Business and community news archive
- Badgers settle into new home
Badgers have taken to a new home created for them in Finchampstead. Two artificial setts have been created by Wokingham Borough Council and its partners after a sett was found near the area planned...
16 March 2021
- Commitment to tackling inequality to be set out by Borough Council
The Borough Council is set to approve an Equality Plan this month that will outline its commitment to tacking inequality, celebrating diversity and being anti-racist.
15 March 2021
- Proposals to help borough council focus on real issues for residents
Wokingham Borough Council's decision making executive is considering plans this month that will allow it to better target issues that affect the quality of life of its residents
11 March 2021
- Construction begins on Coppid Beech park and ride
A new £3million park and ride for Wokingham has begun construction. Wokingham Borough Council's contractor AH Willis has started to create the 250-space Coppid Beech park and ride. It will provide a...
09 March 2021
- Nominate inspiring borough residents in Covid Roll of Honour
Wokingham Borough Mayor, Cllr Malcolm Richards, has launched a Roll of Honour to recognise the people and groups who have made a real difference during the pandemic, and the council is calling on...
09 March 2021
- Your views on new cycling facilities
Plans to improve cycling facilities outside Wokingham town centre and linking Woodley and Earley to Reading are being drawn up. It comes after Wokingham Borough Council was awarded £576,650 towards...
01 March 2021
- Budget 2021
Wokingham Borough Council is set to agree a balanced budget along with just under half a billion pounds worth of investment in capital projects over three years
18 February 2021
- Council calls on all to 'Share the Love' and thank borough Covid heroes
With romantic meals out not possible this Valentine's Day, Wokingham Borough Council is instead calling on everyone to 'Share the Love' and join it in thanking those who are helping us through the...
10 February 2021
- Council celebrates online citizenship ceremony success
Wokingham Borough Council has conducted 68 virtual citizenship ceremonies since making the move online in November, as a direct result of the ongoing pandemic. Registrars have had the honour of...
03 February 2021
- Council makes urgent financial support available for nurseries and pre-schools
Wokingham Borough Council has set aside £100,000 to help nurseries and pre-schools across the Borough that are in need of urgent financial support as a result of the pandemic.
03 February 2021
- Everyone will benefit from Census 2021
Households across Wokingham Borough will be asked to take part in Census 2021 this spring.
02 February 2021
- New £2.4 million Dinton Activity Centre taking shape
Dinton Pastures new multi-million-pound activity centre, designed by HLM Architects, reached a major milestone on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January, as modules were lifted into place at the borough's...
01 February 2021
- More financial support for businesses amidst ongoing restrictions
Local businesses that are being severely impacted by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions can now apply for extra financial support under the second phase of Wokingham Borough Council's Additional...
28 January 2021
- Council set to increase investment into new domestic abuse support service
Wokingham Borough Council's decision-making executive is set to review and approve plans to increase funding into a new domestic abuse support service. The £1.5million contract would cover a five...
27 January 2021
- Work starts on new 3G pitch and pavilion at Cantley Park
Work to revamp facilities at Cantley Park in Wokingham is well underway thanks to significant investment by Wokingham Borough Council.
27 January 2021
- Carers and care leavers benefit from more generous council tax policies
Wokingham Borough Council has made changes to its Council Tax policies to benefit both young care leavers and those people who look after their vulnerable relatives.
22 January 2021
- Wokingham trader convicted of unfair trading ordered to pay compensation
Saeed Sajjad Qureshi, aged 33, of Romsey Road, Reading, was convicted at Reading Magistrates Court on 8th January 2021 after pleading guilty to one offence under Regulation 8 of the Consumer...
21 January 2021
- You spoke, we listened – a quicker and easier online blue badge process launched
We have launched an improved, quicker process for residents applying for a Blue Badge, after listening to your feedback.
18 January 2021
- Council creates new job opportunities for young people through Kickstart Scheme
Wokingham Borough Council is delighted to announce that its application to the Government's Kickstart Scheme has been successfully approved; creating a number of new job opportunities in the area for...
12 January 2021
- The decennial census is almost upon us
Households across Wokingham Borough will soon be asked to take part in the nationwide survey of housing and the population. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of...
11 January 2021
