Local Government
In 2001, the population of Burghfield was recorded as 5,894. In 1961, it was only 2,323. Burghfield has a parish council served by 19 parish councillors, as well as being part of the unitary authority of West Berkshire. The parish council has several committees and sub-committees arranged to serve the various functions of the council, these include for:
- Environment and Recreation Committee
- Finance and Compliance Committee
- Planning Committee
- Village Hall Management Committee
- Parish Plan Committee
- Youth Forum Committee
- Communications and Parish Liaison Committee
- Burghfield and Mortimer Neighbourhood Action Group
- Allotments Management sub-committee
Burghfield also has its own residents' association.
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