WBC Economic Development Team

Get fully funded support as you grow your business with up to 12 hours of intensive support tailored to your business through 1-2-1 sessions and Masterclasses. Join the High Growth Programme today by registering 👉 berkshiregrowthhub.co.uk/high-growth-pr… @BerksGrowthHub

Today is the last day of the pre-trial consultation on the Extension to Newbury Town Centre pedestrianisation hours. Don’t miss the chance to have your say by completing the survey on the following website by midnight tonight. westberks.gov.uk/article/43343/…

Five days to go until the pre-trial consultation on the Extension to Newbury Town Centre pedestrianisation hours ends. If you are a business or resident based in Newbury, get engaged and tell us what you think by completing the survey. westberks.gov.uk/article/43343/…

If you live, work, visit or have a business in #Newbury we want to hear your opinions about the proposed extension to pedestrianisation hours in the town centre. Make sure you have your say by completing the survey before 5th Oct westberks.gov.uk/pedestrianisat…

Look who it is! 😍 We are SO excited to welcome our very own @paddingtonbear statue to Newbury! You can find Paddington on a brand-new bench outside Camp Hopson on Northbrook Street.

Are you a business or resident based in Newbury? Tell us what you think by having your say in pre-trial consultation for extending pedestrianisation hours in the town centre! Help us shape the future of your town! westberks.gov.uk/pedestrianisat…

Coming soon to Newbury...😍 @WestBerkshire

The Digital Infrastructure Business Survey closes on the 31st of March. Take part in the survey now by clicking the following link - bit.ly/DI4Bus2024 or by scanning the QR code below. #DIforBusiness2024 #BerksBusSurvey #ConnectedBerkshire

Last day to register for 'Lights! Cameras! Business! Trades & Crafts into local film supply chains' event! If you're a business that could potentially work in film, this is your chance to find out more! eventbrite.co.uk/e/lights-camer…

There is a workshop in Reading for trades and crafts businesses to understand how to work in Film. If you're bases around the area, you could use your skills in the next Major Motion Picture! Find Out More: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lights-camer…

This week we held our fourth Hungerford Town Centre steering group. We would like to thank Hungerford's stakeholders who continue to help us bring projects forward. Find out more here: westberks.gov.uk/article/42430/…

Newbury College is holding an AI training course for businesses that want to adopt AI into their operations. Spaces are FREE but limited. If you're interested, please visit: newbury-college.ac.uk/courses/digita…

The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Business Grant Scheme is now OPEN for application! Find the eligibility criteria and application form here>> westberks.gov.uk/repfgrantscheme

Looking to recruit new staff in the new year? Sign up to DWP's career fair on the 1st Feb 10am-12:30pm at the Kennet Centre for a FREE stand! Email sonia.bradford@dwp.gov.uk if your company would like a space!

We're delighted that the Christmas Artisan Market will be in Newbury this weekend! 🎉Businesses should be aware there will be a road closure from the Northbrook Street junction to the Bartholomew Street junction from 15 December 18.00pm until 17 December, 22.00pm

🎄Get ready for a holly jolly time with the whole family this Christmas season! 🎅We've got an array of seasonal events in store for you. From the dazzling Christmas Lights Switch-On to enchanting markets, a visit to Santa's Grotto, and so much more! buff.ly/3FF15r9 🌟🎁

Work is underway at Faraday Road to connect facilities to the refurbished changing unit which has home and away space with showers, toilets and urinals. The grass looks smart and we are almost ready to mark out the pitch so watch this space! Full video: youtu.be/sWv7hQhey1c

Lace those boots and practise your kicks as Faraday Road Sports Provision is opening on 19 November! Join us as we celebrate community, sportsmanship, and the spirit of competition with two 5-a-side football games and a fun penalty shootout. More here: westberks.gov.uk/Faraday-road-g…

One week to go until the grand opening of the Faraday Road pitch on 19 November at 11:30am. Come along to watch some football, have a go at the penalty shoot out and grab some refreshments!

🎉We held the Rural Business Forum yesterday with some of our major land owners and rural businesses. It was a great chance for the Council to get together with businesses to discuss the Rural Economy. Thanks to everyone who attended and to all our speakers! 🙌

This week we held our fourth Newbury Town Centre Steering Group, which was chaired by Andy Moore from Newbury Town Council. We would like to thank Newbury's stakeholders who continue to help us bring projects forward. Find out more here: #newbury-centre" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">westberks.gov.uk/towncentres##n…