Wokingham

EXTRA support has been made available for childcare providers across Wokingham borough – but opposition councillors are questioning if it is enough. The council has allocated an extra £100,000 to...

A PROJECT 20 years in the making was due to make a step forward last week. Plans to convert Polehamption Old Boys’ School in Twyford into a library and community...

A LOCAL charity set up to honour the life of a Wokingham youngster is hoping people will turn blue this month. This month the family of Ollie Young will remember...

RESIDENTS will start to see recycling bags arrive on their doorsteps towards the end of the month, as the big switch-over from black boxes begins. From Monday, February 22, the...

THE BOROUGH council has revealed plans for a new solar farm in Barkham –but a member of Wokingham Liberal Democrats questions the benefits residents will receive from the development. Within...

BRACKNELL and Wokingham College have cancelled some on-site courses. The establishment has cancelled all on-site adult leisure learning courses until the national lockdown ends. In a statement, the college said:...

THE BOROUGH council has secured more than £1 million to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping. As part of the government’s Next Steps Accommodation Programme, it has been awarded a grant...

FUNDING for a new domestic abuse support service will help Wokingham cope with an anticipated increase in demand. Wokingham Borough Council’s executive committee approved the tendering process for the five-year...

THE council’s decision-making executive have approved plans for a local community energy scheme. Cllr Gregor Murray, executive member for resident services, communications and emissions described the scheme as an independent...

AN INITIATIVE to help bring hot meals to Wokingham’s vulnerable residents has been giving more than a little help from Tesco. Staff at the Finchampstead Road store have continued their...