Winnersh Parish Council

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, EARLEY, SINDLESHAM AND HURST)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) ORDER 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that Wokingham Borough Council as Traffic Authority proposes to make an Order under Section 14 (1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 the effect of which is prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along:
1. Mill Lane, Earley and Sindlesham between its junctions with B3270 Lower Earley Way and B3030 Mole Road.
The alternative route for all vehicles affected by this restriction shall be via B3270 Lower Earley Way North, Hatch Farm Way, B3030 King Street Lane and B3030 Mole Road or by this route in reverse.

Works requiring these restrictions will take place when appropriate permits are in place.
The reason for these prohibitions is to allow Wokingham Borough Council contractors to undertake annual routine bridge maintenance work in safety.
Access for residents and businesses within the boundaries of these restrictions will be maintained at all times.
The restriction imposed by the Order shall only apply during those periods when traffic signs complying with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 are lawfully displayed.
The restrictions contained in the Order shall come into operation on the 23rd September 2024 and shall continue in force for a period not exceeding 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Dated this 5th September 2024

New stores come to Wokingham town centre

A new bubble tea store has opened in Wokingham and a new childrenswear store is also on its way.
Mooboo Bubble Tea has opened in Denmark Street, with a grand opening with special offers next weekend (6 to 8 September). It has more than 20 stores across the south, having been founded in London in 2012.
Baby and childrenswear independent Pops and Flo has also announced it will be coming to Denmark Street later this autumn. They offer a range of clothing for babies and children, from newborns to six years old.

Upcoming roadworks
Winnersh/Hurst
Road closure - Robin Hood Lane and Davis Street
We'll be carrying out carriageway investigation works on Robin Hood Lane and Davis Street from 2 to 14 September between 8pm and 6am between Bluebell Meadow and the entrance to Dinton Pastures.
https://one.network/?GB139068350

A329(M) overnight closures for resurfacing
The A329(M) will be have some overnight closures over the next couple of weeks for resurfacing to be carried out.
From 9 to 12 September the road will be closed Bracknell bound between 8pm and 6am, from Winnersh Triangle to Coppid Beech.
From 12 to 14 September, the road will be closed Reading bound between 8pm and 6am, from Coppid Beech to Winnersh Triangle.

Arbor Lane, Winnersh - SGN Works
The planned closure of Arbor Lane, Winnersh which was due to start on 2 September is no longer needed as works are being done in the grass verge. There may still be temporary traffic lights during this time but the road will remain open.

Say goodbye to boring bottle bank trips! 🏢🏠 Whether it's your business, house, or residential tower block - we’ve got you covered. Just book it, and we’ll collect it. 🍾✨ 🚛📦

Visit our website to download the latest edition of Winnersh Parish Council's Winnersh Matters E-Newsletter.

www.winnersh.gov.uk/newsletter

Find out more about news from Winnersh and Sindlesham as well as information about Speedwatch, the allotment site, a successful Winnersh Summer Fete and much more!

Stallholders wanted for the Winnersh Parish Council Christmas Craft and Gift Market on Saturday 30th November.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Great news! Following a successful Saturday-only trial, Winnersh Triangle park and ride 500 is returning on Monday 19 August running up to every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday.

For more information visit Reading Buses website: https://www.reading-buses.co.uk/winnersh-park-and-ride-returning

To find out which waste collection you are due go to https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/rubbish-and-recycling/waste-collection/find-your-bin-collection-day and enter your postcode

The Adult Education Team have a number of fantastic courses coming up over the next few weeks. There are opportunities to improve your digital skills, employability skills and maths skills to.
Course details are below. Learners can enrol by either clicking on the course links, or they can contact the team at [email protected] or call 01189 743797. Details about eligibility criteria and all courses that WBC run are also available on the website www.webenrol.com/wokingham.

Introducing the Places Leisure Big Sister Project!

Places Leisure are excited to launch their Big Sister initiative with Women in Sport, which empowers girls aged 9-15 to stay active and engaged in sport & physical activity throughout puberty – a time where many girls typically fall out of love with exercise.
As part of this initiative, girls aged 9-15 can access free and discounted memberships at Places Leisure facilities in Wokingham, which offer access to gym, swimming, weekly 'We Move’ classes specifically for girls, and the Places Leisure Virtual Studio.
For more information, visit: https://www.placesleisure.org/big-sister-project/

Launchpad are looking for dynamic duos to set themselves the goal of walking 100 miles in the 31 days of October – and asking friends and family to sponsor them to help people facing housing crisis in Reading.

⌛ Waste collections are changing in less than two weeks' time - and now you can check your rubbish and recycling collection weeks!

