Cllr Parry Batth ( lead member for the environment) wants to thank Wokingham Borough residents for making the most of our bottle banks.

Between April and June this year we recycled almost 350 tonnes more glass than in the same months in 2019.

Proposals to replace black boxes with sealable waterproof bags for recycling in Wokingham Borough have taken the next step forward.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to tackling racism. Earlier this summer the council launched a survey in order to better understand experiences of black and minority ethnic people across the borough.

The waterproof sacks were found to be the most practical and effective option for keeping paper and card dry, while minimising cost and providing best-value for residents and retaining weekly collections.

"Residents will share my excitement as we edge closer to the opening of our new state-of-the-art activity centre! 

Fantastic news that most of the Wokingham Borough Council's Leisure Centres have re-opened today! 

Loddon Valley Leisure Centre
St Crispins Leisure Centre
Arborfield Green Leisure Centre 
Ryeish Green Sports Hub

Great news that  Wokingham Borough libraries will begin to reopen from today, starting with Wokingham and Woodley.

Cllr Parry Batth Executive Member for Environment will be asking the Executive on Thursday evening to replace black boxes with weighted, water-proof sacks for its kerbside recycling collection to help keep paper and card dry. Changes in the world market for recycled material have meant that wet p

The Conservative led Wokingham Borough Council plan to implement waterproof hessian bags because:

Cllr Parry Batth says: We can’t wait to welcome you back. Our leisure centres are key to ensuring our residents stay fit and active. We know that being physically fit and healthy also has a positive impact on our mental wellbeing."