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 Matthewsgreen primary school opening delayed
The opening of the new primary school in Matthewsgreen, Wokingham, will be moved back due to delays and continuing risks caused by Covid-19.
The pandemic has delayed many construction programmes across the country, including this school and the new homes it has been built to serve. Despite the best endeavours of all involved the completion of the school has been delayed until after the start of the new school year in September.
Opening the new school in 2021 in these circumstances would create a range of risks to children and their education that the council sees as unacceptable. The council and The Keys Academy Trust, which will be running the school, have reviewed the risks around opening in 2021 and have agreed that opening should be deferred until 2022.
There will be no impact on places in local schools for children living in the area, with places available at other well-established schools which are within close proximity. You can read more on our news site.
 Greenways consultation
We are currently working on a Greenways project to add to the existing network of paths to create a sustainable alternative way to get around the borough.
Phase one called 'California Way' was completed this year and connects the new development in Arborfield with the Finchampstead Baptist Centre via California Country Park.
We now want to hear from you about the next stage of the project, which will create a new greenway route through Woosehill Meadows from A329 Reading Road to Heron Road.
Further information is available on our website.
Send your feedback by email to greenways@wokingham.gov.uk by 19 April to help shape the final decisions on the route and detailed design.
 New roundabout on Reading Road
As part of the new Winnersh Relief Road project, Reading Road traffic will be diverted through the new roundabout at Woodward Close from Wednesday 31 March 2021.
To facilitate this switchover overnight closures will be in place between Sadler's Lane and Winnersh Grove, between 8pm and 6am Tuesday 30 March to Thursday 1 April 2021. Access will be maintained for residents.
From 31 March the existing right turn from Reading Road into Woodward Close will no longer be possible. The right turn out of Woodward Close onto Reading Road will still be permitted.
Once complete, the second phase of the Winnersh Relief Road will connect Reading Road to King Street Lane. Read more about the project on our major new roads webpage.
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