Finchampstead Parish Council

16/04/2026

Join our Team!
We’re excited to share a new opportunity to join our Parish Council team. See below and follow the link to learn more about the role and how to apply.
https://www.finchampstead-pc.gov.uk/job-opportunities

11/03/2026

Finchampstead Memorial Park New Play Area!

Finchampstead Parish Council is delighted to announce the opening of the brand-new play area at Finchampstead Memorial Park, providing an exciting and vibrant space for local children and families to enjoy.

The previous play area had served the community well for many years but had become tired and outdated. It has now been completely transformed with colourful, modern equipment offering a range of exciting play experiences for children of different ages and abilities.

The project was fully funded by Finchampstead Parish Council through Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds from local development, meaning the improvements could be delivered without using the general precept.

We’ve already received some wonderful feedback from families:

“I love the trampoline because you can jump really high.”
“Can we come back tomorrow mummy?”
“The old park was fun, but this one is way more exciting.”
“What an amazing new play park – a big thank you to the Parish Council. Our grandchildren are so excited to come over next weekend to have a swing and a climb”
“We were there twice over the weekend – a much needed and really good improvement.”

We hope local families enjoy the new play area for many years to come.

11/03/2026

Project to Improve the Old ‘War Memorial’ Junction

Finchampstead Parish Council is delighted to report that the white lining and ‘SLOW’ carriageway markings at the junction have now been refreshed by Wokingham Borough Council’s Traffic Management Team.

These works form part of the interim safety measures requested by the Parish Council while longer-term improvements to the junction continue to be developed.

A meeting between Finchampstead Parish Council and Wokingham Borough Council is scheduled for 16th March to discuss the current proposals, anticipated timelines and the next steps for progressing the scheme.

The Parish Council remains committed to progressing this matter and will continue to keep residents informed as further information becomes available.

05/03/2026

Please see below details of our Annual Parish Meeting (Annual Gathering) on 1st April 2026.

Everyone Welcome!

29/01/2026

An update from Finchampstead Parish Council on the old War Memorial Junction.

All roads in the parish are the sole legal responsibility of Wokingham Borough Council (WBC). While WBC Highways data has consistently indicated that the junction is safe and not a priority for remodelling, Finchampstead Parish Council has continued to challenge this position, including offering to fully fund suitable safety improvements that would not require large scale engineering works.

Following increasing levels of concern raised by the Parish Council, local Borough Councillors and residents, WBC has now agreed to review additional local information on recent accidents and is preparing options to discuss with the Parish Council.

When further information becomes available, it will be shared via the Parish Council website. Ultimately, responsibility for resolving this issue rests with Wokingham Borough Council.

For background information and further updates, please visit the FPC Website :

The old ‘War Memorial’ Junction is an ancient meeting place of trackways, dating back to long before the age of the car. It was never built to cope with the weight, volume and speed of modern traffic and, like very many other old road junctions, would not be built in such a fashion today. The la...

19/12/2025

Parish Office Christmas Closure:
Please note that our last working day before the Christmas break is Friday 19th December.

The Parish Office will be closed from Monday 22nd December to Friday 2nd January.
We will be back on Monday 5th January.

Happy Holidays!

24/09/2025

Join us for Remembrance Sunday Parade & Service on Sunday 9th November at Finchampstead Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome!

13/08/2025

NEW OUTDOOR GYM AT THE FBC CENTRE - OPENING SOON!!

Join us at the FBC Centre on Saturday 23rd August from 10am – noon, for a FREE introductory demonstration of the new outdoor gym.

Learn how to use the equipment safely and effectively, whatever your level of fitness.

To join our FREE session, just turn up, bring a towel, water and lots of energy!

Suitable for all ages from 11+ with a minimum height restriction of 1.4m.

04/07/2025

PARISH OFFICE PHONES ARE WORKING AGAIN

Apologies for any inconvenience.

02/07/2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY – JOIN OUR TEAM!
Finchampstead Parish Council is seeking a highly organised and reliable individual to join our small, friendly team as a Finance & Admin Assistant. This is a part-time role offering flexibility in working hours across the week, based at the Parish Council Office within the Finchampstead Baptist Centre. For more information, please follow the link below to our website.

Finance & Admin Assistant – Finchampstead Parish Council Part-time – 20 hours per week (flexible) FTE Salary: LC1 (SCP 7-12) £25,584 – £27,711 per annum (based on full time 37 hours per week) Pro Rata Salary: £13,829 – £14,978 per annum (based on 20 hours per week)