The "bespoke street furniture" is described by one councillor as impractical and uncomfortable.
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Wokingham Borough Council
Election results for 2019
- Elected in 2019
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- 8
- 31
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- Elected in 2019
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- 8
- 16
- +8
- Elected in 2019
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- Elected in 2019
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About this council
| Type | Unitary Authority |
|---|---|
| Seats up for election | 18 out of 54 |
| Boundary change | No |
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Inspectors find Wokingham Borough Council's child care services are still failing some children.
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Some locals fear the proposals could damage the area and affect house prices.
Read moreCouncil overspends children's budget
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Wokingham Borough Council overspent its children's services budget by more than £1.3m in 2018/19.
The figures highlight increasing demand on social care staff budgets and home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.
The department underspent on providing placements for children by £1.2m.
In February, the council promised £1.1m would be spent on recruiting more staff amid criticism from Ofsted that high staff turnover was causing instability in the workforce.
Wokingham Conservatives choose new leader
Local Democracy Reporting Service
The Conservative group at Wokingham Borough Council has elected a new leader after his predecessor lost his council seat at the local elections.
John Halsall will replace Julian McGhee Sumner, meaning he could also be elected leader of the authority when the full council meets later.
A new mayor and deputy mayor will also be appointed at the meeting, the Local Reporting Service said.
Ofsted says services for young people with special education needs in Wokingham have weak leadership.
Read moreNew Shinfield school fails to open a year on
A newly-built school in Shinfield is still empty despite plans for it to open last year, leaving some parents in the area disappointed.
Shinfield West Primary School is part of a major development, with an expected 1,200 new homes once completed.
Wokingham Borough Council has said the new housing development has not generated sufficient additional need to make the new school viable.
No borough councils change hands, but there is a swing away from the Conservatives.
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