Working Together to Build a Thriving, Healthy and Creative Place
One of the greatest strengths of our area is what we can achieve when business, government and the community work together with a shared sense of purpose.
5 Mar 2026
News
Balancing budgets and keeping positive
We live in extraordinary times of financial pressure for local government. In that context, Wokingham Borough Council’s setting a balanced budget last week is a considerable achievement.
5 Mar 2026
Barkham and Arborfield
Latest news from Barkham and Arborfield - February 2026
2026 has started with a busy borough council agenda.
23 Feb 2026
From the Leader: Creating inclusive communities
Running a council necessarily involves a lot of reacting to pressures generated externally. To avoid a totally reactive approach, a clear idea of what you want to achieve is vital.
19 Jun 2025
From the Chamber: Keeping Wokingham Borough Moving
Adrian Betteridge ha joined the council executive with responsibility for active travel, transport and highways. It’s a subject close to his heart, as his first foray into local politics was campaigning to improve walking and cycling.
19 Jun 2025
WBC
From the Leader: Change and Continuity
Last week saw a Wokingham Borough Council by-election in the Maiden Erlegh and Whitegates ward. The victory of the Lib Dem Mike Smith changes the political balance on the council- the Lib Dems now have a majority of councillors.
12 Jun 2025