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FROM THE CHAMBER: Tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls

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FROM THE CHAMBER: Tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls

I’m currently ward councillor for Evendons and am delighted to have recently joined the Executive on Wokingham Borough Council as lead member for Community Safety and Public Protection. This new role comes with a responsibility to ensure that everyone in our borough can live, work, and thrive without fear of harm. One area I’m particularly passionate about is tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG). I was asked to tak…See the Story

New car park charges for Aviation museum

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New car park charges for Aviation museum

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Phone fines for drivers on the rise

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Phone fines for drivers on the rise

Thames Valley Police has issued nearly £750,000 in fines to drivers who were distracted by their phones since 2023 – including more that 200 people in just the first two months of this year. New data gathered by personal injury claim company Accident Claims Advice showed the force sent out 230 FPNs (Fixed Penalty Notices) between January 1 and March 7, 2025. That works out at an average of between three and four mobile phone offences being commi…Read Article

Politicians raise concerns about e-scooter crimes in Bracknell with PCC

Politicians representing Bracknell Forest have raised concerns over e-scooter and e-bike crimes with Thames Valley’s Police and Crime Comissioner (PCC). Bracknell has seen a rise in reports of usage of e-scooters and e-bikes, prompting a crackdown on their usage by Thames Valley Police. While e-scooters are legal to own, they are illegal to use on publicly owned land. The vehicles, which can reach speeds of up to 50mph, are often used for drug d…Wokingham · Wokingham Read Article

Former Reading FC winger is guest of honour at Woodley Carnival Schools Football Tournament

Reading FC legend Glen Little was the guest of honour at the Woodley Carnival Schools Football Tournament on Friday. The winger was a key part of the Reading side that won the Championship in 2006 with a record 106 points and secured a place in the Premier League for the first time in the club’s history. Charlie Hiscox, who runs Woodley-based education business uSports, resurrected the Woodley Carnival Schools Football Tournament last year, afte…Wokingham · Wokingham Read Article

FROM THE CHAMBER: Executive Member for Planning and Enforcement

For me, things have changed significantly in the last week. I have moved from being the Executive Member for Active Travel Transport and Highways, (ATT&H) to Executive Member for Planning and Enforcement. Whether this will change the numbers of e-mails arriving in my inbox each day remains to be seen! The ATT&H team gave me excellent advice and support during my tenure, for which I would like to publicly thank them. I am sure that they will cont…Wokingham · Wokingham Read Article

Clarity sought for Crowthorne school

Councillors at Bracknell Forest have written to the government to seek a ‘clear and timely decision’ over whether a planned school for autism will still go ahead. Forest View is planned to open in Buckler’s Park, Crowthorne, but has been put ‘on hold’ by the Department for Education (DfE). The specialist school was meant to be funded through the government’s Safety Valve scheme. This delivers more specialist provision for Bracknell Forest in ret…Autism · Wokingham Read Article

Blandy & Blandy celebrates successful year

Thames Valley law firm Blandy & Blandy, which has offices in Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham, celebrated a successful year at its popular annual summer garden party last week. Partner and chair, Claire Dyer, said: “It was fantastic to welcome so many clients and professional contacts to this year’s summer garden party. “Thank you to everyone who joined us for helping to make it a hugely successful and enjoyable evening, not least our out…Wokingham · Wokingham Read Article

Henry Street Garden Centre celebrates 40 years

Street Garden Centre Celebrates 40 Years in Arborfield with a Blooming Celebration in July. Rose fans can enjoy exclusive rose nursery tours, with 20% off all rose purchases in-store. This summer marks a major milestone for the popular family-run business, and the garden centre is inviting everyone to join in their celebrations. Henry Street has been at the heart of the community for generations and boasts a rose-growing heritage stretching back…Wokingham · Wokingham Read Article

CLASP members will be Seen, Heard and Valued in June

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Hurst residents fight against plans to build homes on green field

Developers are having another try for permission to build up to 99 homes on one green field and nine on another, both in the same village. Hurst residents are used to fighting building schemes but this time they face two separate planning inquiries at almost the same time. The deadlines this month for submitting comments on the schemes are now looming. More than 200 letters were sent last year objecting to up to 99 homes on pony grazing land bet…Wokingham · Wokingham Read Article

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