Business and community news archive
- 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
- Working to make the borough more inclusive
Wokingham Borough Council is asking residents to help create a fairer community for all. The council is updating its Equality Plan and is seeking views on the objectives it should include. Feedback...
06 January 2021
- New scheme set to improve digital inclusion across the borough
As part of its commitment to reducing loneliness and isolation in the borough, the council has joined forces with local charities, as part of the Wokingham Borough Community response, to provide...
05 January 2021
- Borough council here to help businesses hit by pandemic
The move to Tier 4 has hit residents and businesses hard and Wokingham Borough Council and its partners are here to help those most affected.
23 December 2020
- Wokingham Borough Council announces temporary closure of its Shute End office
Wokingham Borough Council has temporarily closed its main office at Shute End, following Tier 4 announcement late last week.
23 December 2020
- Council inspires local authorities across the UK with plans to achieve carbon neutrality
Wokingham Borough Council has been inspiring local authorities across the UK with their plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
17 December 2020
- Council launches Christmas campaign to tackle domestic abuse
Wokingham Borough Council and Berkshire Women's Aid (BWA) have joined forces in a bid to raise awareness of domestic abuse this Christmas. The campaign aims to highlight the help and support...
15 December 2020
- Wokingham Virtual Christmas Market proves to be a huge success
More than 1,400 group members, plenty of fantastic gifts and treats on offer and a borough-full of happy customers. That's the roundup of the first ever Wokingham Virtual Christmas Market, hosted by...
10 December 2020
- Wokingham is the borough if you want to shop local
As Christmas approaches Wokingham Borough remains a top place for people to visit and continues to buck national trends with new businesses opening up across the area.
09 December 2020
- Be part of Wokingham Borough's future by working on Census 2021
Census 2021 is fast approaching and the Office for National Statistics is now hiring thousands of staff across every region of England and Wales to encourage people to take part in the decennial...
09 December 2020
- Santa is watching: campaign to fight fly-tipping
Wokingham Borough Council has announced a Christmas crackdown on fly-tipping, reminding law breakers that 'Santa is watching'. We encourage you all to play your part in keeping the borough clean and...
07 December 2020
- Covid Support Officers to hit the streets on full-time basis
Following the successful deployment of an interim Covid-19 response team in town centres and 'hot spots', Wokingham Borough Council is delighted to announce that four new full time Covid Support...
07 December 2020
- Council outlines plans to support more businesses with Additional Restrictions Grants
Wokingham Borough Council is finalising plans to provide financial support to local businesses impacted by the current national lockdown restrictions, which are in place until 2 December.
01 December 2020
- Free festive car parking
Shoppers in Wokingham Borough will get an early Christmas present with free parking in the council's car parks on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas. Council-owned car parks in towns and village...
25 November 2020
- Council finances - tackling the myths
There are a lot of myths around the council's financial position that Wokingham Borough Council is keen to tackle.
23 November 2020
