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English devolution

The Berkshire Prosperity Board, made up of the six councils in the Royal County, has appointed a director and launched its website. Credit:  Berkshire Prosperity Board
Devolution

Director of Devolution for Berkshire appointed for £130,000 role

Henley, Newbury and Wallingford (which used to be part of Berkshire) are set to be united in one. Henley, Newbury and Wallingford (which used to be part of Berkshire) are set to be united in one.
Local Government Reorganisation
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Plan for new council that will reunite historic towns of Berkshire to be submitted

The Reading Borough Council offices and the town centre in Swindon. The Reading Borough Council offices and the town centre in Swindon.
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Debate lingers over Berkshire joining forces with Swindon as leaders agree to merge

An old road sign for the now-abolished Berkshire County Council. An old road sign for the now-abolished Berkshire County Council.
Local government
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Berkshire and Oxfordshire recommended to have new mayor

A CGI of The Heathlands Care Centre nursing home with 46 beds by Windsar Care at Cross Fell, Bracknell. A CGI of The Heathlands Care Centre nursing home with 46 beds by Windsar Care at Cross Fell, Bracknell.
Housing
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Berkshire councils join forces to meet housing needs across the county

Jackie Yates, the chief executive of Reading Borough Council, presented a report on the creation of the Programme Director for Devolution role in Berkshire, which involves a planned merge with Swindon. Jackie Yates, the chief executive of Reading Borough Council, presented a report on the creation of the Programme Director for Devolution role in Berkshire, which involves a planned merge with Swindon.
Local government
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Berkshire councils create £130k director role to plan 'merge' with Swindon

Rachel Reeves, Reading Labour MPs, councillors and supporters in Pangbourne, which could potentially be taken over by Reading Borough Council. Rachel Reeves, Reading Labour MPs, councillors and supporters in Pangbourne, which could potentially be taken over by Reading Borough Council.
Local Government Reorganisation
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Request set for western suburbs to be brought under control of Reading council

Paul Carnell, a former Conservative councillor, supports a push to unite the suburbs into a 'Greater Reading' council. Paul Carnell, a former Conservative councillor, supports a push to unite the suburbs into a 'Greater Reading' council.
In my view
English devolution
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It's an 'absurd situation' that suburbs are not united with Reading

The Welcome to Reading sign on its border with Earley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service The Welcome to Reading sign on its border with Earley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service
Reading
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Debate rages over whether suburb should join Reading into new 'super council'

Henley, Newbury and Wallingford (which used to be part of Berkshire) are set to be united in one council. Henley, Newbury and Wallingford (which used to be part of Berkshire) are set to be united in one council.
English devolution
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The towns set to be reunited in new Berkshire council with half a million people

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, is in charge with discussions with neighbouring councils about the creation of a Thames Valley Strategic Authority merging Berks, Bucks, Oxfordshire and Swindon. Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, is in charge with discussions with neighbouring councils about the creation of a Thames Valley Strategic Authority merging Berks, Bucks, Oxfordshire and Swindon.
English devolution
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Hopes and fears over new 'super region' merging Reading, Oxford and Swindon

Reading and Swindon could join forces to become part of the Thames Valley Strategic Authority if English devolution plans go ahead. Reading and Swindon could join forces to become part of the Thames Valley Strategic Authority if English devolution plans go ahead.
Devolution
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Why Reading may be forced to join forces with Swindon?

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