West Berkshire Council has approved a proposed burial ground extension for St Mary & St Nicholas churchyard, which is almost at full capacity. The extension would take place on existing agricultural land and include rain shelters, 12 car parking bays and a further five disabled parking bays. The applicant, Compton Parish Council, stated: “There is an urgency to create this burial ground as the churchyard only has two plots remaining and once these have been used, burials would need to be redirected to Shaw Cemetery in Newbury if the new burial ground is not in place.” The council must ensure t…