Wokingham Borough Council-owned car parks in towns and village centres across the area will offer free parking on 5, 12 and 19 December. It’s especially important for communities across the borough to support their local high streets this year, with many independent businesses dealing with disruption due to Covid-19. Where car parking is free Car […]
Many people across Wokingham Borough became unpaid carers overnight when lockdown was imposed in March, increasing their responsibilities to look after older, disabled or seriously ill loved ones and relatives instantly. Some carers found themselves in a particularly challenging position. Healthwatch Wokingham is launching its Caring During Covid-19 campaign to give unpaid carers a voice. Healthwatch Wokingham want to hear what caring during […]
A virtual meeting of the Woodley Town Council Planning and Community Committee will be held on Tuesday 1 December 2020 at 7:45pm, as authorised by the Coronavirus Act (2020), Section 78. The meeting will be open to the public, unless the Council directs otherwise. The meeting will be broadcast on the Council’s YouTube channel – search […]
For more information and detailed guidance visit the UK Government’s website HERE. MEETING FRIENDS AND FAMILY No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six outdoors. BARS, PUBS AND RESTAURANTS Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals. Venues must stop taking orders […]
Join in with the Christmas spirit while you #StaySafe and #StayHome! 🎁🎄🎅 Woodley Town Centre Management Initiative is providing the residents of Woodley and their nearest and dearest with a virtual Christmas lights & carols celebration!🎁🎄🎅 Details will be revealed soon but make sure to put 28th November at 18.00 in your diaries! 🎁🎄🎅 Take […]
You can view the report HERE.
Wokingham Borough Council has launched its Recovery College, a new mental health service which gives local people the chance to access workshops and training sessions, designed to help them on their road to recovery. The Recovery College provides a range of online educational courses and resources, enabling residents to gain a greater ability to manage […]
The November issue of The Herald is now available to read! Click HERE to read this issue and past issues.
SURVEY CLOSES MONDAY 16th NOVEMBER Financial problems caused by Covid-19 mean that the Town Council is facing a difficult year in 2021/22. To continue to deliver our services we need to increase the level of Town Council tax (the precept). We work for the people of Woodley and pride ourselves in providing good facilities and services […]
Please click HERE to watch the virtual Remembrance Memorial.
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, to help local businesses and shoppers alike, Wokingham Borough Council is launching a virtual Christmas Market next week, which will run from 13 November to 21 December. To apply for a market stall, please click HERE. Alternatively, please email: artsandculture@wokingham.gov.uk. The market is being run via a Facebook Group, […]
Wokingham Borough Council has launched a new Covid-19 Dashboard available on the Berkshire Public Health website, which will enable residents to quickly obtain the latest statistics on Covid-19 and access comprehensive guidance on the national restrictions. The dashboard is the first of its kind in the UK, providing real-time data on Covid-19 across Berkshire, and making […]
The re3 recycling centres on Longshot Lane, Bracknell and Island Road, Reading will continue to be open during the second national lockdown starting on 5th November with continued safety measures and a booking system in place. Residents should continue booking using the “Click and Tip” service and only visit the recycling centre if they are no longer able to […]
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions coming into place tomorrow – 5 November 2020 – the Woodley Town Centre Management Initiative have had to unfortunately cancel the Christmas Charity Day scheduled for 29 November 2020. For further information please see – www.woodleytowncentre.co.uk – or email the Town Centre Manager Brian Fennelly on tcm@woodley.gov.uk
In line with the new Covid 19 restrictions announced by the UK Government to commence from Thursday 5th November, Woodley Town Council will be closing the following facilities: The Oakwood Centre Woodford Park Leisure Centre Coronation and Chapel Hall The Town Council offices will remain closed. The phone lines will be open Mon-Fri 10.00-14.00 only. […]
Following the UK Government’s announcement regarding further Covid 19 restrictions, from Thursday 5 November, everyone must stay at home, and may leave only for a limited set of reasons. These include: For education; For work, if you cannot work from home; For exercise and recreation outdoors, with your household, support bubble or on your own […]
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions and guidelines, Woodley Town Council has taken the difficult decision to not host a Remembrance event this year. Instead, we will be putting together a montage of photos of organisations, schools and the Town Mayor with their wreaths prior to 11/11, along with other Remembrance footage. […]
