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Liberal Democrats · Newbury Central ward · West Berkshire Council
Attendance
80%
Meetings
16 of 20
Council Rank
29th of 43
Council Average
81%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
-1%
vs. Liberal Democrats Average (28 councillors)
-2%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Martin Colston
- Party
- Liberal Democrats
- Ward
- Newbury Central
- Council
- West Berkshire Council
- Attendance
- 80% (16 of 20 meetings)
- Rank
- 29th of 43 councillors in West Berkshire Council
- Phone
- 07710 058212
- Committees
- Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee
- Council
- Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee
- Personnel Committee
- Western Area Planning Committee
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
3 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Election 2023, 04/05/2023 | 4 May 2023 | 1,358 | 0% | Not Elected |
| District Election 2019, 02/05/2019 | 2 May 2019 | 320 | 28% | Not Elected |
| Parish & Town Council Elections 2019, 02/05/2019 | 2 May 2019 | 1,244 | 0% | Not Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 7 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 18/02/2026 | Western Area Planning Committee | Present |
| 29/01/2026 | Council | Present |
| 21/01/2026 | Western Area Planning Committee | Present |
| 27/11/2025 | Council | Absent |
| 04/11/2025 | Council | Present |
| 15/10/2025 | Council | Present |
| 10/09/2025 | Council | Absent |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026