Councillor Nick

 

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I represent Burghfield, Mortimer, Beech Hill & Wokefield (“Burghfield & Mortimer” ward) on West Berkshire Council. I use this page to share updates, explain how things work, and point you towards ways to get help or have your say.

Introduction

West Berkshire Council is a unitary authority, responsible for services such as housing, waste and recycling, council tax, education, libraries, social care, transport, planning, licensing, consumer protection and cemeteries/crematoria. I work with council staff and fellow councillors to try to meet resident needs, inform and improve services. My online newsletter provides updates on key decisions, local issues and ways to get involved. You can sign up below. My contact details, social media and useful info are listed underneath the back issues list.

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Latest updates on the Mortimer West End proposal

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24 Nov 2025 Public meeting on the Mortimer West End 350-home proposal – Monday 8 December, 7.30pm, St John’s Hall, 22 West End Road. Full details and background on the Mortimer West End information hub.

Mortimer West End – 350 homes

Basingstoke & Deane is proposing around 350 homes at West End Farm, Mortimer West End. I’ve created a separate page with background, FAQs and how to respond to the Local Plan consultation.

View the Mortimer West End hub →
Latest news & meeting dates →
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Nick Carter

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    Current council updates

    Short notes on issues I’m currently working on. For fuller commentary, see my newsletter back issues.

    Grazeley Green – pedestrian safety

    Last updated: Nov 2025

    I submitted a Members’ Bid for safe refuges along unlit, unpaved sections of the road. Although this was not funded, I’m pressing for the works to be delivered from the core highways budget.

    Waste & recycling changes

    Last updated: Oct 2025

    West Berkshire is rolling out changes to black-bin and recycling collections from 2025. See the waste and recycling page for details and dates.

    Newsletter back issues

    Browse previous editions of my Burghfield & Mortimer ward newsletter. Each link opens the full issue in a new tab.

    • Newsletter 14 – Speed limits, bus services, waste & recycling, Ridgeway Council, road improvements.
      Read issue 14
    • Newsletter 13 – Speed limits, bus services, waste & recycling, Ridgeway Council, road improvements.
      Read issue 13
    • Newsletter 12 – Mortimer Post Office, Grazeley solar farm, Fairground water supply, bus & speed-limit survey, waste & recycling and more.
      Read issue 12
    • Newsletter 11 – Windmill Court, bus & speed-limit survey, council budget, waste & recycling, Grazeley solar farm and more.
      Read issue 11
    • Newsletter 10 – Skate park, pavement outside St John’s, council budget, bus service review and more.
      Read issue 10
    • Newsletter 9 – Windmill Court, bus & speed-limit survey, council budget, waste & recycling, Grazeley solar farm.
      Read issue 9
    • Newsletter 8 – Local Plan, Garth Club, Waste Strategy, Bus Services, Hawkesworth Road &.
      Read issue 8
    • Newsletter 7 – Flooding, waste and recycling &
      Read issue 7
    • Newsletter 6 – Restoring a pavement, council budget, the Local Plan, Planning appeals & and more.
      Read issue 6