Hurst Parish Council

04/08/2026

Another closure scheduled for Dunt Lane. This time for Openreach on 28th August.

See https://one.network/?GB150049170 for details.

29/07/2026

Notification of Urgent Road Closure - Dunt Lane, Hurst

Road Closed: Dunt Lane, Hurst between B3030 Davis Street and Little Hill Road
Dates: 29th July – 4th August 2026
Timings: 24 hrs

Please be advised that Wokingham Borough Council, as the Highway Authority, is issuing a notice under Section 14(2)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. No vehicles shall proceed along Dunt Lane, Hurst between its junctions with B3030 Davis Street and Little Hill Road during the specified period.

Alternative Route:
The alternative route for all vehicles affected by the restriction shall be via Little Hill Road, Davis Way, and B3030 Davis Street, or by this route in reverse.

Reason for Closure:
This prohibition is necessary to enable contractors from SSEN to safely carry out repairs on a faulty cable.

Access:
Access to properties or businesses within the boundary of the restriction will be maintained wherever possible.

Duration and Timings:
The restriction will commence on 29th July 2026 and continue for a period not exceeding 21 days. It will only be in effect while the required traffic signs are lawfully displayed. The works are expected to be completed by 4th August 2026.

Compliance:
The restriction will apply only during periods when traffic signs complying with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 are lawfully displayed.

If you have any questions regarding this closure, you can contact our team directly via the Highways General Enquiry form on our website. This feeds into our Customer Relations Management system, where all enquiries are logged and tracked: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/HGE.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Kind Regards,

Streetworks
Highways & Transport / Place & Growth
Wokingham Borough Council

Tel: 0118 974 6000
Website: www.wokingham.gov.uk

23/06/2026

https://www.hurstparishcouncil.gov.uk/post/public-health-warning-red-heat-health-alert

Please be informed that the UK Health Security Agency has issued a RED heat-health alert for the South East, which covers Wokingham Borough. The alert is in effect from Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 01:00am to Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 11:00pm. This means that severe impacts are expected across health....

14/05/2026

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11/05/2026

05/05/2026

The Hurst Parish Council meeting and AGM scheduled for this evening has been postponed until next Tuesday, 12th May at 7:30pm.

We apologise for the late notice.

28/04/2026

From Wokingham Borough:

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that Wokingham Borough Council as Traffic Authority proposes to make an Order under Section 14 (1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 the effect of which is to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along:

1. Hinton Road, Hurst between its junctions with A321 Ward’s Cross and B3018 Waltham Road.

The alternative route for all vehicles affected by this restriction shall be via B3018 Waltham Road, A321 Hurst Road, A321 Broadwater Lane, A321 Whistley Green and A321 Wards Cross, or by this route in reverse.
Works requiring this restriction are due to take place on 19th May 2026.

2. A321 Ward’s Cross, Hurst between its junctions with Hogmoor Lane and A321 Whistley Green.
The alternative route for all vehicles affected by this restriction shall be via A321 Whistley Green, A321 Broadwater Lane, B3030 Lodge Road, B3030 Davis Street, B3030 Robin Hood Lane, A329 Reading Road, West Old Forest Road, Toutley Road, Queens Road, A321 Twyford Road and A321 Wokingham Road, or by this route in reverse.
Works requiring this restriction are due to take place on 19th May 2026 during the hours of 09.30 and 16.00.

Please note only one closure will take place at a time.

The reason for these prohibitions is to allow BT contractors to undertake pole replacement and associated works in safety.
Access for residents and businesses within the boundaries of these restrictions will be maintained at all times.

16/04/2026

We have some space available at the Tape Lane allotments. The areas have been in regular use and are ready to use.

If you are interested please contact the Parish Clerk:
[email protected] 0118 979 8914