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Now local elections have taken place, we’ll be bringing this newsletter back up to twice a week. We’ll be back with you every Tuesday and Friday morning.
 How the local election unfolded
Voters went to the polls across Wokingham Borough on Thursday and the results are in. The make up of the council is now:
- Liberal Democrat - 26
- Conservative - 22
- Labour - 5
- Independent - 1
You can see full ward-by-ward results on our website, as well as results in the town council elections for Earley, Woodley and Wokingham. We also have results for Winnersh Parish Council.
 How has the cost of living crisis impacted you?
We’ve just launched a survey to find out what this winter was like for residents.
Alongside our Hardship Alliance partners we’re seeing how you are coping with the impacts of the cost of living crisis.
Your responses shape how we’ll work together to support residents across the borough. It will take about five minutes.
 Dementia Action Week next week
Dementia Friendly Wokingham and partner charities are hosting an information event next Tuesday (16 May).
Stalls will be in Peach Place in Wokingham from 10.30am to 2.30pm to mark Dementia Action Week (15 to 21 May).
There will be dementia-friendly activities and a chance to speak with representatives from local charities.
Dementia Friendly Wokingham supports people living with dementia to remain valued members of the community for as long as possible. The group runs activities across the borough and welcomes anyone with any form of dementia, as well as their carer.
For more information, or to apply for a stall, contact Jenny on 0779 548 1764 or send an email.
 Bike month has begun - time for pedal power
This year's Love to Ride Bike Month Challenge has begun.
You can register every time you ride your bike and be in with a chance of prizes. You'll even get bonus points for referring colleagues or friends to join in too.
It's suitable for all ages and ability levels, as even short rides are recognised and can earn you a place in the draw for £2,000 in cash.
Free training to help people suffering domestic abuse
Are you a professional working in the hair and beauty sector?
Hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons are safe spaces for many victims of domestic abuse, where they are at ease with a stylist they trust and can confide in.
You are in a unique position to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse in your clients.
With proper training, you can become an invaluable and influential community partner, helping to reduce the impact of domestic abuse.
We’re running a series of free virtual domestic abuse training for professionals working in the hair and beauty sector. The training covers what domestic abuse is, how to spot the signs and how to help your client.
You can book your free place at our next online session on Thursday 18 May, 6pm to 7pm. If you can’t make this, book your free place for the following session on Tuesday 4 July 6pm to 7pm.
What you might have missed
- As the days get longer and the weather hopefully stays warmer, it’s a great chance to walk through some of our beautiful countryside. Check out the walking map we created with Loddon Valley Ramblers to showcase all 238km of the borough’s footpaths, bridleways and byways
- Remember you can apply for £100 grant to help with food, energy, bills or other essential costs if you’re struggling with money due to the rising cost of living
- Check the latest vacancies on our jobs board. We’re recruiting planning interns, administrative roles, social workers and much more
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