newbury Bandstand

Published: 24 May 24

Beenham Wind Orchestra Concert to be held on 02/06/2024 at Victoria Park, Newbury. Read More...

Collection of Aid for Ukraine

Published: 21 May 24

Details on the collection of aid for Ukraine event on Tuesday 11th June 2024. Read More...

West Berkshire Council Unveils Further Household Support Package for Residents Facing Financial Challenges

Published: 13 May 24

Details on West Berkshire Council's Household Support Packages for Residents facing Financial Challenges. Read More...

Network Rail Overnight Closures - Hamstead LC, Park Lane, Marsh Benham

Published: 10 May 24

Details of the overnight closures at Hamstead LC, Park Lane, Marsh Benham from 27th - 29th May. Read More...

Libraries at Home Service

Published: 30 Apr 24

Details of the West Berkshire Libraries, Libraries at Home Service. Read More...

Change of Date to Footway Closure in Groveland Grove

Published: 23 Apr 24

Details of the change in date to the footway closure in Groveland Road. Read More...

Change of Date to Footway Closure in Sutton Road

Published: 23 Apr 24

Details of the change of date to the footway closure in Sutton Road. Read More...

Delay to Start Date - EV Charging Installation - Burchell Road

Published: 19 Apr 24

Details of the delayed start date on the EV charging install project in Burchell Road. Read More...

Footway Closure - Groveland Road

Published: 16 Apr 24

Details of footway closure in Groveland Road from 14th -17th June 2024. Read More...

Footway Closure - Sutton Road

Published: 16 Apr 24

Details of footway closure in Sutton Road from 18th - 21st June 2024. Read More...

Newbury & Thatcham Repair Cafe

Published: 10 Apr 24

Details of the upcoming Newbury & Thatcham Repair Cafe. Read More...

Newbury & Thatcham Repair Cafe

Published: 10 Apr 24

Details of the upcoming Newbury & Thatcham Repair Cafe. Read More...

Timescales on Flooding Grants

Published: 5 Apr 24

Update from West Berkshire Council. Read More...

Notice of Vacancy

Published: 2 Apr 24

Notice of Vacancy in Office Councillor. Read More...

Dementia Friendly Training Opportunity

Published: 27 Mar 24

FREE Training Event open to all - Dementia Friendly Training Opportunity Read More...

West Berkshire Council Launches New Digital Planning Service

Published: 27 Mar 24

A new free online service has launched to allow residents to check to see if they need to submit a planning application. Read More...

Retexturing of Road Surface - A4/A34 Western Roundabout

Published: 27 Mar 24

Details of the Retexturing of the road surface from West Berkshire Council. Read More...

Burchell Road - EV Charger Installation

Published: 27 Mar 24

On-street residential chargepoint installation from West Berkshire Council. Read More...

Network Rail Closure - Hamstead LC, Park Lane, Marsh Benham

Published: 15 Mar 24

Hamstead Level Crossing on Park Lane, Marsh Benham in the Parish of Hamstead Marshall will be closed between 22:20 hours on 1st April and 05:00 hours on 2nd April 2024. Read More...

West Berkshire Council Flood Grants

Published: 13 Mar 24

Information on West Berkshire Council's Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant Scheme. Read More...

Stockcross Primary School Vac & Brunch

Published: 12 Mar 24

Stockcross Primary School are hosting a Vac & Brunch event on Saturday 23rd March. Read More...

New Councillor Vacancies

Published: 1 Mar 24

Find out how you can become a Parish Councillor! Read More...

Sovereign Network Group Commercial Support Fund

Published: 23 Feb 24

Details from Sovereign Network Group on their Commercial Support Fund. Read More...

Veolia and West Berkshire Council soil conditioner giveaway event

Published: 23 Feb 24

Details on the Veolia and West Berkshire Council soil giveaway. Read More...

Speen Lane Road Closure

Published: 16 Feb 24

Details of road closure in Speen Lane from 4th - 8th March 2024. Read More...

Update on Emergency Road Closure - UNR between Bagnor & Winterbourne

Published: 30 Jan 24

Update on Emergency Road Closure - UNR between Bagnor & Winterbourne from West Berkshire Council. Read More...

