http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/ Top stories for Wokingham Town Focus http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052925_parking_meter_bid_sparks_fresh_anger Parking meters limiting drivers to a half hour visit in Wokingham town centre could make £350,000 a year. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052925_parking_meter_bid_sparks_fresh_anger Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052583_traders_hope_for_busy_summer A late-night shopping event in Wokingham town centre succeeded in entertaining visitors but failed to boost traders' footfall. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052583_traders_hope_for_busy_summer Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052170_wokingham_gets_a_makeover_for_summer Traders and shoppers in Wokingham will see a cleaner town centre with some new faces this summer. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052170_wokingham_gets_a_makeover_for_summer Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052162_meters_could_spell_end_of_free_parking_in_wokingham Meters could bring an end to free parking in Wokingham - and improve footfall in the town centre. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2052162_meters_could_spell_end_of_free_parking_in_wokingham Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2051618_town_centre_revamp_more_action_needed Traders have cautiously welcomed news on the future of Wokingham town centre but still say more is needed. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2051618_town_centre_revamp_more_action_needed Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2051355_silly_idea_replacing_shute_end_offices_with_sainsburys Plans to put a supermarket where the civic offices are as part of Wokingham's regeneration have been booted. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2051355_silly_idea_replacing_shute_end_offices_with_sainsburys Mon, 25 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2049546_shops_are_close_to_being_filled Five empty town centre shops are drawing interest from national and local firms. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2049546_shops_are_close_to_being_filled Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2048862_traders_demand_action_now_to_save_wokingham Traders in Wokingham say action must be taken now to safeguard town centre businesses. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2048862_traders_demand_action_now_to_save_wokingham Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2047040_action_not_words_will_save_the_town A more attractive town centre and the battle against thousands of new homes were hot topics at a meeting of the Wokingham Society. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2047040_action_not_words_will_save_the_town Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2046076_lets_build_brand_wokingham Traders are being asked to help establish a “brand” for Wokingham to encourage the right firms to the town centre. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2046076_lets_build_brand_wokingham Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2045171_new_manager_to_captain_flagship_town_centre Wokingham's next town centre manager will need to turn the area into a flagship for the borough, according to businesses. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2045171_new_manager_to_captain_flagship_town_centre Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2042796_your_chance_to_shape_wokinghams_town_centre People in Wokingham can now give their views to help shape the future of the town centre. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2042796_your_chance_to_shape_wokinghams_town_centre Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2042156_next_stage_for_homes_plan A blueprint for Wokingham's future will go under government scrutiny following public consultation. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2042156_next_stage_for_homes_plan Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2042094_anger_after_key_society_is_shut_out_of_town_talks A decision to exclude a key town pressure group from talks to shape the future of Wokingham has been lambasted by two residents’ associations. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2042094_anger_after_key_society_is_shut_out_of_town_talks Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2039916_tempers_flare_as_town_guide_is_discussed Calls for positive thinking were made during a heated debate over a plan which will act as a blueprint for a new  Wokingham town centre. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2039916_tempers_flare_as_town_guide_is_discussed Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2039230_action_now_to_stop_the_decline__traders_call_at_vision_meeting “Short-term goals and action now” is the message from Wokingham’s traders to bring belief back in to the town. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2039230_action_now_to_stop_the_decline__traders_call_at_vision_meeting Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2039029_we_all_need_to_take_part Council chief executive Susan Law will talk about the guide at an event organised by Wokingham Chamber of Commerce this evening. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2039029_we_all_need_to_take_part Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2038975_you_are_the_key_to_solving_towns_problems_says_action_group_chief Hit teams led by volunteers could be the way to turn the vision for Wokingham into reality in the short-term while plans for regeneration are developed. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2038975_you_are_the_key_to_solving_towns_problems_says_action_group_chief Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2038852_town_blueprint_gets_council_support A guide which aims to be the blueprint for the regeneration of Wokingham town centre has been given the thumbs-up by council bosses. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2038852_town_blueprint_gets_council_support Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2038704_town_centre_nag_gets_behind_the_wokingham_vision_campaign In this Q&A, Mike Churcher, chairman of Wokingham town centre Action Group, talks about the town’s future. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2038704_town_centre_nag_gets_behind_the_wokingham_vision_campaign Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2037657_trader_puts_pen_to_paper_in_wake_of_peach_place_revamp_scheme_collapse A scheme to help Wokingham shop staff better meet the needs of disabled people is just one of a list of suggested improvements to draw customers in to the town. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2037657_trader_puts_pen_to_paper_in_wake_of_peach_place_revamp_scheme_collapse Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2037095_town_revamp_faces_delay_of_up_to_10_years The major landowner in Wokingham’s collapsed Peach Place project says taking the regeneration back to the drawing board could mean a delay of up to 10 years. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2037095_town_revamp_faces_delay_of_up_to_10_years Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2036388_this_is_our_chance_to_get_revamp_right Closing Denmark Street on Saturdays, filling empty shops and car parking prices will be discussed as Wokingham makes plans for the new attempt at regenerating its town centre. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2036388_this_is_our_chance_to_get_revamp_right Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2036385_communication_is_the_key_to_getting_it_right One of the concerns raised at the forum was communication. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2036385_communication_is_the_key_to_getting_it_right Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2036383_proactive_planning_is_the_way_forward The bid to regenerate the town has suffered in the past from the lack of a strong planning framework which had barred it from negotiating properly with developers, it was said. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2036383_proactive_planning_is_the_way_forward Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2035914_a_new_dawn_for_future_of_wokingham_town_centre Traders, townspeople and community groups are to help shape the future of Wokingham’s town centre in a new forum. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/special_features/wokingham_forum/s/2035914_a_new_dawn_for_future_of_wokingham_town_centre Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000