Englefield Parish Council

Welcome to the Englefield Parish Council website.  Englefield is a small parish situated in West Berkshire, 6 miles west of Reading and just over 12 miles east of Newbury. The parish is home to around 290 people and covers 3.6 square miles. It is a vibrant community incorporating a range of businesses, a primary and nursery schools, church and community organisations.

The Parish Council has five members, who represent the local community ably supported by an experienced Parish Clerk.  The Council meets quarterly and all parishioners and members of the public are very welcome to attend.

History

Englefield means Field of the Angles, a reference to a battle that was fought here in 871 AD between the Saxons and the Danes. The parish lies on the edge of the North Wessex Downs within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Parish Council Meetings

Parish Council meetings are generally held four times each year. Extraordinary and planning meetings are also held occasionally.

Meetings are held at Englefield Village Hall and members of the public are welcome to attend.

The dates of forthcoming Parish Council meetings are:

Tuesday 19th March 2024 – 6.30p.m.

Tuesday 14th May 2024 – 

  • Annual Council Meeting – 6.30p.m.
  • Annual Parish Meeting – 7.00p.m.

Click here for the latest minutes and agendas.

Click here to contact the Parish Clerk.

Click here for Parish Council documentation published under the Transparency Code.

Bradfield Ward Councillor

The local Councillor for the ward of Bradfield is: Councillor Ross Mackinnon

Contact Details –

Phone:  0118 9833567

Mobile:  07538872276

Email:  ross.mackinnon1@westberks.gov.uk