We've agreed to restrict parking at various locations around the borough after you asked us to help make your roads safer. 

This will address the concerns you reported about drivers parking at junctions and bends, plus inconsiderate parking at school pick-up and drop-off times. 

The new restrictions will stop parked cars from blocking people's views or creating hazards for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. 

We're proposing a mix of double and single yellow lines, limited waiting bays, disabled parking bays and no loading zones, some with restricted parking. 

Various measures are proposed in Arborfield, Earley, Finchampstead, Shinfield, Spencers Wood, Twyford, Wargrave, Winnersh, Wokingham and Woodley. See the third page of our report for the full list. 

We consulted on these restrictions and made changes based on your comments.

Overall, there was strong support for balanced, well-enforced measures to improve safety while considering people's parking needs. 

We work with the National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) to match children in care with an independent visitor, who builds a friendship with them to become a consistent and supportive figure in their lives. 

NYAS are looking for adults of all ages who would like to make a significant difference to the life of a young person in care.  

You'll need to commit to a few hours once a month for a minimum of two years. You'll be helping young people develop new interests, skills and hobbies or take them on fun outings (all costs will be covered).  

You can email NYAS or call them on 0151 649 8700 for more information. 

Do you find everyday tasks difficult because of a physical or mental health condition? 

Ask Sara is a free website that helps you to stay safe and do things more easily at home and when you're out and about. 

Through a quick and easy assessment, you can get personalised advice and suggestions on equipment that can help with your circumstances, as well as local support services. 

The impartial advice comes directly from occupational therapists, who understand your needs. 

If you have an older type of electricity meter like a Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meter, you may need to get it upgraded.

The radio signals that help older meters to switch between peak and off‑peak rates are due to be switched off soon. 

It’s being done in phases and once it does, heating or hot water at impacted properties may stop working properly or run at the wrong times. 

Signs that you're likely to have one: 

• A separate switch box near your meter labelled ‘Radio Teleswitch’
• Electric heating or storage heaters at your property
• No gas supply in your area (common in rural locations and some flats)
• Cheaper energy at certain times (tariffs like Economy 7, Economy 10 or Total Heat Total Control) 

If you think you have an RTS meter, or you’re unsure, contact your electricity supplier now to arrange a smart meter upgrade.  

Smart meters are the only technical replacement and can deliver similar off‑peak benefits, with accurate bills and usage tracking. 

RTS meters have been reduced from 994 (Mar 2025) to 188 (Oct 2025), but remaining households need to act promptly.