A level students celebrate above average marks
Overall 81 per cent of students have achieved grade A* to C compared to a national average of 77.7 per cent. An amazing 31.1 per cent of students achieved grades A* and A.
The majority of grades were a pass with 98.4 per cent achieving a grade A* to E, slightly higher than the national average of 97.4 per cent, of which 58.9 per cent of which were grade A* to B compared to 55 per cent nationally.
T level students, apprenticeships and those on other post-GCSE courses also received their results this week – while many BTEC students have already got their results.
Elevate Wokingham is holding drop-in advice sessions offering careers support at Wokingham Library on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August from 9.30am to 4pm, for anyone needing extra guidance.
 Have your say on residents' parking permit scheme
We’re reviewing the residents’ parking permit scheme to make it easier for people to park near their homes and to better manage street parking in high-demand areas.
The current scheme has been in place since 2017. We’ve proposed updates to the scheme and its policy and we want to hear what you think.
The consultation is open for six weeks and closes on Sunday 28 September. We’ve created a short survey to capture your views and it’s open to everyone, especially those who may be affected by the changes.
 Overnight road works in Wokingham
The road will be closed at the southern approach to the roundabout on Finchampstead Road, in addition to the eastern end of Molly Millars Lane, which is already closed for the ongoing work.
The work will start at 8pm on Tuesday 26 August, running until 6am the following morning. There will then be a further closure the following night (Wednesday 27 August) during the same hours, with diversions in place.
This must be completed overnight as it involves working on a live carriageway, as well as temporarily blocking access to businesses.
The overnight work will join the existing road to part of the new roundabout and will help us move to the next phase of the project. The next phase earmarked for Monday 8 September.
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 Refer a friend to the community lottery
Jennifer Rodenhurst did just that and has become our first winner!
She won a £200 Amazon gift card and said: “I was pleasantly surprised and plan to buy something for the garden.”
When you refer a friend, you both get a free entry into the exclusive referral draw.
Wokingham Borough Community Lottery runs weekly and raises money for good causes in the borough.
Tickets cost £1 a week with at least 50p going to a fantastic, local good cause of your choice.
The next draw is on Saturday 16 August. Match all six numbers and you could win £25,000.
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