Council adopts Climate Emergency Action Plan
THE COUNCIL adopted a bold plan to become carbon neutral by 2030. Introducing it at a virtual meeting of Wokingham Borough Council on Thursday, July 23, Cllr Gregor Murray said:...
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Gender pay gap at Wokingham Borough Council has increased to 15.23% claims Women’s Equality Party leader
THE DIFFERENCE in pay between men and women who work at Wokingham Borough Council was examined by the local leader of the Women’s Equality Party. Louise Timlin asked a question...
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Wokingham council leader apologises for any offence caused by Black Lives Matter comments
THE ONGOING controversy over Wokingham Borough Council’s position over Black Lives Matter was raised in a question from a member of the public. Kiran Nar did not attend the virtual...
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Wokingham’s no to eScooter trials
WOKINGHAM is not planning to join in any trials of eScooters as the council is not convinced that the eco-friendly machines will replace car journeys. Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, the executive...
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Women can now be joined by a partner for scans and to give birth at RBH
Expecting mothers can now be joined by a partner for scans and in labour at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
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Section of busy Wokingham town road closed to allow emergency repairs after water main bursts
PART of a main road in Wokingham town has been closed to allow emergency repair works to a burst water main. South East Water has closed a small section of...
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Water leak in Wokingham town centre this morning
WATER supplies may be affected in Wokingham’s town centre this morning after a water main burst, flooding a busy main road. A team from South East Water are on site...
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Unemployment worries have tripled in the pandemic, warns Citizens Advice Wokingham
“People are phoning up and asking ‘can they make me do this?’ when it comes to their job, especially in regards to working from home or the office.”
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How to get a preview tour of Woodley’s Bulmershe Leisure Centre
PREVIEWS of the new Bulmershe Lesiure Centre will take place from early next month. The multi-million pound site has been knocked down and rebuilt from start to finish. It includes...
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Elin’s 12 hour Cha Cha Cha for County
Strictly stars train for hours to perfect their routines, but none have attempted dancing for 12 hours straight. So why did a 13-year-old take on the challenge? Elin Young from...
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