Liberal Democrat led West Berkshire Council have started a consultation on the A339 to reduce the speed limit from 50 mph to 40 mph from the Swan roundabout to the Tesco’s roundabout.
Local Lib Dems lead the fight against the delay to our hospital rebuild.
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West Berkshire Council Newbury Central Lib Dem Councillors Martin Colston and Louise Sturgess argued strongly and consistently for refusal of the unwelcome Eagle Quarter plans.
Liberal Democrat led West Berkshire Council have increased the highway maintenance fund in the 2025/26 Budget.
Since flooding in recent years, Lib Dem controlled West Berkshire Council is developing district-wide plans for flood and drainage improvements.
Liberal Democrat West Berkshire Council is installing as many electric vehicle (EV) charging points as possible in its off- street cars parks. For example in Hungerford, a pair of charging points was installed in late 2024 next to the Hungerford Hub.