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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

A cartoon graph showing various recyclable objects like tins, plastic bottles, a banana and so on getting larger, symbolising a growth in recycling across Wokingham Borough

Recycling on the up - but we can do even better

More waste than ever is being recycled in Wokingham Borough, but a study shows some blue rubbish bags still contain a high amount of recyclable materials

12 January 2024

Photo of Jill Bissell riding a bike around an obstacle course in a sports hall as little children watch and learn

National award for committed cycle trainer who rode the extra mile

An instructor who retired from the council after 15 years' service has been honoured for radically improving the borough's cycle training

4 January 2024

Changes approved for parliamentary constituencies and ward boundaries

Some residents will be voting in a different ward to the one in which they last cast their vote

4 January 2024

An older couple walk together hand in hand along a pavement in a town centre on a bright, sunny day

Help us keep you moving safely for years to come

A new draft Local Transport Plan for the borough proposes a greener, healthier and safer network - and residents can give their views until 23 February

3 January 2024

White board from the Front Door workshop

Working with residents to improve access to our services

We're using residents real life experiences to help improve how people can access adult care

29 December 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