Business and community news archive
- Celebration to mark Black History Month
There's an event being held in Woodley to celebrate Black History Month. There will be a taste of the Caribbean with food tasting as well as a range of performances for guests to enjoy.
26 October 2022
- Gorse Ride roads lead to bloom
With the next phase of Wokingham Borough Council's Gorse Ride affordable housing regeneration underway in Finchampstead, attention has started to turn to naming the four new roads and five apartment...
25 October 2022
- Community Diversity Grants awarded
Almost £5,000 has been awarded to community organisations working with diverse communities in Wokingham Borough.
21 October 2022
- Help for people struggling to eat or pay bills
Residents who are struggling with the cost of living crisis can now apply for financial help from organisations in Wokingham Borough. A new round of the Household Support Fund is now open, with funds...
18 October 2022
- Residents encouraged to go digital where possible
Wokingham Borough Council is encouraging residents to go digital to ensure they receive the most efficient service and latest news while helping to save money
12 October 2022
- Be aware of links between hate crime and hateful extremism
Wokingham Borough Council is reminding residents to stay safe online this National Hate Crime Awareness Week (8 to 15 October).
11 October 2022
- There is no place for hate in Wokingham Borough
Wokingham Borough Council is spreading the message that there is no place for hate this National Hate Crime Awareness Week (8 to 15 October).
05 October 2022
- Deputy Mayor to brave the shave for cancer charity
Cllr Beth Rowland, the Deputy Mayor of Wokingham Borough, is going to have her head shaved in public to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
21 September 2022
- Protecting those in need and sound finances
Local councils across the country, including Wokingham Borough, are facing their worst financial pressure for generations, with rampant inflation, reducing income and the increasing need to help...
21 September 2022
- Mayor volunteers at foodbank to support chosen charity
Wokingham Borough Mayor, Cllr Caroline Smith, has been busy supporting her chosen charity by volunteering at the Wokingham Foodbank.
20 September 2022
- Wokingham Borough mourns death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Wokingham Borough joins the rest of the country in mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Borough Mayor Cllr Caroline Smith said: “On behalf of the residents of Wokingham...
09 September 2022
- New leisure centre becomes breastfeeding friendly venue
Wokingham Leisure Centre @ Carnival Hub, Wokingham Borough Council's new flagship community building, has become a breastfeeding friendly venue.
31 August 2022
- Changes to Council Tax Energy Rebate schemes
Residents are being urged to check their eligibility for the £150 council tax energy rebate payment as the scheme for households in council tax bands A to D comes to an end on Friday 30 September,...
19 August 2022
- First of its kind micro library comes to Shinfield
Residents of Shinfield will be able to access a wide range of books closer to home following the arrival of a new micro library in the village. The self-serve facility has opened at the School Green...
15 August 2022
- Walking on sunshine at 21st century solar allotments
A new allotment in Wokingham borough has gone green in more ways than one by introducing solar panels to power gardening equipment and other tools. The site off Ifould Crescent, on the Montague Park...
11 August 2022
- Council partners with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste
Wokingham Borough Council has entered into a partnership with Too Good To Go (TGTG) to reduce food waste in the borough. At present, 110 cafes, coffee shops, supermarkets, bakeries and the like...
28 July 2022
- Council commits to improving support schemes
A motion to improve Wokingham Borough Council's Local Welfare Provision Scheme (otherwise known as emergency hardship payments), was passed at full council last Thursday (21 July).
28 July 2022
- Denmark Street library to remain open for summer holidays
Wokingham families will have plenty to do this summer after a decision to keep the existing Wokingham Library on Denmark Street open for the school summer holidays, before moving to a new home at the...
25 July 2022
- Still time to claim your energy rebate
With nearly £5 million of council tax energy rebates already paid, the council is encouraging all remaining eligible households to apply now to make sure they receive their rebate as well.
22 July 2022
- Council recognised at Construction Excellence Awards
Wokingham Borough Council is delighted to have been named Client of the Year at the Constructing Excellence Awards.
14 July 2022
