Policies and Strategies
Our published policies, plans and strategies
- Consultation Policy - our approach and commitment to consultation
- Council Strategy - our priorities and a realistic set of objectives that we will deliver for the people of West Berkshire, whilst living within our means
- Domestic Abuse Strategy - our vision for individuals, families and children to live freely from domestic abuse.
- Economic Reports and Plans - how existing strategies and plans will work together to promote both growth and economic wellbeing across the district over the coming five years
- Gambling License Policy - what we will generally consider when looking at applications for a gambling license
Health and Wellbeing Strategy [2Mb] - how we aim to 'Add Life to Years and Years to Life' for all our residents- Housing Strategy - the vision for housing services across West Berkshire for the next five years
- West Berkshire Council ICT Strategy [1Mb] - our policy with respect to ICT and the use of digital services
- Licensing Policy - our policy with respect to licensing functions
- Local Development Order for Greenham Business Park - provides a streamlined planning process
- Local Plan - the overall development plan for West Berkshire, setting out our local planning policies and is currently made up of a number of different documents
- Transport Policy - helps us to work out the transport needs of the district, and sets out a framework as to how we'll meet them up to the year 2026
- Medium Term Financial Strategy [656kb] - Revenue Budget and Capital Strategy and Programme are discussed at Council in March each year - the latest budget papers can be viewed online
- Property Investment Strategy - 2018 [301kb] - our plan to purchase commercial investment properties to provide a balanced investment portfolio and therefore a long term, sustainable revenue stream
- Strategy for children and young people with special education needs and / or disabilities (SEND) - our strategy outlines the vision and key priorities for supporting our children and young people with SEND.
- School Improvement Strategy - to ensure that all our schools are at least 'good' and all children make maximum progress, achieving their potential
- Waste Strategy - our long-term vision to maximise recycling and reduce rubbish
- West Berkshire Vision 2036 [16Mb] - to identify challenges and opportunities across all policy areas, and to establish shared aspirations for the future. It is supported by a referenced evidence base [3Mb].