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Rivermead Open Space

love parks week 2022

Love Parks Week – Rivermead Open Space

We are delighted to be taking part in Keep Britain Tidy’s #LoveParks campaign, which returns from 29 July – 5 August.

Today we celebrate Rivermead Open Space.

Rivermead Open Space is a small fenced off grassed area on Rivermead Road.

We have cut back overhanging vegetation and replaced the boundary fencing.

The area will be retained as a small amenity space for kids to play games in.

How you can help: 

  • Take your litter home
  • Pick up dog poop
  • Report any issues to us
  • Tell us how it can be improved

Email: admin@woodley.gov.uk Call: 0118 9690356 

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Loddon Mead Open Space

Love Parks Week – Loddon Mead Open Space

We are delighted to be taking part in Keep Britain Tidy’s #LoveParks campaign, which runs from 29 July – 5 August. 

Today we celebrate Loddon Mead Open Space.

Loddon Mead Open Space is a small area of open space off Loddon Bridge Road leading down to the River Loddon. The concrete bridges and larger areas are managed by Wokingham Borough Council.

Improvements

We have cut a meadow pathway to encourage wildlife and provide access to the river for the public. We are delighted that this has created a small wildlife haven, providing a cool shaded space within a built-up area.  

Climate change facts about the park

Left largely as a wildlife space for habitat.

How you can help: 

  • Take your litter home
  • Pick up dog poop
  • Report any issues to us
  • Tell us how it can be improved

Tell us what you love about this area…

Email: admin@woodley.gov.uk Call: 0118 9690356 

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Bulmershe park love parks week

Bulmershe Park

Love Parks Week – Bulmershe Park

We are delighted to be taking part in Keep Britain Tidy’s #LoveParks campaign, which runs from 29 July – 5 August.

Today we celebrate Bulmershe Park.

Bulmershe Park is jointly managed by Woodley Town Council and Earley Town Council. The larger area – Bulmershe Open Space – is managed by Wokingham Borough Council. The park forms part of the Bulmershe SULV (Site of Urban Landscape Value).

Improvements to the park

Since managing the area, we have planted fruit trees and installed seating.

Woodley Town Council and Earley Town Council have jointly requested that Wokingham Borough Council designate the park as a ‘Town Green’ under the Commons Act 2006, to provide further protection for the site from development. The Friends Group – The Friends of Bulmershe Open Space – are working with Wokingham Borough Council and Woodley & Earley Town Councils on a plan for planting more trees at the site.

Climate change facts about the park

The margins have been left wild to encourage insects, pollinators and wildlife.

The Friends of Bulmershe Open Space are working with Wokingham Borough Council and Woodley & Earley Town Councils on a plan for planting more trees at the site.

We are pleased that this natural open space is well used and is very popular with dog walkers. A recent survey from YouGov and Keep Britain Tidy revealed that 63% of dog owners see a safe space for their dog to run free or play with a ball as important when choosing a park. #LoveParks week is an opportunity to celebrate the joy of parks for us and our four-legged friends. 

How you can help: 

  • Take your litter home
  • Pick up dog poop
  • Report any issues to us
  • Tell us how it can be improved

Tell us what you love about Bulmershe Park…

Email: admin@woodley.gov.uk Call: 0118 9690356 

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love parks week 2022

Love Parks Week 2022

We are delighted to be taking part in Keep Britain Tidy’s #LoveParks campaign, which returns tomorrow from 29 July – 5 August. Join us as we celebrate the parks and green spaces that we maintain.

Woodley Town Council Parks & Green Spaces

We look after the following parks in Woodley:

  • Woodford Park
  • Wheble Park
  • Malone Park
  • Bulmershe Park
  • Rivermead open space
  • Loddon Mead open space

Please email admin@woodley.gov.uk or call 0118 9690356 to report any issues with these parks. 

