Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Caroline Smith attended a presentation of Loyal Address by Privileged Bodies to The King on the...
Residents in Wokingham Borough can now sign up for the council’s garden waste collection service to have garden clippings, grass...
All Saints Primary School visited the nearby housing development for an interactive and educational site tour recently. The year two...
The Government's support for bus services in Wokingham Borough and beyond has been extended for three more months after the...
It’s almost time for the biggest national event of the year which will see many borough residents and local communities...
Ministers are being urged to enable a lower, more sustainable amount of new housing to be built in Wokingham Borough...
A new pet food bank has been launched for our four-legged friends, thanks to a kind-hearted man from Woodley. Ronnie...
It was the end of an era for the WRVS tea bar at Wokingham Hospital when the shutters came down...
The Woodley Festival of Music and Arts returns later this month. Over the past 52 years the Woodley Festival, which...
Wokingham Borough Council welcomed secondary school pupils from across the borough last week to its first Youth Politics Event, where...
MP John Redwood has been adopted as the Conservative candidate for the next general election at a meeting of the...
Artwork produced by local children and their families has been unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the council’s flagship regeneration...
Subsidized bus routes in Wokingham Borough have received a funding boost to keep them going until new long-term contracts can...
Fewer new homes may need to be built in Wokingham Borough if proposed changes to the national planning system go...
Wokingham Borough Council has today launched its annual community safety survey, inviting residents to share any issues or concerns they may...
Wokingham Borough Council will be putting forward its annual budget for approval on 16 February, making the tough decisions to ensure that...
Social rents in Wokingham Borough are set to go up by less than the maximum allowed by the Government to...
A sell out benefit concert for Ukraine was held on Friday 17th February 2023 at Reading Town hall and was...
Wokingham Borough Council is proud to launch an ambitious Planet Pledge campaign to inspire and encourage people to make changes to help...
Wokingham Borough Council has agreed a proposed £100,000 increase in funding for the council tax reduction scheme (CTRS), to help...
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has launched a consultation on the electoral wards within Wokingham Borough and...
Everyone who walks, cycles, takes public transport or drives is asked to answer some questions to help Wokingham Borough Council...
Runners are being advised to sign up for this year’s Wokingham Half Marathon early to avoid disappointment following the success of 2022....
Wokingham Borough continues to receive the least funding from central government per resident of any unitary authority in the country...
Three suspected drug dealers have been kicked out of a council house in Wokingham where it's believed they were living...
Blue general rubbish bags started being delivered in Wokingham Borough from 6 February (Monday). They are being dropped on doorsteps...
A new mental health and wellbeing service which provides early interventions for adults with significant mental illness is now available...
Loddon Valley Leisure Center is the latest venue to have gained ‘breastfeeding friendly’ status as part of an ongoing effort to...
The new Twyford Library has taken another step forward after Wokingham Borough Council entered into a lease agreement with The...
Residents are urged to give their views on new Government proposals that could help Wokingham Borough Council’s ongoing campaign to...
A significant increase in developers' contributions towards amenities like schools, highways and public green spaces has been secured by Wokingham...
Woodley Walking Football are making a call out to encourage women to join the club and participate in friendly sessions...
The teachers strike today saw a demonstration outside Wokingham Town hall you can watch our video of the moment when...
At 11am today 1st February 2023 striking school teachers from the National Education Union (NEU) along with parents, children and...
Blue general rubbish bags will start being delivered in Wokingham Borough from 6 February (Monday). They will be dropped on doorsteps...
Wokingham Town Centre was packed out on Sunday 29th January as people flocked to watch the Chinese New Year celebrations....
Sunday 29th January between 11am and 3pm saw Wokingham Town Centre attract large crowds take part in the Chinese New...
A Volunteer Recruitment Fair took place at Wokingham Town Hall on Saturday 28th January 2023. Local people with some spare...
Bus services in Wokingham Borough need continued Government support if they are to survive their current financial challenges. That's the...
Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Caroline Smith is praising and thanking everyone who generously took part in the reverse advent calendar appeal for...
A change.org petition has been launched that asks Aborfield Green residents to support a changed proposal for a new Arborfield...
