
Blue bin bags out for delivery
More than five million blue waste bags will be out for delivery from Wokingham Borough Council from 3rd February They will be distributed to all houses in the borough over the next five weeks, with each household receiving 80 bags in two rolls of 40. This will cover the period between April 2020 and […]

Homelessness in the Borough
Wokingham Borough Council announces its commitment to supporting those at risk of homelessness and people who sleep rough. The council adopted a new strategy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough at its full council meeting on 23 January 2020. The strategy has four key priorities: early intervention and prevention; working […]

Local roadworks update - 28 January
For more information, please click the link in the road name or contact Customer Services at Wokingham Borough Council (0118 974 6000) who can also provide individual contractor details. Culver Lane, Earley, Wokingham 02 February – 02 February Delays likely – Road closure Name: Culver Lane Location: Culver Lane Description: Streetworks / License – Streetworks […]

Woodley 10k - in memory of Cllr David Stares
Barnes Fitness has decided to host its annual Woodley 10km and 2.5km run in dear memory of David Stares, former Woodley Town Council councillor, honorary Reading Roadrunner and huge supporter of this event. The event will also be supporting the fabulous work of the Mayor of Woodley Town Council’s Charity, Prostate Cancer UK. […]

Climate change
Wokingham Borough Council commits £50million over three years to jumpstart the borough on its journey to be carbon neutral by 2030 The council has outlined eight key action areas as it looks to reduce its carbon footprint following its climate emergency declaration last summer. Plans, backed at a full council meeting last night […]

Notice of Election

Local roadworks update - 21 January
For more information, please click the link in the road name or contact Customer Services at Wokingham Borough Council (0118 9746000) who can also provide individual contractor details. Park Lane, Charvil, Wokingham 28 January – 28 January Delays likely – Diversion route Name: Diversion Location: Park Lane Description: Streetworks / License – Streetworks Responsibility […]

Wokingham Volunteer Fair
Wokingham Volunteer Centre is hosting its next Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Saturday 18 January 10.00 – 13.00 Charities from across the borough will be available to talk about what they do, including groups that support the elderly, children and families, young people, the homeless, people with mental or physical health […]

Improved technology for carers
Wokingham Borough Council specialist Technology Enabled Care (TEC) team uses the latest technology to improve families’ quality of life Case study Bonnie, 26, has profound global development delay which affects her ability to learn to walk or talk, pick up new skills, and interact with others socially and emotionally. Bonnie suffers multiple seizures […]

Wokingham Borough congestion
Congestion is one of Wokingham Borough Council’s most common and frequently reported concerns. The Council is now taking bold action to combat this and cut its carbon footprint in the process. It is a delicate juggling act coordinating roadworks and minimising congestion so that they do not clash. Wokingham Borough Council’s new […]

Bridleway closure
Please note that Woodley Bridleway 5 (running from Woodlands Avenue to Kingfisher Drive) has needed to be closed to enable works to be undertaken by Scottish and Southern Electricity. It is anticipated that the works will be complete by 24th February 2020.

Local roadworks update - 14 January
For more information on each instance of roadworks, please click the link in the road name or contact the responsible organisation. A3290 A3290 Alpha, Earley, Wokingham 16 January — 17 January Delays likely – Lane closure Works location: Just before the winnersh triangle junction Works description: Bridge Bearing inspections – lane 1 Responsibility for […]

Learning disability support
Wokingham Borough Council has committed £19.8million to make Wokingham Borough, with the support of its partners, the very best place for people with a learning disability to live, learn, work and feel supported. This week the council’s learning disability strategy was approved by its decision-making executive. The council have been consulting with […]

Local roadworks update - 08 January 2020
For more information on each instance of roadworks, please click the link in the road or contact the responsible organisation. A404m From M4 J8/9 Roundabout To J9a N, Windsor And Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead 10 January – 11 January Delays likely – Diversion route Name: Diversion Location: A404m From M4 J8/9 Roundabout To J9a […]

South West trains promise
Newly appointed Managing Director of South West Trains, Mark Hopwood, has announced five improvements to the network’s service, which, he says he will be accountable for. “I’m making five commitments to which you can hold me. Increase the number of trains running on time, and address problems like trains running with fewer […]

ID required to visit Re3 centres
As of 1st February 2020, residents visiting re3 Recycling Centres will be required to present documentation that identifies them as residents of the re3 area: Bracknell Forest, Reading or Wokingham Boroughs. Residents are urged to note that the windscreen stickers will no longer be accepted as proof of residency. The windscreen permits are already […]