Connected

What We Have Achieved

Following the development of the Communities Vision we are now working together to grow community power. This has transformed our relationship with the community and voluntary sector and changed the way we do things. 

We design spaces that focus on people, not just buildings, so everyone feels connected to what they need.

We teamed up with our Town and Parish Councils who are helping to fund bus routes across the borough. 

The Community Lottery will help make our community more connected and supportive. The money from the lottery will go to local good causes and projects that help everyone.

The Berkshire Prosperity Board makes sure we are connected economically and has a shared vision for a better future. 

Digital inclusion is a priority as it helps people stay connected with family and friends, join online communities, access services, and share ideas, reducing feelings of loneliness.

Some examples:

• We worked with residents so that our vision for Social Care and our Communities Vision echo the voices of local people.
• We are transforming our town centres through our Town Centres Strategy.
• We built 20 miles of new paths for walking and cycling so people can travel safely.
• We connected more places by building four major roads, four community centres, and two leisure centres.
• We created a fantastic hub in Wokingham town centre to bring charities and community groups together under one roof.
• We invested in new homes, providing 46 new beds for children leaving care so they can stay close to their communities.
• We extended free bus travel for disabled people, so they can use their bus passes whenever they need to.
• We provided Independent Travel Training for children and young people to enable them to access education, employment and training and promote independence.
• We have digital skills sessions at our libraries and community buildings to help people learn how to use technology.

Where We Are Going 

Priority 1

• We will achieve better outcomes for residents because we work with partners and residents to shape and improve services together, including through the use of new technologies.

Priority 2

• We will work to give people the opportunity to live in communities where we feel we belong and have strong social connections. 

Priority 3

• We will help all our town centres, businesses and neighbourhoods in the borough to thrive.

Priority 4

• We ensure people can get to where they need to through good transport links, including an effective road network, and public and active travel options. 

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