Wokingham Borough Council is celebrating the new year with the news that they have maintained a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating for their adult...
Scientists are aiming to revolutionise British diets by slipping more UK-grown beans into our daily bread. See Professor Julie Lovegrove...
Wokingham Borough Council’s decision-making executive will consider plans to cease further work at this stage on a proposed 3G sports...
In response to the cost of a living crisis a crowdfund has been launched to support Wokingham Borough charities to...
Improvements to how taxi licenses are awarded in Wokingham Borough have been drawn up - and residents are invited to...
Wokingham Borough Council is encouraging families to make the most of Book Trust activities, which aim to get all children reading...
Residents and businesses having a New Year clean-up or undergoing renovations have been warned not to end up with a...
An independent team of reviewers has noted improvements at Wokingham Borough Council since its first visit in 2021. Wokingham Borough...
The first home game of the year saw unbeaten league leaders Oxford Hawks visit Cantley Park. South Berkshire were almost...
As part of its duty to plan for all sections of the community, Wokingham Borough Council wants to hear from...
South Berkshire returned to league action with a 150-mile round trip to Milton Keynes. It was Berks first trip to...
For the first time, residents of Wokingham Borough will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections....
Wokingham residents can apply for £120 grant which s paid through funding from the Government, issued by Wokingham Borough Council’s...
The Chinese New Year will be welcomed in Wokingham in an event being organized by Wokingham Town Council. The free...
Ahead of the primary school application deadline on Sunday 15 January, new research has revealed that Wokingham is providing some of...
The science and technology editor for Sky News has received an honorary degree from the University of Reading for his...
Wokingham Borough Council brought together town and parish councils, local charities, cultural organizations and businesses to explore new opportunities to...
Residents of Wokingham borough can claim one or more free trees as part of a campaign to improve the environment...
Wokingham Borough Council has confirmed its office opening hours for the Christmas and New Year period. Date Shute End...
Once again, the winter weather put pay to all South Berkshires fixtures for all teams The league now takes its...
Firefighters from Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service from Wokingham Road and Whitley Wood fire stations arrived on the scene...
A citizenship ceremony at Wokingham Town Hall has taken place with registrars welcoming 26 new citizens to the Borough this...
The first half of December has been the driest ever in more than a century of records from the University...
Families in Wokingham Borough will be given more than £20,000 to help with the cost of living during the festive...
Residents on low incomes could get up to £25,000 of home improvements free of charge. Anyone who owns and lives...
A new primary school in North Wokingham will take on its first pupils from Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4,...
More than 9,000 Wokingham residents have taken part in a consultation on potential changes to their rubbish and recycling collections,...
Nearly a year after moving in homeowners at Pitch Court, Earle Crescent, Wokingham, are frustrated at the lack of progress...
Local house builder David Wilson Homes is helping to combat loneliness in Wokingham this Christmas through a joint partnership with...
Gritting crews for Wokingham Borough Council have sprung into action as the cold snap bites and freezing conditions take hold...
Events held to celebrate the 35th birthday of Lower Earley Library have raised more than £600 for charity. Wokingham Borough Council organized a...
Air fryers, slow cookers and other energy efficient items are on offer to residents for free if they are struggling...
Wokingham Borough Council announced today (Wednesday, 7 December) that it will provide free car parking on the two Saturdays before Christmas, but is unable...
Youth MP for Wokingham Borough Holly Mackinnon joined other members of the Youth Parliament from across the UK last month at the...
The University of Reading has been ranked fourth-greenest university in the UK, according to the 2022/23 People & Planet University...
The leader of Wokingham Borough Council has secured an audience with the Government as he continues to press for a...
Wokingham Borough Connect This is the last Business Matters' bulletin in 2022. As we are pausing our email newsletter during...
The archives of The Museum of English Rural Life in Reading have played an important role in unraveling the story...
Residents in Wokingham borough are being reminded that they have less than a week left to have their say on...
Wokingham Borough Council is reaching out to borough residents who are unsafe in their own homes to ensure they understand...
Wokingham Borough Council’s new library, at the Carnival Hub, continues to show its credentials as one of the most inclusive...
Residents' views are being sought on proposals to clearly outline how existing trees are cared for, and new ones are...
