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Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Woodley, Wokingham A PUBLIC pool has finally opened to the public in time for the heatwave and face coverings must be worn. Woodford Park Leisure Centre in Woodley, Wokingham, opened its doors so families can take a dip to cool down. The site will be open from 11am to 6pm and there is no need to book in advance. Woodley Town Council said visitor numbers will not be managed but people are encouraged to wear a face mask when entering the facility. A tweet from the council said: We are mindful that Covid-19 cases are high and rising, and to remain cautious we ask users of our facilities to continue to wear a face covering in communal areas, respect social distancing measures and sanitise their hands to protect themselves, others and staff.
One of the potential designs for the play area. Pic: Woodley Town Council Woodley Town Council has secured £200,000 to be spent on a new play area in Woodford Park. The funds were donated to the council through the Wokingham Borough Council, via Section 106 Developers monies, specifically for the creation of a new play area in Woodford Park. This has led to a number of different designs being drawn up by experts, of which have been shortlisted to three options. Now, the council is asking residents for their thoughts and opinions, hosting a consultation period until August 2021. A spokesman for Woodley Town Council said: “This exciting project gives us an opportunity to deliver a fantastic new play space for residents and visitors and we want your views and comments on the designs we have received.
There will be eight fresh faces on Wokingham Borough Council following the Local Elections this year. That’s because seven councillors elected in 2016 chose not to run for another term this year, and one incumbent councillor was defeated in the election. In Wokinghan Borough, councillors are elected for four year terms. However, because elections were postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic, those councillors elected in 2016 got to serve another year. Here is a look at the eight fresh faces that will be taking up places on the council.
Philip Cunnington, Conservative councillor for Norreys ward Philip Cunnington was the first of the new councillors that were announced at the election count on Saturday, May 8.