Council and meetings news archive
- Award for Addington School expansion project
Wokingham Borough Council has won an Education Business Award for its work on the £4.4million expansion of Addington School in Woodley. It scooped the School Procurement Award at a virtual ceremony...
26 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
- Wokingham Borough Council sign Race at Work Charter
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to advancing equality and tackling racism in the workplace and has recently signed up to the Race at Work Charter in partnership with Business in the Community...
18 November 2020
- Where to get waste and recycling items during lockdown
Wokingham Borough Council's Shute End offices will be one of several locations residents can get waste and recycling items if they're running out during lockdown. Woodley and Earley libraries will...
16 November 2020
- Consultation on Code of Conduct for elected councillors
Wokingham Borough Council has launched a consultation seeking your views on proposed changes to its Code of Conduct for its borough councillors.
29 October 2020
- Virtual youth climate conference next week
The inaugural Wokingham Youth Climate Conference will take place next week, with the event adapted to run online. It had been planned for March this year but was postponed due to COVID-19.
08 October 2020
- Lest we forget
Senior councillors and staff at Wokingham Borough Council commemorated the 80th anniversary of The Battle of Britain on 15 September, by raising a special flag at the Civic Offices at Shute End.
22 September 2020
- Waterproof recycling bags supported
Proposals to replace black boxes with waterproof bags for recycling in Wokingham Borough have taken the next step. The council's overview and scrutiny committee upheld the decision of the executive...
28 August 2020
- Joining forces with Citizens Advice to help people with Council Tax debt
Wokingham Borough Council has signed-up to an agreement with Citizens Advice Wokingham to help people who are in Council Tax debt.
The Council Tax Protocol will see the Council and Citizens Advice...
07 August 2020
- Make sure you can vote
During the next few weeks you'll be receiving either an email, a text, or a letter from us asking you to make sure your electoral registration details are up to date.
04 August 2020
- Wokingham Borough Council launches COVID-19 survey
The current coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on all of us, and Wokingham Borough Council would like to hear directly from residents on how the pandemic has affected their lives through a...
27 July 2020
- Council takes next step to becoming carbon neutral by 2030
Wokingham Borough Council has approved the annual report for its climate emergency action plan which sets out ambitious targets and detailed actions for Wokingham Borough to become carbon neutral by...
24 July 2020
- Council launches project to strengthen the identity of Wokingham Borough and grow its economy
We are proud of our beautiful, vibrant borough and the sense of community that has been so prevalent during the Coronavirus pandemic pride as we have all come together to support each other
23 July 2020
- Statement from John Halsall, Leader of Wokingham Borough Council
Wokingham Borough Council completely supports the message, principles and all the aims of Black Lives Matters in the UK
19 June 2020
- Tackling racism matters in Wokingham Borough
There is no place for racism in our society, and Wokingham Borough Council has a long-standing commitment to tackling the problem and will be increasing its efforts in response to recent global...
17 June 2020
- Make sure you know how to have your say at the General Election on Thursday
Voters are being reminded to make sure they are ready to take part in the general election on Thursday 12 December
11 December 2019
- Parliamentary Election Fact Pack - 2019
We have published the 2019 Parliamentary Election Fact Pack
14 November 2019
- Addington School internship partnership launched
Wokingham Borough Council and Addington School have launched a joint internship scheme to help SEND students find work after they finish education. The mutually beneficial partnership has seen four...
11 November 2019
- Preparing for Brexit
The UK government has launched a 'Get ready for Brexit' public information campaign to help ensure the general public and businesses are ready when the UK leaves the EU on 31 October 2019.
24 September 2019
- Making it easier for you to contact us
We have improved our online tools so you can update, report, or request services at a time that suits you.
25 July 2019