As part of Safeguarding Adults Week, Wokingham Borough Council is calling on residents to come together to help protect members...
Wokingham Borough Council has been named as a finalist for an award which recognizes the support it has offered to...
Last month, care-experienced young people (those aged 16 and above who have formally been looked after by Wokingham Borough Council)...
Wokingham Winter Carnival hosted an impressive Laser Light Show that amazed the thousands of people that had attended the Winter...
Wokingham Town Council introduced its latest Mini Mayor Jayde Thew earlier in the year, today he took part in the...
WADE Wokingham held its Christmas fair at its base in Reading Road, Wokingham today Saturday 26/11/2022 WADE is a place...
On Friday 25th November 2022 at 7 pm leaders from both Wokingham Borough and Wokingham Town Councils joined a worldwide...
The Link Visiting Scheme is accepting referrals for their Christmas Day event helping bring companionship to those who would otherwise...
Colleagues from Wokingham Borough Council and local voluntary sector services are getting their sleeping bags and blankets ready for a night under...
Applications close on 31 December 2022 for Grants for SMEs to grow outside the UK Internationalisation Fund by the Department...
Sunday morning 19th November 2022 in Wokingham's Market Place saw Firefighters from Wokingham's Green Watch alongside ambulance crews demonstrate how...
Hurst Parish Council are leading a campaign to stop 200 new homes being built in the picturesque village of Hurst....
Wokingham Borough Council is seeking views from residents, businesses and other interested parties on their plans to apply to take...
A Reading-based site manager was able to watch his son play in the amputee football World Cup after raising money...
The sites have now been revealed for dozens of new electric vehicle charging points, which should encourage greater ownership when...
Following on from the announcement last month that it would be putting in a bid for two new special SEND schools, Wokingham...
The development of a borough wide Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy has been approved by the council’s executive...
With the next phase of Wokingham Borough Council’s Gorse Ride affordable housing regeneration underway in Finchampstead, attention has started to...
A historic building in Wokingham town center which recently marked its 90th birthday has been granted extra protection by Wokingham Borough...
Organizations and groups wanting to run warm spaces in Wokingham Borough this winter are being asked to come forward. The...
To coincide with White Ribbon Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November, Wokingham Borough Council...
Wokingham Borough Council, like all local government organisations across the UK, is facing huge financial challenges to ensure vital services...
Over 6,500 Wokingham residents have had their say on the potential changes to their future rubbish and recycling collections. Wokingham...
The borough council is continuing to campaign on behalf of residents over the proposed adult social care funding and reform....
The first concerts to be performed at the new Carnival Hub in Wokingham are taking place this weekend and will be raising money...
Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Caroline Smith received a surprise this week, a card from His Majesty King Charles III. The...
Data that was provided in a press release by Liberal Democrats shows 59,107 of poorly insulated homes in Wokingham are paying £24.6m more...
Wokingham Borough Council will debate a petition of over 4,200 signatures on the increase in charges for parking in Council...
The development of a borough wide Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy has been approved by the council’s executive...
The latest phase of the renovation and expansion of Winnersh Triangle Park and Ride, in partnership with the owners of...
During those three and a half decades, the library has been a focal point for the community, offering a wide...
A total of 12 talks were held across Wokingham Town Hall and the new Wokingham Library at the Carnival Hub,...
Between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021, 568 men and 1479 women reported domestic abuse incidents to Thames Valley...
The council need to raise more money to cope with rising prices that they are experiencing and to protect services....
The Carnival Hub, Wokingham Borough Council’s flagship community building, has been named as a finalist for the Thames Valley Property...
Over the next few weeks, canvassers will approach around 4,000 households that have yet to respond to an annual canvass form. Canvassers...
Wokingham Borough Council is planning its budget for next year – working out how much money it has and what...
More children in Wokingham Borough will be getting active by adding standing and movement to their daily routines in the...
We are receiving reports of flooding in several areas across Wokingham Borough many people have phoned the out-of-hours emergency number...
Between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021, 568 men and 1479 women reported domestic abuse incidents to Thames Valley...
Almost £5,000 has been awarded to community organisations working with diverse communities in Wokingham Borough. Wokingham Borough Council has worked...
