 Hundreds back call for fairer council funding
Over 1,300 residents have backed our calls for a better future funding system for councils.
We're getting closer to the Government making its final decision on the vital issue of how much money local councils will receive for the next three years – and we need you to support our calls for protection against significant real-term cuts.
We would be one of many councils facing very significant financial challenges, with an effective loss of real-term funding that would hit local services.
Our call is for a minimum basic annual increase of four per cent per year to provide a safety net for all councils that would help us protect existing services.
The best way to imagine the potential impact is to think about £50 million of your Council Tax effectively being taken away for use elsewhere.
We are working with other councils and MPs to put our case to the Government need residents to give their support and help us show the strength of local feeling.
If you support a minimum funding increase to protect vital services in top tier councils (those who are responsible for adults and children’s social care), we just want your agreement that you support our case.
 20mph limit proposed for new cycle route
It will connect Woodley precinct to Palmer Park via Woodlands Avenue, Church Road, Palmerstone Road and Culver Lane.
We've sought your views with several rounds of consultation and made changes to reflect concerns that were raised.
To make sure it's as safe as possible, we're moving to reduce the speed limit on two sections from 30mph to 20mph.
We're now consulting on the 20mph limit in line with our policies on speed limit changes. You can respond to the proposal on our Engage Wokingham Borough page until 20 October.
We're expecting to start work in January and finish in October next year.
We'll be building in phases, and we'll confirm programme dates and any traffic controls that might be needed nearer the time.
Final round of Household Support Fund now open
The next phase of the Household Support Fund is now live and will run until March 2026.
We're working with the Hardship Alliance, a partnership of local charities, to distribute the fund, which offers financial support to residents most in need.
This round focuses on helping people move towards longer-term stability. Support will be targeted at those facing financial hardship.
Eligible residents may be contracted directly by one of the charities to discuss their situation and create a tailored support plan.
To qualify, you must meet one or more criteria, such as receiving benefits, being in receipt of pension credits, facing debt or arrears, or having used other support services recently.
 How do you get to work?
If you live or work in Wokingham Borough, we’d like to hear about your commute to work.
How do you get to work typically? Where do you commute to, and from? What might encourage you to change your habits and potentially travel to work more sustainably? We’d like you to tell us in our annual survey.
Your answers will help us identify where we could improve the borough’s transport network – so that it’s easier for you to get to work.
The survey is open until 21 October. After taking it, you can enter a prize draw and be in with a chance of winning one of three £100 Love2shop vouchers.
 Hear from people behind Wokingham's businesses
The town centre in Wokingham has undergone significant redevelopment, combining historic features with modern retail and hospitality venues.
We’ve been talking to some of the local traders to find out more about them.
The town serves as a local hub for shopping, dining and community events – while retaining its historic market feel going back centuries.
The regenerated areas of Elms Walk and Peach Place have attracted a mix of independent retailers, cafés and restaurants alongside long-established businesses.
Meet the people and hear the stories behind these businesses:
The town centre hosts regular markets, seasonal events and outdoor performances, contributing to its role as a local hub.
These are part of a series of case studies looking at the traders and stories behind our high streets, with more to discover about Woodley and Twyford.
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