Wokingham Borough Council Parks & Green Spaces

Wokingham Borough Council looks after the following parks in Woodley:

  • Alderwood play area
  • Ashenbury Park
  • Badgers Rise play area
  • Blanchard Close play area
  • Enstone Road play area
  • Hearn Road play area
  • Mollison Way play area
  • Redwood Avenue play area
  • Sandford Park 
  • Southlake Park
  • Southlake Crescent play area
  • Vauxhall Drive play area
  • Vauxhall BMX
  • Woodley Town Centre play area

Please contact Wokingham Borough Council if there are any issues with these parks. You can find more information and report any issues online HERE.

Find out more

You can find out more about our parks here: https://www.woodley.gov.uk/parks-facilities/parks

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Woodford Park Green Flag award 2022

Woodford Park awarded Green Flag for fifth year running

Woodford Park is proudly raising its prestigious Green Flag Award for the 5th year running

Woodley Town Council team with Green Flag
L-R: David Provins, Friends of Woodford Park; Mark Illsley, Amenities Team; Liam Haines, Amenities Team; Gerard Wirth, Amenities Team; Colin Holland, Amenities Manager; Aaron Rogers, Amenities Team; Chris Baker, Amenities Team; Kevin Murray, Deputy Town Clerk

Woodley Town Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Woodford Park as one of 2208 UK winners. Woodford Park was awarded the coveted Green Flag Award for the fifth year running, officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks and the only park in the Wokingham Borough area to have this status. 

“After two years that have seen our parks and green spaces play a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family safely, the news that Woodford Park has achieved and maintained its Green Flag Award is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that make the green space – and all the Woodley Town Council managed parks – such a great space that everyone can enjoy,” said Cllr Keith Baker, Woodley Town Council Leader. 

“We are all very proud of the park and its most recent addition of the new play area, which is continually filled with the laughter and happiness of children. It really is a destination park with so many areas to enjoy,” added Cllr Baker. 

Commenting on the news that Woodford Park has met and maintained the Green Flag Award standard, Keep Britain Tidy’s Accreditation Manager, Paul Todd said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making Woodford Park worthy of a Green Flag Award.

“Woodford Park is a vital green space for the community in Woodley. This award is testament to all the hard work of staff and volunteers, who do so much to ensure that it maintains the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.” 

“The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces and I am so proud of the team for their hard work and dedication to ensure that Woodford Park has kept this status for five years running. Each of them always goes above and beyond and I’d like to thank them and also thank The Friends of Woodford Park for the wonderful work they also do in the park,” said Kevin Murray, Woodley Town Council Deputy Clerk. 

Woodford Park has many areas for residents to enjoy, including the lake and boardwalk, the grass areas, two play areas, an outdoor paddling pool, the Garden of Remembrance, the Rotary Garden, the Memorial Ground and beautiful planting by The Friends of Woodford Park. 

We will be celebrating the park and all of the parks and green spaces which we manage during Love Parks Week, which starts on 29th July. 

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Woodford Park leisure centre closure

Woodford Park Leisure Centre

WPLC closures

Throughout the summer, Woodford Park Leisure Centre will be undergoing extensive electrical works, both internally and externally, that will ultimately result in disruption to its normal services. This will include periods of partial closure while the centre is without power.

The work is to upgrade the current lighting and is part of our plan to be carbon neutral by 2030.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please contact the Leisure Centre directly with any enquiries:


☎️ 0118 9216969

📩 sports@woodley.gov.uk

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e-scooters

E-scooters

Two representatives from Thames Valley Police attended our recent Planning & Community meeting, to discuss the issue of e-scooting and e-bikes in Woodley town precinct. 

There are several legal requirements and restrictions to do with e-scooters, which limit their use in public places.

Here is a summary of these from Thames Valley Police.

Classification of an e-scooter

Electrical scooters (also known as e-scooters) come under the category of ‘powered transporters’; this covers a range of personal transport devices which are powered by a motor.

E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Which means the rules that apply to motor vehicles, also apply to e-scooters including the need to have a licence, insurance and tax.

It’s not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters, which means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces. If you’re using a private e-scooter you risk the vehicle being seized under S.165 Road Traffic Act 1988 for no insurance. 

