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Waste collection crews are now operating across the borough under the new service
New waste collection contract now underway
The borough’s new waste and recycling collection contract with Biffa is now underway, with crews delivering collections for residents across the area each week.
In the first two weeks of the service, around 150,000 households have had their waste collected, supported by 95 crew members, 23 waste collection vehicles and eight street cleansing vehicles.
Have you spotted any of our newly-named vehicles, voted for by residents, including Binnie the Pooh, Binderella, Recyclosaurus Rex, Sweeping Beauty and Shaun the Sweep?
For most households, collection days have remained the same following the launch, unless you have been told otherwise by letter.
Collection times may vary as crews follow new, more efficient routes, so you can check your collection day on our website.
As the service beds in, bins may be collected earlier or later than usual. Please put them out the night before, or by 6.30am on collection day.
You can also use our website to report missed collections and book garden waste services.
Thank you for your patience and support as the new contract continues to settle in.
Wokingham town centre regeneration has shaped how people live, travel and spend time locally
15 years on, a more sustainable town centre
This month, we’re marking 15 years of regeneration in Wokingham town centre, celebrating the completion of a long-term plan that has transformed how the town looks, works and feels.
Sustainability has been built in from the start, shaping how people live, travel and spend time locally.
More than 200 new homes in central locations mean more people can walk to shops, services and leisure facilities, reducing the need for short car trips. Across the town centre, clear walking routes, cycle parking and electric vehicle charging make it easier to choose lower emission travel.
Green spaces like Elms Field now include meadow planting and habitats for wildlife, while energy-efficient buildings such as Carnival Hub use heat pumps and solar panels to reduce energy use.
As we mark this milestone, you can explore the full story of the regeneration and how sustainability has shaped it on our website.
Click to view the Ashenbury Park walking route
Work begins on updated Ashenbury Park footpaths
Work starts today (15 June) on updated footpaths at Ashenbury Park in Woodley.
The project will improve links between Ashenbury Park and nearby areas, including Aldermoors Local Nature Reserve, Waingels Road and Beggars Hill Road. This will help increase access through to Charvil Country Park.
A one mile (two kilometre) circular walking route will also be created, making it easier to get around the park.
The updated paths will be similar to those at Dinton Pastures, with a tarmac base and rolled gravel surface.
There will be temporary disruption while work takes place, expected to last four to six weeks. Parts of the park and car park will be closed at times, but access will be maintained where possible.
Work is planned for weekdays between 8am and 5pm, with occasional Saturdays if needed due to weather.
3G pitch at Cantley Park in Wokingham
New partnership comes in at Cantley Park
The Berks & Bucks Football Association (BBFA) will take on the day-to-day management of the buildings and grass pitches at Cantley Park in Wokingham.
The new partnership between ourselves and County Football Association will begin this month.
The park will remain open and accessible to residents as usual, with a refreshed pavilion café re-opening in time for the summer season.
BBFA will oversee the operation and development of the site, working to enhance the quality of facilities, increase participation opportunities, and ensure the park continues to meet the needs of the local community.
Cantley is home to seven grass football pitches, as well as an astroturf pitch, nine tennis courts, six changing rooms and pavilion with rooms for community hire.
The wider site, which is home to South Berkshire Hockey Club, as well as a host of other sports clubs including tennis and archery, will continue to be maintained by us. The football pitches on the site will be managed by BBFA.
Battery storage lets you use more of the electricity your solar panels generate at home
Still time to get your solar and battery offer
Switch Together is a group-buying scheme helping Wokingham Borough residents access competitive prices on solar panels and battery storage.
Last year, more than 1,300 residents across the borough registered for the scheme.
There’s still time to register and receive a personalised offer for your home.
Registration is quick, free and there’s no obligation to go ahead.
You can see the full cost and details before making a decision.
Register before 3 July.
Climate Festival highlights at Wokingham Library and Dinton Pastures
Reading Climate Festival continues this June
Reading Climate Festival is still running this month, with a range of free events taking place across the area until 20 June.
Organised by the University of Reading and local partners, the festival brings together walks, talks, workshops and activities focused on climate and the environment.
While events take place across the Reading area, there are also ways to get involved closer to home in Wokingham Borough.
Wokingham Library has a curated selection of books on climate and the environment, helping residents of all ages explore the topic further.
Our Climate and My Journey Wokingham teams were recently at Dinton Pastures, speaking with residents about saving energy at home, solar panels, active travel and local initiatives.
You can view the full programme of events on the Reading Climate Festival Eventbrite page.
A BMX stunt display drawing crowds at a cycle festival event
Thrills and stunts at summer cycle festival
A national BMX stunt team will be among the highlights at our first Wokingham Cycle Festival on Sunday, 28 June.
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