Residents in Shinfield headed to the polls on Thursday 11 December 2025 for parish council by-elections, with three seats on Shinfield Parish Council contested following vacancies earlier in the autumn. The polls also included a seat on Earley Town Council and were held across multiple local polling stations. Turnout and Voting Requirements Polling stations opened at 7am and closed at 10pm, with officials reminding voters that photo ID was required to cast a ballot — a change

Shinfield, Berkshire — Hundreds of residents turned out last weekend for the annual Maybank Christmas Lights switch-on in Shinfield, transforming the neighbourhood into a dazzling festive display and raising money for several local charities. The much-loved community event, hosted by residents along Maybank, featured a show-stopping lighting setup that drew families from across the parish. This year, donations were collected in support of Firefighters & Share Shinfield, all o

Shinfield Parish Council faces a key test of local engagement, with by-elections called for Grazeley Ward (1 seat) and Shinfield North Ward (2 seats) on Thursday 11 December 2025. These by-elections follow the publication of notices of casual vacancy, and the deadline for nominations passed on 14 November. The Statements of Persons Nominated were made public on 17 November. Wokingham Here’s a rundown of who is standing, and what they could mean for the Parish Council. The Can

The first football matches to be played on the new pitches at the High Copse sports ground near Shinfield took place on Saturday 8 November. As the new home of Shinfield Rangers Football Club, the inaugural matches included both boys teams and girls teams, with the club excited and impressed by the new facilities. The occasion marked the moment local sports clubs and the wider community have been eagerly awaiting since the pavilion opened its doors in January 2025. The £7 mil

Shinfield Remembrance Sunday The community of Shinfield gathered this morning at the parish war memorial on School Green to mark Remembrance Sunday and remember the sacrifices made by servicemen and women in past conflicts. A parade, assembling at 10:15 am, marched at 10:45 am from the health centre to the war memorial, with representatives of local schools, youth organisations, uniformed groups, and veterans forming in the procession. At 10:50 am the service began under beau

Last night in the village of Shinfield, police issued a formal dispersal order after responding to reports of a large, unauthorised youth party. Officers from Thames Valley Police were called at around late evening to scenes of loud music, large gatherings of young people, and alleged anti-social behaviours in Shinfield Meadows. According to local authorities, the decision to invoke a dispersal order was taken to bring the situation under control, ensure community safety and

The Natural History Museum is relocating millions of items to a new facility in Shinfield. The new research and digitisation centre in the Thames Valley Science Park is expected to be completed by 2027 and fully operational by 2031. The centre will feature cryogenic facilities for specimen preservation and will share its data and findings globally to support research on issues like climate change, food supply, and pandemics. The development is part of a masterplan with the Un

The first phase of the £1m project is expected to be finished in mid-December A £1m project to improve biodiversity and improve green spaces as part of the wider Shinfield Studios development has begun. The work near the Eastern Relief Road in Shinfield will improve walking and cycling provision around the University of Reading-owned Thames Valley Science Park. The first phase will create a new public footpath linking the Eastern Relief Road to Cutbush Lane and is expected to

Richard Chambers is running a minimum 5k everyday for 2025 Richard Chambers, a dedicated Spencers Wood resident is taking on an incredible year-long challenge — running a minimum of 5 kilometres every single day throughout 2025 — all to raise money for Hannah’s Appeal. Having supported the charity for the past eight years, Richard has now launched “365 Days of Running for Reece”, a campaign aimed at raising awareness and vital funds for children and families affected by cance

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