Wokingham

THE NUMBER of trees removed and not replaced across the borough was questioned at the borough council executive meeting held on Thursday, July 30. Speaking at the meeting, Cllr Paul...

THE LEADER of the council said he hopes to bridge the gap between low and high income families across the borough. Speaking at the borough council executive meeting held virtually...

THE INCOME loss from leisure centres was questioned at the borough council executive meeting held virtually on Thursday, July 30. Cllr Bill Soane asked whether the Government announcement for compensation...

A RETIREMENT company is planning to build 57 new homes in Sonning, as part of a “retirement village” off Old Bath Road. Despite public consultation beginning on Friday, developer Arlington...

OVER THE next few weeks, Wokingham Borough Council will be sending residents a reminder to update their electoral registration details. This year’s local elections were postponed due to Covid-19, and...

SOME ROADS in Earley may be changed to 20mph, as part of the borough council’s speed limit review. Earley Town Council has responded to the consultation, calling for better pedestrian...

RESTAURANTS across Wokingham are now offering 50% off as part of the Government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme. The voucher initiative, which began on Monday, sees a selection of...

THE BOROUGH council has appointed a cultural development officer to further the arts across the area. Speaking at the borough council executive meeting, Cllr Parry Batth, executive member for environment...

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL defended its plan for housing development in Grazeley, after a local councillor called the plans “non-viable”. Speaking at the borough council executive meeting held virtually on Thursday,...

THE RECENT resurfacing of the A33 Basingstoke Road was questioned by residents at the borough council executive meeting held virtually on Thursday, July 30. Resident James Vyvyan-Robinson asked Cllr Pauline...