This means that, in addition to generating enough green renewable energy to power thousands of homes, Barkham Solar Farm will also generate an income of circa £2.74 million a year, which can be used to help fund essential services.
In February last year, Wokingham Borough Council established a Hardship Fund of £250,000 to tackle the root causes of poverty in our Borough by funding a number of longer term projects.
Plans to build Arborfield Green’s first new supermarket have been given the all-clear. The council has approved Sainsbury’s proposal for a 2,349 sq m store off Nine Mile Ride Extension and Sheerlands Road, which will be part of a larger district centre.
Over the last two years, Wokingham Borough Council has seen its costs rise enormously, as inflation has increased and demand for statutory services, especially in adult and children’s social care, has grown.
The Liberal Democrat leader of Wokingham Borough Council, Cllr Stephen Conway, has highlighted the financial challenges for the council in the coming years, whilst commending councillors and officers for delivering a robust budget for 2024-2027.
On Sunday 18th Feb, I spent most of the day in Wokingham Town Centre with a lot of other residents to enjoy the celebrations of the Lunar New Year. The town was absolutely buzzing and places selling food and drink were packed.
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