Shared Footway / Cycle Way - Stockcross

Published: 26 Jan 24

Update from West Berkshire Council on the shared footway/cycle way alongside the B4000. Read More...

Emergency Road Closure - UNR between Bagnor & Winterbourne.

Published: 26 Jan 24

Details of Emergency Road Closure - UNR between Bagnor & Winterbourne from West Berkshire Council. Read More...

Notice of Vacancy

Published: 9 Jan 24

Notice of Vacancy in Office Councillor. Read More...

Grant Aid

Published: 2 Jan 24

Did you know that established voluntary or community groups are eligible to apply for grant aid from Speen Parish Council? Click here to find out the relevant criteria and how to apply. Read More...

Road Closure - Unnamed Road from A4 near Nalderhill Road to Milkhouse Road

Published: 5 Dec 23

The closure at Unnamed Road from A4 near Nalderhill Road to Milkhouse Road in the Parish of Speen did not take place on 30th November 2023 due to a breakdown at the tarmac plant. This closure has been reprogrammed to take place on 11th December 2023. Read More...

Road Closure - Unnamed Road from A4 near Nalderhill Road to Milkhouse Road

Published: 21 Nov 23

Unnamed Road from A4 near Nalderhill Road to Milkhouse Road will be closed on 30th November 2023, between the hours of 08:00 – 17:00, from the junction of A4 Bath Road to the junction of Milkhouse Road. Read More...

Educafe

Published: 31 Oct 23

See what the Newbury Educafe has to offer. Read More...

Cost of Living Fair

Published: 27 Oct 23

See what advice and support is available with the cost of living this winter. Read More...

Public Protection Partnership

Published: 29 Sep 23

See what the Public Protection Partnership can help with and who to contact Read More...

Their Finest Hour Project

Published: 29 Sep 23

Find out more about this nationwide project to preserve everyday stories and objects of the Second World War for future generations Read More...

Stockcross to A4 Path

Published: 23 Aug 23

Construction of the shared path between Stockcross and A4 is scheduled to start on 18th September 2023 Read More...

Public Spaces Protection Order - Speen Lodge Court

Published: 7 Jul 23

West Berkshire Council consultation open until 18th August Read More...

Summer Fair at Shaw House

Published: 3 Jul 23

11am to 4pm Sunday 16th July Read More...

Learn to cycle this summer

Published: 3 Jul 23

Courses to help increase cycling skills and confidence Read More...

Streetsafe Survey

Published: 26 Jun 23

West Berkshire Council survey is open until 30th July Read More...

Snake Lane Road Closure

Published: 12 Jun 23

Snake Lane closed 16th June 2023 from Lambourn Road junction to Rookwood Read More...

Speen Lane Road Closure

Published: 2 Jun 23

Speen Lane closed 14th - 16th June between Marshalls Court and Pound Lane Read More...

West Berkshire Libraries Study from Home

Published: 27 Apr 23

Study when it suits you Read More...

West Berkshire Libraries

Published: 27 Apr 23

Study or work spaces at the libraries Read More...

Royal Berkshire Hospital Survey

Published: 19 Jan 23

Public consultation on RBH moving out of Reading - have your say Read More...

West Berkshire Council Local Plan Review

Published: 19 Jan 23

Consultation on the Local Plan Review opens 20th January 2023 Read More...

Speen Community Cafe

Published: 1 Dec 22

Every Wednesday afternoon at The Starting Gate Read More...

Pension Credit

Published: 1 Dec 22

You could be entitled to Pension Credit Read More...

Thames Valley Crime Stoppers

Published: 26 Apr 19

Living without fear Read More...

Speen Parish Council Noticeboards

Speen Parish Council has five notice boards on which final Agendas are posted with a minimum notice of three full working days before a meeting. We also display news and posters of interest to the community.

The noticeboards are located as follows:

 

Bagnor 
Opposite the Blackbird Pub

 

Speen
Brummel Road and Speen Recreation Ground Entrance

Marsh Benham
Near the Red House Pub outside the Recreation Ground

Stockcross
Junction of the B4000 (Ermin Street) & Church Road

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