Residents who are struggling with the cost of living crisis can now apply for financial help from organisations in Wokingham...
Residents, businesses and community groups across Wokingham borough have been thanked for sharing their views on proposals to improve the...
Freedom of Information requests reveals that the number of cameras in Wokingham has increased by 332% since 2019 leaving Wokingham...
As winter approaches, everyone aged over 13 who lives, works or studies in Wokingham borough has even more time to...
A jump in research reputation has put the University of Reading into the global top 200 universities, according to the Times...
Work is about to start on the next phase of Wokingham Borough Council's greenways, a network of typically traffic-free paths...
Help is available for those struggling due to the cost of living crisis in Wokingham borough. The council is working...
University of Reading, School of Pharmacy Thursday 13 October, 1-2pm, Microsoft Teams Professor Patricia Murray, University of Liverpool Register: [email protected], +44...
Wokingham Borough Council is part of a ground-breaking national collaboration, alongside 55 other local authorities across England, who have worked...
Wokingham Borough Council is encouraging residents to go digital to ensure they receive the most efficient service and latest news...
Residents of Twyford and Finchampstead have until 5pm on November 23 to share their views on draft neighbourhood plans which could help...
Match-funded Low Carbon Workspace Grants of up to £6,750 are still available to support you with schemes to reduce your...
This October half-term, First Days Charity is organising a Pumpkin Trail at California Country Park in Finchampstead. Simply purchase a...
Wokingham Borough Council is reminding residents to stay safe online this National Hate Crime Awareness Week (8 to 15 October). Unfortunately, there is...
Wokingham Borough Council launched a consultation today (10 October 2022) to seek residents’ views on potential changes to its rubbish and recycling...
A water tanker lorry owned by Lanes Drains that is stuck in a large sinkhole in Evendons Lane Wokingham may...
Wokingham Borough Council is spreading the message that there is no place for hate this National Hate Crime Awareness Week (8 to 15...
There is plenty of fun to be had this October half-term by signing up for Power-Up Kids Activity Camps at Loddon Valley...
Wokingham Borough Council’s decision making executive agreed plans last week (29 September) to apply for funding for two new schools...
The dedicated Covid-19 vaccine clinic in Wokingham Borough will be moving to Shute End from Thursday 6 October. The clinic will...
The council’s decision-makers have agreed to reduce the number of blue rubbish bags supplied to households from 80 to 54...
Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Caroline Smith has relaunched the Mayor’s Honour Awards to recognise people who make an outstanding contribution...
The latest of Wokingham Borough Council's greenways, a network of mostly traffic-free routes linking major destinations in the borough, has...
Deputy Mayor of Wokingham Borough Council Cllr Beth Rowland has her hair shaved off for Macmillan cancer charity. The first...
On Saturday 24th September in Wokingham Town Centre traffic was heavy, emergency vehicles were stuck as the road narrows going...
With inflation at its highest in about 40 years and energy costs continuing to spiral upwards, Wokingham Borough Council is...
Proposals to reduce the number of blue rubbish bags supplied to households or stop supplying them entirely will be discussed...
Cllr Beth Rowland, the Deputy Mayor of Wokingham Borough, is going to have her head shaved in public to raise...
Dozens of electric vehicle charging points are a step closer to being installed across Wokingham borough now that funding has...
Young readers get ready as we’ve some incredible, award-winning authors coming to Wokingham in October for the fifth year of...
Local councils across the country, including Wokingham Borough, are facing their worst financial pressure for generations; with rampant inflation, reducing...
Wokingham Borough Mayor, Cllr Caroline Smith, has been busy supporting her chosen charity by volunteering at the Wokingham Foodbank. Cllr Smith...
Children and young people returning to school in Wokingham borough are being encouraged to take advantage of cheap bus travel...
Wokingham Horticultural Show saw record Wokingham people enter their flowers veg and cakes at St.Pauls Hall on Saturday 17 September...
School Road Arborfield closed permanently to drivers on Friday 16th September 2022. You will not be able to go to...
Wokingham town centre’s new library is set to open next week at the Carnival Hub, the council’s flagship new community...
John Redwood MP was present at today's local Proclamation that took place at 2pm outside Wokingham Town Hall. The proclamation...
