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17 people from winter warmers network smile to the camera surrounded by boxes, some are holding energy efficient items

Helping residents save £1.2million in energy costs

Using the Government's Household Support Fund, the Hardship Alliance turned a £60,000 investment in energy efficient devices into an estimated £150,000 savings this winter alone.

10 July 2023

Many £20 notes covering a table

Budget pressures increase

The priority is to secure sound finances and protect those who need us most

6 July 2023

Two small wooden houses on grass with a red line dividing them

Final recommendations for new boundaries set out

The proposed changes will only become law once Parliament has approved them

5 July 2023

Part of a road that has been treated with asphalt preservation. Cars are seen driving along one side of the road.

Borough roads among best maintained

Roads across Wokingham Borough were among the best maintained in the country in the last year, according to new data published last month by the Department for Transport (DfT).

20 December 2023

Mayor's Christmas concert

Magical carol concert sees children take centre stage

Children representing schools from across the borough helped to raise money for Woodley Foodbank

18 December 2023

Foodbank appeal

Charity blown away by the success of foodbank appeal

Enough food and money was donated to allow Woodley Foodbank to provide 33 parcels to families in need

18 December 2023

Christmas window of Strange the Jewellers in Wokingham (2)

Congratulations to Christmas window competition winners

Three businesses have received the most votes among all entries in their local area in our online voting

15 December 2023

Artists impression of solar panels installed at the proposed Barkham Solar Farm site

Progress on council's first solar farm

The solar farm could generate enough green renewable energy to power thousands of homes and businesses

14 December 2023

An overhead diagram of the proposed new crossroads, showing the existing mini-roundabouts repainted with concentric circles of multi-coloured leaves and new pedestrians crossings installed

Start date agreed for California Cross improvements

Measures will be installed to improve the look of the area while improving access for pedestrians, cyclists and more

14 December 2023

A local entrepreneur received advice from a partner organisation

Drop-in session gives advice and guidance to local businesses

Our first drop-in session after the pandemic to support entrepreneurs on starting, running or growing a business

14 December 2023

Optalis photo

Best place to find work if you have a learning disability

The percentage of people with learning disabilities in paid work in Wokingham borough is four times national average

13 December 2023

Civic Office at Shute End

Christmas and New Year opening hours confirmed

Information about the opening hours for Shute End, bin collections and when libraries will be open

12 December 2023

Two Home Start volunteers help young people with tabletop learning and activities

Almost £9,000 awarded to organisations to support residents

Removing Barriers Grants and Surviving Winter Grants have been given to ten charities and voluntary organisations in Wokingham Borough

12 December 2023

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