Wokingham Borough Connect
Welcome to the latest edition of our Business Matters bulletin.
We're changing these updates to provide you with the right information, in bundles which match your interests. This is based on feedback from our business survey earlier this year. From now on you'll get:
- Business Matters bulletin – will continue to be sent every two weeks with latest news. We’re also keen to hear your good news stories so contact us if you would like to see your story included
- Business Networks bulletin – new update to be sent once a month, listing events and networking opportunities happening in the borough for the month ahead. Contact us if you have an event and want it listed
- Project promotion – will sent on an as needed to promote business support or grant programmes are available
You can unsubscribe from any of the above at any time using the link at the bottom of this update.
Our main aim is to help support businesses across the borough and give your business the opportunity to thrive and sending updates like this, based on your feedback, help us to do this.
If you have any further ideas of what you’d like to see from us then let us know.
 Give your views on new cycling and walking plans
We are asking the business community to respond to two important travel consultations currently under way in the borough. Share these with your colleagues to shape future cycling and walking routes we invest in.
Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)
Walking and cycling are ideal modes of transport for business commuting, where this is practical.
Our aim is to improve the active travel provision within our borough supporting central Government’s ambition to make walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choices for journeys, short or long.
The LCWIP is a strategic document which analyses local travel patterns to help identify where best to invest in cycling and walking infrastructure ideally over the next 10 years.
View the plans and respond using the button below by 19 August.
Woodley Town Centre to Reading (Palmer Park) Active Travel Route
The scheme is funded through the Government’s Active Travel Fund Tranche 2 and 3.
It has been identified as a strategic connection in our emerging Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, enabling direct access to Woodley town centre whilst connecting a number of schools and leisure facilities.
Respond using the button below and view the plans in more detail. Responses must be completed by 19 August.
 Low carbon workplace grant helps local business
You can apply for a low carbon workspaces grant and help upgrade energy systems at your office.
Yes Events on the Ashville Way Industrial Estate in Wokingham were recently successful in their application for a Low Carbon Workspaces grant. It helped improve their heating and cooling systems.
The business received £5,000 and were featured recently in promotion for the scheme. It has helped them save more than £2,500 on energy bills and 4.109 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents, a measure for harmful gases released.
Paul Fisher, from the company, said: "We're always looking at ways to make our operation more energy efficient and lower our impact on the environment.
"The process was straightforward and resulted in, not only a more comfortable working space for staff, but we have reduced our carbon footprint as a company in the process."
The current round of funding takes us up to September 2022. If you want to check eligibility or find out more, email economicdevelopment@wokingham.gov.uk
 Cricket pitches for hire for your staff sports team
Do you have a work cricket team or are looking to set one up?
We have the perfect venue for hire. Cantley Park in Wokingham artificial wicket is available to hire for an evening game at £52.
If you are interested or would like any more information please email: pitch.bookings@wokingham.gov.uk
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