Goldfish won’t be given away as prizes in West Berkshire – because their welfare needs are not met – says West Berkshire Council. The council is protecting them from being given away at events on council land – and will now also ask parish and town councils to follow suit. It is also pressing the government for an outright ban. “Many will take goldfish and put them in a bowl which is not the best place for a fish,” said Justin Pemberton (Lib Dem, Thatcham West), putting the motion forward to council. “This should touch all of our hearts. Goldfish are easily stressed and many die before new own…