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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

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

Councillors and officers stand outside the council building holding up the white ribbon flag, an orange flag with a white ribbon, next to a pull up banner with information about white ribbon

Flag raised to mark White Ribbon Day

The White Ribbon flag has been raised to mark White Ribbon Day and the beginning of 16 days of activism.

30 November 2023

A generic image showing a close-up of a pair of arms removing a bicycle lock with bolt cutters

Thief caught on council cameras faces court

A bicycle thief and shoplifter from Wokingham town has been convicted, thanks in part to video evidence provided by the council

24 November 2023

Overhead diagram of proposed improvements to Woosehill roundabout with graphics of smiling children on bikes and walking

Your views wanted as active travel scheme shifts into gear

The second of four consultations is now taking place on a proposed new cycling and walking route to be funded by the Government

23 November 2023

Active Movement campaign returns with emphasis on sustainable travel

Children across Wokingham Borough will be getting more active thanks to the initiative

21 November 2023

New state-of-the-art kitchen showroom opens

AC Milan footballer Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a business partner at Kütchenhaus Wokingham

20 November 2023

Supporting local businesses this festive season

New activities to support local businesses during this important trading period of the year

16 November 2023

Sporty theme continues for Winter Mini Challenge

The challenge is organised by The Reading Agency and is a bite-size version of the Summer Reading Challenge

16 November 2023

Children during a dance class pose while in a line

Apply now for Removing Barriers Grants

New fund launched to give £500 grants to community groups and charities to help residents with lower incomes attend

14 November 2023

Six tenant volunteers and a guide dog stand outside a new row of council houses nearing construction

Housing service up for award

Good luck to Wokingham Borough Council’s housing service, who are nominated for an award at this year’s Affordable Housing Awards.

9 November 2023

Locking the door on anti-social behaviour

Wokingham Borough Council and Thames Valley police enacted three closure orders on properties in Wokingham Borough over the last two weeks after investigations found they were being used for criminal behaviour.