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Walking and cycling made easier
After taking the leadership of Wokingham Borough Council in 2022 one of the Liberal Democrats’ first acts was a public consultation on a long-term plan for improving walking and cycling in the…
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From the Chamber: Secondary School Places
A lot of work has gone on with local schools and academy trusts over the past months. And I am very pleased to say that on Friday 1st March 2024 we had a secondary school place for every child who…
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Council owns 67 commercial premises in Wokingham town, just four are unlet
The ‘big bad villain’ of online shopping is behind problems facing small businesses and chain stores in Wokingham town centre, the council leader has said.
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From the Leader: The Benefits of Working Together
At a time when councils across the country are struggling financially, especially those responsible for adult and children’s social care, it makes great sense to work in partnership to meet the needs…
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Clive Jones to step down from WBC to concentrate on the general election campaign
Clive Jones, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Wokingham, will not be standing for re-election to Wokingham Borough Council in the local election on 2 May 2024.
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Latest business case for Barkham Solar Farm is looking bright
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…
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From the Chamber - Update on Hardship Fund Projects
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.
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New outlets for recycling bag collections
Green recycling bags can now be picked up from 12 additional hubs across Wokingham Borough, bringing the total up to 17, as the council prepares to change its household waste collections.
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‘CHECKOUT’ THE GOOD NEWS AS SUPERMARKET SCHEME AGREED
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…
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From the Council Leader - Helping now and in the future
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,…
