Marlborough win £150 million West Berkshire roads contract
West Berkshire Council has awarded Marlborough Highways a £150 million highways maintenance deal. The Essex-based contractor beat Ringway, VolkerHighways, M Group Highways and Costain to secure the seven-year contract, which starts in October and can be extended by a further three years, reports Construction Enquirer. West Berkshire spends more than £15 million a year on […]
West Berkshire Council making ‘major progress’ on its pathway to Net Zero
West Berkshire Council has published its latest Environment Strategy Annual Progress Report, showing strong progress in reducing carbon emissions and delivering projects to support a greener, more resilient district. The report, covering July 2024 to July 2025, highlights a 38% reduction in the Council’s operational emissions compared with its 2019/20 baseline, falling from 11,619 tCO₂e to […]
West Berkshire invests in Active Travel to support healthier choices
West Berkshire Council is continuing to invest in walking, wheeling and cycling to make it easier for residents to choose active ways to travel, particularly for shorter local journeys. The investment supports the Council’s Local Transport Plan 4, which aims to increase the number of everyday journeys made by walking, wheeling or cycling. The long-term plan […]