Wokingham Borough Connect
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Following on from previous success, Active Movement will be supporting an additional eight primary schools to walk, cycle and enjoy all kinds of physical movement this school year.
Those that took part last time reported levels of activity increased across the school, with more participation in other sports as well.
From 31 October to 25 November this year, children from participating schools will take part in the programme’s Active Journey campaign, which aims to reduce the amount of time spent in cars, with activities including a walking bingo challenge.
Every child will receive a bingo card and each time they complete one of the active journeys featured, they can cross it off. Once they have completed all nine, they hand it into their school to be entered into a prize draw, which features a scooter and lots of other great rewards.
The Active Journey campaign is supported by our public health team in partnership with My Journey Wokingham. This is a borough-wide sustainable travel campaign that helps and inspires residents, employees and students of all ages to travel actively.
It is hoped this will result in reduced air pollution across the borough, especially outside schools when there is increased traffic for drop-offs and collections, while helping us honour our pledge to do all it can to address the climate emergency.
By encouraging active travel and seeking to provide more amenities like crossings or cycleways over the coming years, we hope to address inequality by offering access to more affordable ways of getting around.
 Driving in wet weather
Driving in wet weather can be hazardous, with nine out of ten weather-related deaths and serious injuries on the roads taking place in the rain.
We've gathered some advice from the Highway Code and the Met Office to help you be better prepared for those soggy journeys.
Be prepared
- Stopping distances will be at least double than on dry roads as your tyres have less grip on the road
- If you can, choose main roads, where you are less likely to be exposed to fallen branches and debris and flooding
- If heavy downpours are expected, avoid starting your journey until it clears
Visibility
- Keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will increase your ability to see and plan ahead
- Be aware that the rain and spray from vehicles may make it difficult to see and be seen
- Even moderate rain can reduce your ability to see and be seen. A good rule of thumb is ‘if it’s time for your wipers, it’s time to slow down'
- Use dipped headlights if visibility is seriously reduced
- Keep your eyes peeled on the road at all times as spray from other vehicles can suddenly reduce your visibility. Remember it affects others too, so anticipate their actions and be prepared
In an emergency
- If the steering becomes unresponsive, it probably means that water is preventing the tyres from gripping the road. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually
Flooding
- If the road is flooded, turn around and find another route. The number one cause of death during flooding is driving through flood water, safest advice is turn around, don't drown.
- Although water may seem shallow, just 12 inches (30cm) of moving water can float your car, potentially taking it to deeper water from which you may need rescuing
- Flood water contains hidden hazards which can damage your car, and just an egg-cupful of water sucked into your car's engine will lead to severe damage
- Avoid walking through floodwater, even shallow moving water can knock you off your feet
- Keep children and pets away from flood water - it contains hidden dangers such as heavy debris, sharp objects, open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals
- You can sign up for free flood warnings
 Pupils ideas take root
Pupils from Class 6CB at Gorse Ride Junior School got a surprise visit from Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Caroline Smith and representatives from Wates Residential, to announce they had won a competition to name new local roads.
The new roads will form part of the regeneration of Gorse Ride in Finchampstead, with local schools challenged to submit ideas for themes that linked to the local area, its landmarks or concepts which were important to young people such as climate emergency.
A community panel shortlisted the ideas down to three and local residents of Gorse Ride were invited to vote for their favourite theme. The theme ‘Flowers’ proved the most popular choice, receiving 57 per cent of the vote.
The theme ‘Flowers’ included ideas such as buttercup, sunflower, iris and foxglove, and now the theme has been chosen we will start the process of discussing the ideas with Royal Mail before agreeing a final list of road and apartment names.
 Upcoming roadworks
Earley
Multi-way lights – Wilderness Road
These lights will be in place at the junction of Whiteknights Road, from 31 October to 2 November 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out changing of lanterns on streetlights. https://one.network/?GB131003786
Road Closure – A3290 eastbound
The closure will be on A3290 eastbound from 2 to 3 November, 8pm to 6am. This is to carry out bridge inspections and resurfacing and lining works.
https://one.network/?GB131327507
Road Closure – A3290 westbound
The closure will be on A3290 westbound from 3 to 4 November, 8pm to 6am. This is to carry out bridge inspections and resurfacing and lining Works.
https://one.network/?GB131327525
Multi-way lights – Rushey Way
These lights will be in place between its junction with Beeston Way and Beech Lane from 28 October to 2 December. This is to allow CityFibre to install duct and build associated chambers and cabinets for fibre optic cable installation. https://one.network/?GB131471738
Multi-way lights – Lower Earley Way
These lights will be in place at its junction with Meldreth Way, from 31 October to 2 November 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out changing of lanterns on streetlights. https://one.network/?GB131004827
Sonning
2-way lights – Thames Street, Sonning
The lights will be in place near High Street on 30 October, 10am to 4pm. This is to allow Thames Water to carry out remedial works in footway.
https://one.network/?GB131436315
Shinfield
2-way lights – B3270 Whitley Wood Lane
The lights will be in place heading South towards Junction 11 from 28 October to 29 November. This is to allow UK Power Distribution to install duct and HV cables. https://one.network/?GB131048386
Twyford
Multi-way lights – London Road
These lights will be in place at its junction with Northbury Avenue, on 4 November 9.30am to 3.30pm. This is to allow Thames Water to carry out sewage cleaning. https://one.network/?GB131255392
Wokingham
Multi-way lights – Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham
These lights will be in place between Honey Hill and Old Wokingham Road, from 31 October to 2 November, 9.30am - 4pm. This is to allow CityFibre to install a bollard. https://one.network/?GB131312260
Two-way lights – Old Wokingham Road
The lights will be in place between Honey Hill and Old Wokingham Road, from 31 October to 2 November 9.30am to 4pm. This is to allow CityFibre to install a bollard. https://one.network/?GB131312260
Multi-way lights – Finchampstead Road
These lights will be in place between its junction with Tangley Drive on 3 November 9.30am - 4pm. This is to allow Virgin Media to carry out clear blockage in the carriageway. https://one.network/?GB131458843
Woodley
Multi-way lights – Mohawk Way
These lights will be in place between its junction with Miles Way and Colesmansmoor Lane from 31 October to 2 November, 9.30am to 4pm. This is to carry out changing of lanterns on streetlights. https://one.network/?GB131002505
Road Closure – A329M Bracknell direction on from Bader Way
The slip road will be closed from 31 October to 2 November, 8pm to 6am. This is to carry out patching works. https://one.network/?GB131409146
2-way lights – Loddon Bridge Road
The lights will be in place between its junction of Colesmanmoor Road and The Ridgeway from 31 October to 4 November. This is to allow Thames Water to carry out new connections. https://one.network/?GB131128777
Keeping up to date
- For planned and emergency roadworks, follow our Twitter and Facebook pages
- To find out about roadworks near you, visit One.network
- For active and sustainable travel, including events, training and resources, visit MyJourney Wokingham
- Visit our major new roads page for plans and updates
- For information on re-surfacing and reactive carriageway repairs visit our pothole and road repairs page
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You can report any issues with roads and streets online, including street lights, problems with traffic lights, potholes, damaged street furniture, problems with road markings and removal of dead animals.
- On our parking and permits page, you can find information including car parks and costs around the borough, resident parking permits, park and ride services and appealing a parking fine.
- Our transport and travel page includes information on applying for a senior citizen or disabled person's bus and train pass and local public transport information.
- The blue parking badges page has information on applying for, using, replacing and returning your blue badge.
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