There will be a Proclamation Ceremony for the borough, the official announcement of the new King, on Sunday 11 September at 2pm -...
A consultation on ideas to improve Wokingham borough's walking and cycling links is being relaunched to ensure all residents, businesses...
The leaders of Wokingham Borough Council’s political parties have spoken on the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Leader of...
We express our sadness at the news of the death of our Queen Elizabeth 11, below are messages from Wokingham...
I spoke to Arts4Wokingham members Tim Lloyd, Jane Bonney, and Sarah Kerr some of the trustees of the charity behind...
Come and find out more about the council’s potential proposal on building a 3G sports pitch at Maiden Erlegh School in Earley...
Saturday 3rd August 2022 saw Reading Pride 2022 reach another level in terms of size and popularity. It also saw...
Wokingham Borough Council would like to thank residents following the success of the Drag Queen Story Hour UK sessions held...
A new pattern of wards is being developed for Wokingham Borough Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission has decided that...
Wokingham Leisure Centre @ Carnival Hub, Wokingham Borough Council’s new flagship community building, has become a breastfeeding friendly venue. Places...
Wokingham Borough Council’s Sport and Leisure team are running a series of free activities to celebrate National Fitness Day. Cantley Park in...
Loans for solar panels? Car-free town centres? Community recycling? These are all food for thought in a survey launched by Wokingham...
Over a period of time, Wokingham Borough Council has helped residents to make the most of self-service alternatives when they need help...
There’s lots going on at Gorse Ride now as Wokingham Borough Council carries out the final demolition works in preparation...
A consultation on possible improvements to Wokingham borough’s walking and cycling routes has been extended until Sunday, 4 September. Wokingham Borough...
A citizenship ceremony at Wokingham Town Hall has taken place with registrars welcoming twenty-five new citizens to the borough this...
The Twyford Village Fete, Dog Show and Classic Car show held on Saturday 20th August 2022 produced some great moments....
Debate where Protestor insists that Drag Queen Story Hour is the sexualisation of children We ask protestors and supporters their...
Protestor asked councillor why she took her children to be groomed Today I spoke to Sarah Keer Executive Member of...
Dozens of Wokingham Residents turned out to show their support for The Drag Queen Story Hour. Wokingham Pride said that...
A small demonstration and a large Police presence were seen today Wednesday, August 24th outside Wokingham Library in Denmark Street....
A man from Arborfield has been fined £400 after he decided to fly-tip a computer desk and cardboard boxes. The...
Wokingham Borough Council is urging residents to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on...
Residents are being urged to check their eligibility for the £150 council tax energy rebate payment. The scheme for households in Council...
Local residents are in for a treat when the new Wokingham Library opens its doors at the Carnival Hub on Monday...
Several key bus links whose futures were in doubt have been saved until at least next spring by Wokingham Borough...
The support that we offer children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families is a key priority...
Horse riders have a chance to prepare for some eye-catching road improvements that Wokingham Borough Council is planning to carry...
The forthcoming train strikes will hit Wokingham commuters hard with strike action planned between 18 and 21 August impacting services...
A new allotment in Wokingham borough has gone green in more ways than one by introducing solar panels to power...
Amazon and InPost lockers situated in public places across Wokingham are an environmentally friendly way of using the services. An...
Wokingham Borough Council is keeping up pressure on the Government to reduce the number of new homes that the borough...
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙄𝙩 returns on Sunday 21st August, 11am to 3pm to Wokingham Market Place. This is a stimulating art-based...
Citizens advice Wokingham are looking for more trainee advisers to help people in Wokingham deal with the cost of living...
Wokingham Town Council is offering grants to community groups that benefit Wokingham Town. Applications opened on the 26th July 2022...
We have all heard of food banks but have you heard of Warm Banks? A few years ago I would...
Wokingham Borough Council has entered into a partnership with Too Good To Go (TGTG) to reduce food waste in the...
Two Barkham landowners have again been told to stop unlawfully storing building materials in protected woodland after a planning inspector...
The recently opened Carnival Hub Swimming Pool in Wellington Road Wokingham has been evacuated this evening Tuesday 26 July, due...
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