Wokingham Borough Connect
 Last chance -- A borough where everyone belongs
We are updating our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which aims to make Wokingham Borough a fair, safe place where everyone feels they belong.
We have spoken to communities and our workforce to identify priorities and the key areas we should focus on and used this to draft a policy, setting out what we will do for our communities and our workforce.
Have your say
We want to make sure that it reflects our diverse local communities and are asking you for feedback.
The survey closes 14 April.
 Not long left to respond to governance review
We have been seeking feedback on the community governance in Wokingham Borough to ensure our communities are represented effectively.
Through local knowledge, we’re aiming to assess, create and make changes to the arrangements for the town and parish councils that make up our borough.
This may be a change to your ward boundary or how many councillors represent your area. The consultation closes on Friday 25 April.
 Last chance -- How do you use the internet?
As you know, reliable broadband and mobile connectivity are essential for both work and everyday life.
A short survey has been launched to gather feedback on broadband, mobile coverage, online access and barriers to digital across Berkshire. Your input will help shape future improvements.
Your voice can make a real difference. Together, we can help improve digital connectivity and access for everyone.
The survey is open until 12 midnight on Wednesday 16 April.
You said, we did...
 Borough’s vision for the next decade launched
Businesses, community groups and charities gathered to launch a vision for the borough’s future this week, joined by our leaders.
The Wokingham Communities Vision 2035 sets out ambitions for the whole borough. It is the result of two years’ work by a community-led steering group of volunteers from the charity, education, businesses and local government sectors.
They have engaged widely with community groups and residents. The six ambitions set out in the vision are:
- Protecting and improving our places
- Making it easy for people to access the things they want and need
- Building and maintaining great communities
- Providing fair opportunities for everyone
- Economic success that everyone is part of
- Living happy, healthy and independent lives
Those invited to the launch were asked to make a pledge towards something they would do in their work or home life to contribute to meeting the ambitions.
The next stage for the vision will be to encourage as many residents, businesses, organisations and groups as possible to join the pledge. You can find out more on the Communities Vision website or watch the Communities Vision video.
Other chances to have your say
Consultations that are not run by Wokingham Borough Council but may be of interest to residents:
Loddon Garden Village
The University of Reading wants feedback on Loddon Garden Village, a strategic development location that could deliver at least 2,700 homes by 2040.
Your ideas and feedback will be important as the university evolves the proposals in preparation for outline planning applications, which will be submitted later this year.
Submit your comments online before Monday 21 April.
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