West Berkshire Council has made an Experimental Order under Sections 9 and 10 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the Order is to extend the hours of the Pedestrian and Cycle Zone in Newbury town centre from 10am-5pm to 10am-11pm.

The proposed extension to the hours of the Pedestrian and Cycle Zone will reduce conflict between motorised and non-motorised traffic between the hours of 5pm and 11pm. This will provide a safer traffic-free environment for users of the town centre in the late afternoon and evening periods and will encourage sustainable travel, particularly active travel. It will provide safer and more pleasant outdoor space for customers of local hospitality businesses and allow outdoor community events to take place more easily, which in turn will create a more attractive visitor experience for the town centre and help support the local economy.

Please do not use this survey to request further information or clarification regarding this proposal, or to make a general enquiry. If you have any questions about this project prior to completing the survey, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions in the first instance. For any issues not covered, please email  economicdevelopment@westberks.gov.uk   

The survey is open until midnight on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

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