Author: vote4wokingham

One of the amazing things about being a Councillor is that you get invited to do things you wouldn’t otherwise get to do. For example, on Saturday morning I was asked to speak to a joint meeting of a number of Rotary Clubs in the South East. I spoke about Wokingham Borough and our journey … Continue reading Rotary International

Tonight I met, at a social distance, with a council colleague to discuss what can be done to the junction of Whitlock Avenue and London Road before there is an accident. As I am sure you all know, the Whitlock Avenue junction is now left turn only. I have seen a few delivery vans still … Continue reading London Road & Whitlock Avenue

Wokingham Borough Council is delighted to introduce the Recovery College, a new mental health service which gives local people the chance to access workshops and training sessions, designed to help them on their road to recovery.   The Recovery College provides a range of online educational courses and resources, enabling residents to gain a greater ability … Continue reading WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL INTRODUCES THE RECOVERY COLLEGE – A NEW PREVENTATIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE

Tonight, as part of our full Wokingham Borough Council meeting, I watched a presentation from John Campbell, Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police and Felicity Parker, Borough Area Commander - Thames Valley Police. Among a comprehensive and interesting report some very interesting facts and stats were shared. As a result of increased patrols there as … Continue reading Policing and Crime

With the weather getting colder there’s great news for residents as Wokingham Borough Council continues to roll out schemes to help them make their homes more energy efficient and reduce fuel bills for years to come.  The initiatives which include the Help to Heat scheme, the Green Homes Grant and the Green Homes Grant Local … Continue reading KEEPING THE BOROUGH WARM AND FIGHTING FUEL POVERTY.

Three young men with specialist care requirements are set to move into a purpose built bungalow at Gorrick Square in Wokingham. This new independent living scheme is a great example of Wokingham Borough Council and its housing companies developing homes in the borough to meet specific needs. The property has been designed with ease of use and quality of life for residents as the main focus. It is fully wheelchair accessible and features specialist … Continue reading GORRICK SQUARE BESPOKE BUNGALOW BECOMES HOME

I don’t know about you, but in my house we have been having a bit of a clear out this year. As a result we’ve been recycling a lot more and have also used a few more blue bags than normal. As a result we have run out. Fortunately Wokingham Borough Council has recognised this … Continue reading Order and collect blue bin bags and garden sacks

Applications are now open for parents applying for their child to start primary school in September 2021. These can be completed through the council’s website where parents can also find a full guide on starting infant or primary schools. This applies for children born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017. Applications must be … Continue reading PRIMARY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Wokingham Borough Council’s Conservative Group have welcomed an announcement by the Government that it will stand fully behind children and families by providing additional support this winter. The Covid Winter Grant Scheme, launched by the Conservative Government, will deliver an extra £208,703 to help those in the Borough hit hardest by the pandemic. The ring-fenced … Continue reading Extra help for vulnerable children and families in Wokingham Borough

One of the most rewarding things about being a councillor is the pleasure of seeing something you have been involved in positively impacting on the lives of residents. Last week I was invited to a home in Woosehill to meet one of the first recipients of home improvements funded from the ECO-flex and Help to … Continue reading Eco-Flex and Help to Heat scheme update