Opening hours:
Mon – Thu: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Closed 12.00 – 1.00pm each week day
Closed Saturday to Sunday
The Oakwood Centre will be open in line with Brown Bag’s opening hours:
Monday – Saturday: 08.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 09.00 – 16.00
At the Full Council meeting held on 28 September 2021, Woodley Town Councillors unanimously voted to object to Wokingham Borough Council’s (WBC) proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), which will potentially affect all four of Woodley’s borough-run car parks.
Crockhamwell Road
Lytham Road (East)
Lytham Road (West)
Headley Road
The TRO is in response to complaints of anti-social behaviour in borough-run car parks and proposes changes to operating hours to ‘all times’ and ‘Mondays to Sundays’, car park management, car park controls and car park charges.
While Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, executive member for highways at Wokingham Borough Council has stated that there will be no current changes to car park charges, Woodley Town Councillors are concerned that the proposed TRO will potentially allow WBC to introduce charges without consultation as a TRO will no longer be required.
Councillors also questioned why the TRO was required when CCTV footage should suffice.
Therefore, Woodley Town Councillors unanimously objected to the TRO for the following reasons:
Woodley Town Council will be submitting an official objection to the TRO and encourages local residents to do the same by 12thOctober.
Objections can be sent to: TM.consultations@wokingham.gov.uk.
We are delighted to be selling A History of Woodley from the Town Council offices. The book was researched and written by members of Woodley and District U3A, Reading U3A and Wokingham U3A.
Copies are available priced at £10.00 (cash only).
The book can also be bought at Woodley News in Crockhamwell Road and Fourbears bookshop in Caversham.
Many of the articles from the book can also be read on our website. Please click HERE.
Be prepared for some Halloween spookery in Woodley Town Centre on Saturday 30th October from 3pm.
There will be a competition for the best dressed witch and wizard, as well as music, a witch hunt and a painting competition.
Look out for the Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor too!
For more information, please email the Town Centre Manager Brian Fennelly tcm@woodley.gov.uk.
From Monday 1 November, recycling will no longer be collected from the old black boxes. Wokingham Borough Council and its contractor Veolia will only be collecting recycling from the sealed green waterproof recycling bags after this date.
The new waterproof recycling bags have replaced the old open black boxes so that the recycling materials will stay dry, which means that more of the materials can be recycled. The new bags should be fully sealed to keep the contents dry.
Residents using the black boxes from Monday 4 October will have a sticker placed on their boxes notifying them of the change, to ensure no one has their collection missed following a four week grace period.
Cllr Parry Batth, executive member for environment and leisure, said: “We are grateful to residents for their exceptional efforts in keeping their recyclables dry, as this has helped us recycle more and have less going to be incinerated.”
“We made the switch to the green bags for practical reasons, but we know they have been well received by our residents as well. We have heard from many residents that they really like the green waterproof bags as they are easier to use and more convenient than the black boxes.”
Residents are now able to get up to four more green recycling bags if needed. Residents can visit any of the council’s hubs during opening hours. To find collection hub locations and hours, visit WBC’s recycling webpage.
For residents who cannot collect the bags or arrange someone to collect them on their behalf, they can be ordered for delivery but please note due to the national shortage of HGV drivers, this may take over 14 days.
Repurpose: The council has heard from many residents repurposing their black boxes in unique and practical ways such as: storage for items, growing plants or vegetables, shelter for wildlife or donating to family, friends, neighbours, or anyone who wants it.
Find someone else who wants to repurpose them: Another alternative is rehoming the black boxes to people that may like more. If you haven’t found a use for yours, join the Facebook group ‘Wokingham Borough black box rehoming hub’ and connect with schools, companies, nurseries, or anyone else that may need some. This way those who want to reuse them can have access to more.
Recycle them: If residents can’t find a way to reuse or repurpose their black boxes, the re3 recycling centres are now able to recycle rigid plastic. All the materials are recycled in European and UK markets in pipelines, cars, construction and furniture materials. You can book your click & tip slot via the re3 webpage.
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