West Berkshire Council

How investors' money has been used

Projects funded by the investment are spread across a wide range of the council's key environmental priorities. It has funded retro-fitting traffic lights, at 17 locations, with LEDs as well as upgrading some subway lighting to LED in order to reduce the energy consumption. The council has also installed six solar panel roofs across six council owned buildings, including Building 150 (Greenham Common), The Phoenix Centre, Market Street Council Offices, two schools and a leisure centre.

The council has also funded greening projects, including habitat restoration, regeneration through a partnership with the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) will increase local flora and fauna as well as improving residents access to green spaces. It has also supported tree and hedge row planting as part of the Dunstan Green, Siege Cross Park, Floral Way Reservoir and South East Thatcham Flood and Floral way Reservoir Alleviation Scheme to protect over 570 properties whilst creating habitats for local wildlife.