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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Winnersh Park & Ride two-storey car park expansion gets green light
WINNERSH park and ride will be expanded with 104 parking spaces in a two-storey car park. On Wednesday, July 8, the planning committee approved the plans submitted by the borough...
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Councils can now create local lockdowns to stem coronavirus infections
COUNCILS now have the power to create local lockdowns in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus. The change in policy was announced by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,...
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New takeaways and cafes on the cards for Wokingham town centre
WOKINGHAM town centre could be host to a new takeaway shop, after plans were approved to broaden the types of use for the old Spin Bar. Alexandra House has already...
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Knowl Hill-based greenbelt rubbish dump to run for two more years
A CONTROVERSIAL rubbish dump has had its years of operation extended in a bid to help the environment. Grundon has been running Star Works landfill site in the Knowl Hill...
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Swallowfield-based countryside business park gets approval for expansion
A GROWING business park was approved for further expansion at the planning meeting held virtually on Wednesday, July 8. Lambs Farm in Swallowfield has had 23 applications to expand the...
Read moreDetails‘Give councillors time to catch up on the meeting agenda’
A MOTION is to be brought to a future council meeting in a bid to catch up on the outstanding agenda. Last week, we reported that councillors only had time...
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Wokingham Borough Council vows to back third runway for Heathrow – if it is carbon neutral
Wokingham Borough Council has said it will support a third runway at Heathrow – as long as it is carbon neutral. At the council meeting held virtually on Monday, July...
Read moreDetailsQuestions asked over Wokingham Borough Council’s inability to debate motions
THE WAY in which Wokingham Borough Council’s online meetings are conducted became a fierce battle as parties argued over the best way for them to be held. The clash came...
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Reading East MP pleased Wokingham Borough Council is looking to invest in safe cycle routes for Woodley
ONE OF the borough’s four MPs said he is pleased to see the council is looking to invest in safe cycle routes for Woodley residents. Matt Rodda, MP for Reading...
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