Equality strategy: residents quiz council over plans
BEFORE the council discussed its Equality plan at a virtual meeting held on Thursday, March 18, there were a number of questions from the public. Liz Mayers wanted to know...
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Call for road resurfacing works in Earley
ROAD RESURFACING works in Earley was raised by Lib Dem councillor Tahir Maher at the virtual meeting of Wokingham Borough Council held on Thursday, March 18. He wanted to know...
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TAKE OUT TO HELP OUT: How ordering direct really helps Wokingham’s restaurants and cafes
A WOKINGHAM restaurant owner is encouraging residents to order food directly, in a bid to support local businesses. Raja Majid, owner of Sultan Balti Palace, said takeaway orders have been...
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Petition presented to make new Distributor Road safer for pedestrians and cyclists
A PETITION aimed at making changes to the planned South Wokingham Distributor Road to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists was presented to the virtual council meeting held on...
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Query over plans for new Emmbrook dementia home
THE COUNCIL’S decision to build a new care home for people with dementia in Emmbrook was praised by Lib Dem councillor Rachel Bishop-Firth (Emmbrook ward). She wanted to know if...
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PPPexit: council to go it alone to improve help to residents
It’s PPPexit! Wokingham Borough Council is planning to quit a joint body that aims to help residents with problems such as nuisance neighbours. For the past decade, it has been...
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Berkshire Brigands rugby prepare for return
Mixed ability rugby club Berkshire Brigands are raring to go as they prepare for a return to training on April 1.Berkshire Brigands are a community team who welcome players with...
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Lack of affordable homes in Elms Field queried at Wokingham Council meeting
THE AMOUNT of affordable housing in the Elms Field development was queried by resident Peter Humphreys at the virtual meeting of Wokingham Borough Council, held on Thursday, March 18. He...
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ARSON ATTACK: ‘Nothing changes – we will continue to support community’ pledges rector after suspect arrested
‘NOTHING changes, we will continue to support the community’. That’s the promise from the rector of a Wokingham church attacked by an arsonist on Friday, March 26. Between 2pm and...
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Matt plans to run four marathons in a day
MARATHON-MAN Matt Jackson is attempting the biggest challenge of his life by running more than 100 miles in 24 hours. The 36-year-old estate agent is running FOUR marathons this weekend...
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