Protect Wokingham's Green Belt and Green Spaces Tuesday, 28 July, 2026 The Green Belt is vital for preserving the character of local towns, supporting wildlife, and preventing urban sprawl. Wokingham Borough Council's recent call for sites is part of its build-out of a new Local Plan. We urge the council to prioritise brownfield sites, ensure infrastructure supports new developments, and involve communities in safeguarding our green spaces. Development should only... Local News
Helping younger people into work 12th January 2021 Brilliant news of help for young adults who have been struggling to find work! WBC's involvement in the Kickstart Scheme will provide a life-changing... Local News
Town Regeneration wins national award! 11th January 2021 We are thrilled to share the news that Wokingham Town Centre Regeneration project won the Best Housing, Regeneration or New Build Initiative award at the... Local News
The benefits of taking back control 10th January 2021 The establishment media has been concentrating on the Dover Calais route and expressing concern that there were no lorry queues there on our first Brexit days... Westminster News
University Challenge 9th January 2021 The pandemic lockdowns have posed a series of difficult questions to universities. Today we live in a world where they have been told to go over to remote... Westminster News
Roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine in Berkshire 8th January 2021 John Redwood MP has received this update on the vaccine programme from the Berkshire West Integrated Partnership: It’s the biggest mass vaccination programme in... Local News
Education and lockdown 8th January 2021 The decision to put the country back into lockdown ended the argument about whether the schools should stay open. It also strengthened the position of all those... Westminster News
Public Health debate 7th January 2021 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham (Con): I am very worried about the loss of liberty. I am very worried about the economic damage. I am very concerned about all those... Speeches in Parliament
Growing the UK’s haulage industry 6th January 2021 The UK has lost market share in long distance haulage. Lower labour rates and lower taxes on vehicles in parts of the EU have allowed undercutting of UK... Westminster News
Can lockdowns work? 5th January 2021 Many countries have imposed lockdowns and curfews. There is no sign from the international numbers that those locking down more for longer have been more... Westminster News
Our plan for law and order 4th October 2022 Suella Braverman promised to restore common sense to law and order in the UK. National News
Our plan for foreign affairs 4th October 2022 James Cleverly outlined how we are using our influence abroad to create a better future. National News
Our plan for the justice system and those who work in it 4th October 2022 Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis outlined our plan for the justice system and the great staff who work in it. National News
Our global plan for transport 4th October 2022 Anne-Marie Trevelyan outlined our global plan for transport to Get Britain Moving. National News
Our plan for healthcare 4th October 2022 Thérèse Coffey outlined our plan for healthcare to Conservative Party Conference 2022. National News
Our plan for levelling up, housing and communities 4th October 2022 Simon Clarke has announced our plan for levelling up, housing and communities. National News
