Charvil Parish Council
Welcome to Charvil!
Welcome to the website of Charvil Parish Council. This website has been designed with the aim of helping everyone get the most out of our village.
Here you can learn about Charvil and its beautiful surroundings, including local walks, features of historical interest, access to country parks and the lakes. You can also keep updated about the various initiatives and activities that the Parish Council supports including tree planting, the annual litter pick, occasional social events and much more.
You will also find information about local community groups and services active in the village, ranging from events such as the Summer Fete to important information about the services provided by the Parish or Borough Council, we aim to keep you informed, engaged and involved.
So whether you’re a long-time resident, new arrival or just visiting, we hope this site will act as a great resource to help you discover what makes Charvil a great place to live, work, and play.
Feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions.
Charvil Parish Council contributes to local projects and plays a vital part in obtaining and representing local views on various issues that will impact the community. It is responsible for the provision and maintenance of certain facilities within the Charvil parish area. These including amongst other things leisure facilities, rights of way, bus shelters, public seats, notice boards and some street lighting.
Latest News
📢 Planning consultation: Land to rear of Huckleberry, Waingels Road
Wokingham Borough Council is consulting on a planning application for land to the rear of Huckleberry, Waingels Road, Charvil (RG10 0UA). The application is for permission in principle for the phased development of up to four serviced plots/dwellings.
You can view the application and submit comments directly through Wokingham Borough Council’s planning application system using reference number 261948. https://planning.wokingham.gov.uk/FastWebPL/welcome.asp
Silver Sunday is coming to Wokingham this Sunday!
Age UK Berkshire is hosting a free morning of fun, with activities for older people, in partnership with Wokingham Cycling Club.
There’ll be exercise taster sessions including Boccia, dancing and walking, with something to suit everyone!
📅 Sunday 4 October
⏰ 9am to 1pm at Peach Place, Wokingham, RG40 1LY
Silver Sunday is a national day celebrating older people and bringing communities together through fun activities and opportunities to connect.
🚧 Road closure: A3032 Old Bath Road, Charvil
Please be aware that Old Bath Road will be closed between the A4 Bath Road and Park Lane overnight from Thursday 1 October to Friday 2 October while road resurfacing work is carried out.
The closure will be in place between 8pm and 6am. A signed diversion will be in place via A4 New Bath Road, A321 Wargrave Road, A3032 High Street and A3032 Old Bath Road, or in reverse. Access to properties and businesses within the closure area will be maintained wherever possible.
If you have any questions regarding this closure, you can contact the council team directly via the Highways General Enquiry form on their website. All enquiries are logged and tracked: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/HGE.
🎉 The Charvil Village Fete Committee has shared the great news that £2,059.06 was raised this year for four local charities: Smart Works Reading, Me2 Club, SHARE Wokingham and Camp Mohawk. That’s 25% more than last year!
The 2026 fete brought the local community together, with special guests High Sheriff of Berkshire Ren Kapur MBE, who opened the event, our local Wokingham MP, Clive Jones, and the Green Watch crew from Wokingham Road Fire Station, representing Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
If you have ideas for next year’s fete or would like to lend a hand, the Fete Committee would love to hear from you at their AGM on Wednesday 4 November 2026. There’s no obligation to join the committee, but everyone is welcome. And they’ve said the first drink is on them! The time and venue will be announced nearer the date.
📸 Photos by Paul King