Executive

The Executive is West Berkshire Council's primary decision-making body, composed of up to ten councillors from the ruling party, led by the Council Leader. Each Executive member, or Portfolio Holder, oversees a specific area such as highways, planning, housing, or health and wellbeing.

This committee is responsible for making 'key decisions', defined as those impacting two or more wards or significantly affecting the Council's budget. While most meetings are public, some confidential items may be discussed privately. Residents of West Berkshire can attend meetings, submit questions, and present petitions.