If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car. 

Legal use of an e-scooter

It’s legal to use an e-scooter on private land with the permission of the land owner.

Where a trial rental scheme is running, it’s legal to use a rental e-scooter on a public road, cycle lane and for those living in Milton Keynes, redways.

Penalties and offences

If you don’t have a licence, or the correct licence, or are riding without insurance you could face a Fixed Penalty notice:

  • with a £300 fine and six penalty points on your licence for having no insurance
  • up to £100 fine and three to six penalty points for riding without the correct licence.

You could also be committing an offence if you’re caught: 

  • riding on a pavement; Fixed Penalty Notice and possible £50 fine 
  • using a mobile phone or other handheld mobile device while riding; £200 and six penalty points
  • riding through red lights; Fixed Penalty Notice, £100 fine and possible penalty points
  • drink driving: the same as if you were driving a car, you could face court imposed fines, a driving ban and possible imprisonment.

If you’re using an e-scooter in public in an antisocial manner, you can also risk the e-scooter being seized under section 59 of the Police Reform Act

When riding an e-scooter, we would always recommend wearing safety protection such as a helmet and to keep to the speed limit.

For more information and guidance please visit the Thames Valley Police website HERE.

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Wokingham Borough cycleway consultation

Cycleways in Woodley

Wokingham Borough cycleway consultation

 Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is still looking to improve the cycling and walking connection between Woodley town centre and Reading borough boundary at Palmer Park and is now seeking your views on the revised proposals.

The scheme is funded through the Government’s Active Travel Fund Tranche 2 and 3 and the route has been identified as a strategic connection in our emerging Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, enabling direct access to Woodley town centre while connecting a number of schools and leisure facilities. 

Walking and cycling are ideal modes of transport for short local trips, and convenient options for regular exercise. They are low-cost, accessible, healthy, environmentally friendly and efficient. Getting more people to walk and cycle will help the Borough to respond to the climate emergency, tackle congestion on the roads and achieve the Council’s Community Vision to make Wokingham Borough a great place to live, learn, work and grow and a great place to do business.

Earlier this year, WBC sought your views on its preliminary design for this scheme. Due to the strong opposition received for certain aspects of the scheme, it is now proposing an alternative plan following discussions with local key stakeholders and the Department for Transport. 

Please use the following link to view the plans and share your feedback by completing a short survey:https://engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/wokingham-borough-active-travel-fund-woodley-to-reading-active-travel-route

The consultation has been extended to 4th September 2022.  

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Wokingham Borough cycling & walking consultation

Wokingham Borough Council’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) consultation on the draft cycling and walking plans and infrastructure improvements is now open and will close on 4th September 2022.  

Walking and cycling are ideal modes of transport for short local trips, and convenient options for regular exercise. They are low-cost, accessible, healthy, environmentally friendly and efficient. The aim is to improve the active travel provision within the borough, supporting the Government’s ambition to make walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choices for shorter journeys, or as part of a longer journey.

To achieve this, a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) is being developed. The LCWIP is a strategic document that analyses local travel patterns to help identify where best to invest in cycling and walking infrastructure ideally over the next 10-year period. 

Following Wokingham Borough Council’s earlier consultation in March 2021 on the main barriers that prevent people from walking or cycling, the Council is now seeking your views on the draft cycling and walking network plans and high-level infrastructure improvements that are required on the key routes to improve safety and make it easier to walk or cycle. 

Please use the following link to view the plans and share your feedback: https://wokinghamboroughlcwip.commonplace.is/

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Parking at Coronation Hall

Parking at Coronation Hall

Many of our hirers have been arriving for their bookings at Coronation Hall to find few or no available parking spaces.

This is a particular problem for older people attending bookings who cannot park near to the hall.

We have signage in place advising that the car park is for hall users only, however, there are often many cars parked that are visiting the park or the shops.

In order to manage the parking we will be locking the gate when there are no bookings in the hall and suggest that people use the free parking at Woodford Park Leisure Centre or the pay and display car parks.

Thank you

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