👉 Visit https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/rubbish-and-recycling/waste-collection/see-your-new-bin-collection-dates for more.

♻️ You're keeping your usual collection day - but some households have rubbish collected in the week of 12 August and recycling the week after, while for others it's recycling first and then rubbish.

📬 You should also get a leaflet in the post with a calendar explaining this. Keep it somewhere safe so you can keep track of what to put out each week!

Following a successful trial WBC is excited to announce that it is expanding services from Winnersh Park & Ride.

Weekday services are now being re-introduced and the Saturday service is increasing frequency, thanks to funding from the Department for Transport (DfT).

From 19 August, the 500 Winnersh Park and Ride will operate four buses an hour on weekdays and Saturdays, making it easier to get to and from Reading town centre.
WBC is committed to making bus services more attractive, in partnership with local operators, as outlined in its Bus Service Improvement Plan.

Like with all bus services, the 500's viability relies on people using it - so please consider this healthier and more environmentally friendly option if you can.

An affordable journey for everyone - fares are:
• Over 18: £2 per journey, £4 return
• 18 and under: £1.50 each way, £2.80 return
• Family group fare up to three adults and two children: £8 (includes parking)

A £1 parking charge applies to all vehicles parked per day for the park & ride.

Winnersh Parish Council are looking for stallholders for our Christmas Craft and Gift Market on Saturday 30th November.

For more information or to book a place email [email protected] or call 01189780244.

👀 Keep an eye out for your NEW leaflet explaining how your waste collections will work from Monday, 12 August!

🏠 It's hitting doorsteps now and will reach everyone soon, as we continue to deliver wheeled rubbish bins to households.

🚚 We expect to get a bin to everyone by the end of the month, so don't worry if we haven't reached you yet.

♻️ Your collection day won't change, but some households will start with a rubbish collection week while others will start with recycling.

As part of its continued effort to improve its parks, Wokingham Borough Council is planning to enhance California Country Park in Finchampstead, and want to hear your views on its proposals.
https://engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/california-country-park-improvements

How safe do you feel in Winnersh?

Complete the Wokingham Borough Council survey and also be in with a chance of winning a £100 voucher!

https://engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/annual-community-safety-survey-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2ILQZETrEHPtyS5MGADcx50qhAk9Zo98UGLPjuQl2hu_JokRw9UFRck4E_aem_a9NJ_yM3BFxSitm4HAxNnQ

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📢Did you know we run a Youth Club in Winnersh for 8 -12 Year Olds?

The Youth Session is funded by Winnersh Parish Council

Details:

📅Wednesdays Weekly (Term Time Only)
🕑5:30pm - 7pm
🗺️Rainbow Park Community Centre in Winnersh
💰50p

Please contact Leah on ✉️[email protected] to register.

Winnersh Parish Council is looking for stallholders for our gift and craft market on Saturday 30th November 2024.

For more information contact [email protected] or call 01189780244.

Arbor Lane closure notice

☀️ HOT WEATHER WARNING ☀️

It's 🥩BBQ🥩 season - and you know what that means - more bottles to recycle! Contact today to book your first glass collection in Wokingham! Our ratings speak for themselves, like Harry here who is delighted he no longer needs to think about trips to the bottle bank (particularly after a big BBQ weekend!)

OOh look! Summer classes now available to book for babies and toddlers/pre schoolers. Older siblings also welcome to join in the fun. 5 dates available to choose from in Lower Earley & Winnersh.
Loads of musical fun, parachutes, bubbles, shaking pom poms more as you sing and dance along to loads of summer hits. Book via this link to reserve your space
https://music-with-mummy-lower-earley.classforkids.io/

Thumbs up for Winnersh fete Hundreds of people descended on Winnersh last Saturday for the annual summer fete, despite the inclement weather.Entertainment was provided by

RECYCLING ON THE UP IN BOROUGH – BUT WE CAN DO EVEN BETTER

Residents in Wokingham Borough are recycling more of their waste than ever, according to the latest figures – but there’s still room for improvement as the council gears up to change most households’ kerbside collections this summer.

The borough’s recycling rate has increased to 57 per cent, meaning well under half (43 per cent) of all domestic waste is now burned for energy or sent to landfill as general rubbish. Last year’s recycling rate was 54 per cent, while almost a decade ago it stood at 34 per cent.

From August, rubbish will be collected fortnightly from a 180-litre black wheeled bin. Recycling will also be collected fortnightly, on weeks when rubbish isn't collected, from the existing reusable green bags.

However, food waste collections are staying weekly - and residents should use these as much as they can, as the biggest share of recyclable material found in the blue bag sample was food waste.

https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/news/2024/recycling-we-can-do-even-better