Business and community news archive
- Boutique Pilates studio opens in Wokingham
Wokingham Borough Council is delighted to welcome Core Connexion, a boutique Pilates studio, to the newly developed Elms Walk in Elms Field. Core Connexion signed a new lease with the council last...
22 March 2023
- Helping Freely Fruity continue to blossom
New community orchards could start to blossom across the borough, as Wokingham Borough Council has worked with Freely Fruity to establish a new tree nursery on land between Barkham and Finchampstead....
22 March 2023
- Apply for a free road closure to celebrate The Coronation
Wokingham Borough Council is making it easy for residents to hold street parties by waiving road closure charges during the bank holiday weekend.
07 March 2023
- Robust annual budget to be put forward for approval
Wokingham Borough Council will be putting forward its annual budget for approval on 16 February, making the tough decisions to ensure that it remains financially sound and protects those most in...
15 February 2023
- Have your say about community safety
Wokingham Borough Council has today launched its annual community safety survey, inviting residents to share any issues or concerns they may have about crime or anti-social behaviour.
14 February 2023
- Next milestone reached for solar farm as contractor appointed
A new solar farm on land between Barkham and Finchampstead has taken a big step forward after Wokingham Borough Council appointed Bouygues Energies and Services, a global leader for designing and...
14 February 2023
- Additional funds approved to help those struggling to pay their council tax
Wokingham Borough Council has agreed a proposed £100,000 increase in funding for the council tax reduction scheme to help residents who may experience financial difficulties in paying their council...
03 February 2023
- Suspected ''cuckoos'' thrown out of nest after council action
Three suspected drug dealers have been kicked out of a council house in Wokingham where it's believed they were living without permission while exploiting the tenant for personal gain. Wokingham...
27 January 2023
- Central government funding for local councils falls short
Wokingham Borough continue to receive the least funding from central government per resident of any unitary authority in the country
27 January 2023
- Work starts on new Twyford Library
The new Twyford Library has taken another step forward after Wokingham Borough Council entered into a lease agreement with The Polehampton Trust. Work has also started this month following the...
24 January 2023
- New taxi rules would benefit drivers and their passengers
Improvements to how taxi licences are awarded in Wokingham Borough have been drawn up - and residents are invited to share their thoughts by Sunday, 5 March. Wokingham Borough Council wants to...
19 January 2023
- Crowdfund to support community through cost of living crisis
A historically difficult and financially challenging winter means more people are struggling than ever before. In response to the cost of a living crisis a crowdfund has been launched to support...
18 January 2023
- Arts and Culture World Café explores new opportunities in the Borough
Wokingham Borough Council brought together town and parish councils, local charities, cultural organisations and businesses to explore new opportunities to make arts and culture thrive in the...
19 December 2022
- Extra £20,000 to help families during festive break
Families in Wokingham Borough will be given more than £20,000 to help with the cost of living during the festive break.
15 December 2022
- Sustainable warmth scheme to help reduce energy costs
Residents on low incomes could get up to £25,000 of home improvements free of charge. Anyone who owns and lives in a property with a low energy efficiency rating could make use of measures like loft...
15 December 2022
- Council offers free car parking over the festive period
Wokingham Borough Council announced today (Wednesday, 7 December) that it will provide free car parking on the two Saturdays before Christmas, but is unable to provide the usual free weekend parking...
07 December 2022
- Protection for small businesses recognised with award nomination
Wokingham Borough Council has been named as a finalist for an award which recognises the support it has offered to small businesses during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.
25 November 2022
- Partnership to reduce period poverty and menstrual waste
Wokingham Borough Council is partnering with local businesses and charities to help reduce period poverty and help to get more people using reusable sanitary products.
14 November 2022
- Run a warm space this winter
Organisations and groups wanting to run warm spaces in Wokingham Borough this winter are being asked to come forward. The Hardship Alliance is coordinating this response to ensure anyone struggling...
10 November 2022
- Carnival Hub recognised as finalist for industry award
The Carnival Hub, Wokingham Borough Council's flagship community building, has been named as a finalist for the Thames Valley Property Awards.
28 October 2022
