Frequently Asked Questions

 
Q:  Who is our Local MP?
A:  The Local MP for this area is Andrew MacKay.
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
Tel: 0207 219 2989
Fax: 0207 219 4123
 
 
OR
Constituency Office
10 Milbanke Court
Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RP
Tel: 01344 868286
Fax: 01344 868894
 
  
Q:  Can I speak at a Parish Council Meeting ?
A:  Yes.  There is a formal public question time prior to Council Meetings and you may be allowed to speak at the Chairman's discretion.
 
If you have an issue that is pressing that you wish the Council to consider then, in the first instance, write to the Council. If your issue can wait then you have an opportunity to put your questions or comments to the Council at the Annual Parish Meeting. Another approach you may take is to ask any Councillor to take the matter up on your behalf.
  
 
Q:  Can I write to the Council ?
A:   You may write to the Council Offices or you may write to an individual Councillor.
  
Q:  Who are our Borough Councillors?
A:   They are as follows:
 
 
Cllr Pauline Helliar-Symons, 17 Eagle Close, Crowthorne, RG45 6TP Tel 01344 774909
Cllr Perry Lewis, 4 St Andrews Close, Crowthorne, RG45 6UP Tel 0776 893 4858
Cllr Angus Ross, 3 Barkham Manor, Barkham, Wokingham RG41 4DQ Tel 07944 877 806
 
The Borough Councillors hold a monthly surgery on the second Saturday of each month at the Howard Palmer Room, St Sebastian's Memorial Hall, Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham RG40 3BA between 10.00am and noon.
 
Q:  How do I contact Wokingham Borough Council ?
A:   0118 974 6000
 
Q:  How do I benefit from recycling
A:  There are a number of benefits of recycling,
 
  • saves you money
  • conserves natural resources
  • saves energy
  • saves landfill space
  • protects the environment
It is up to you to buy recycled products and 'close the loop'. This will boost markets for recycled products, making recycling more worthwhile and economically viable.
 
Q:  Where are the recycling sites in Wokingham Without Parish?
A:  Pinewood Centre, Old Wokingham Road
     St Sebastians Memorial Hall, Honey Hill
 
     Additional Green Recycling Sacks for Garden Waste are available from the Parish  
     Office.
 
 
Q:  How many residents are there in Wokingham Without Parish?
A:   8,097 (2001 census)
 
  
Q:  What are school term dates for this year and next?
A:  Term Dates are as follows:   
 
Autumn Term     03/09/08
Half Term             27/10/08 - 31/10/08
End of Term         19/12/08
 
2009
Spring Term        06/01/09 
Half Term              16/02/09 - 20/02/09
End of Term          03/04/09
 
Summer Term     20/04/09
Half Term              25/04/09 - 29/05/09
End of Term          21/07/09
 

Tel: 0118 974 6000 :: Fax:0118 978 9078 :: Email: wokinghamdc@wokingham.gov.uk
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