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Wokingham · WokinghamA new sports pavilion at High Copse, off Hyde End Lane near Shinfield, is taking shape. It’s being built, along with sports pitches, by the University of Reading as part of their legal obligations to serve new housing in the area. Wokingham Borough Council gave full planning permission last November, and it’ll be managed by Shinfield Parish Council once completed. This follows consultation with residents, and the introduction of measures to offs…See the Story
Shinfield pavilion taking shape
Wokingham · WokinghamThe first residents have moved into their new homes at Bovis Homes’ Buckler’s Park in Crowthorne. The house builder has completed construction of four properties at the development, with a further two due next month which is part of a wider new neighbourhood on the former Transport Research Laboratory site off Nine Mile Ride. Bovis Homes is building 85 two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom properties, as well as providing public open space and a …See the Story
First residents at Buckler’s Park
Wokingham · WokinghamWokingham Borough Council has revealed it needs to make savings of approximately £20 million over the course of the next three years. A report to last week’s executive committee noted how it continues to face severe financial challenges as a result of reductions to public sector funding and growing pressures in providing its statutory services. The report said: “It is estimated that Wokingham Borough Council will be required to make budget redu…See the Story
£20m savings sought by WBC
Education · WokinghamTHE UNIVERSITY of Reading held a series of events working with schools across Berkshire last month as part of its outreach programmes. On June 18, the university held its Unlocking History for All event, which saw around 100 young people from schools around the borough attend. Participants took part in sessions examining artefacts and in workshops examining topics such as migration in the early modern world, analysis of primary materials, and wo…See the Story
University of Reading fosters further education in school students with summer programmes
Wokingham · WokinghamA housebuilder proved to be in tune with a Crowthorne school by donating £500 to help fund a silent disco at its summer fair. Vistry Group, which is building 85 new properties under its Bovis Homes brand at Buckler’s Park, off Nine Mile Ride in the village, made the contribution towards the event at Crowthorne CofE Primary School. The Friends of Crowthorne PTA at C of E Primary School organised the fair, which was held on the school fields. The …See the Story
Housebuilder in tune with school
Wokingham · WokinghamMore than 1,000 residents of Wokingham Borough have expressed an interest in installing solar panels in recent months. Since Wokingham Borough Council launched its Solar Together initiative in June, some 1,300 people throughout the borough have signed up – the highest figure in Berkshire. . Solar Together provides homeowners and small-medium business owners with the chance to install solar panels and battery storage through a group-buying schem…See the Story
Solar initiative proves popular
Wokingham · WokinghamWokingham-based marketing firm Beacon Agency has announced two new team members, Elinor Carter and Molly Phillips. The strategic appointments come at a pivotal moment for the award-winning agency, as it bolsters its content team to service international home and tech clients including Natuzzi, Ring and Home Hero. Molly Phillips joins as graphic designer, bringing with her seven years of industry experience. With a BA (Hons) in Graphic Communicat…See the Story
New hires for Beacon
Wokingham · WokinghamBlandy & Blandy has again been named as a top tier firm for ‘Private Wealth Law’ in the newly published 2024 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. Chambers has dedicated more than 25 years to researching and ranking the world’s best lawyers. The HNW Guide rankings, published annually, are based on extensive independent research involving clients, law firms and other professional services firms. Blandy & Blandy is one of only two firms…See the Story