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
My question during the Statement on EU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint Committee, 19 October 2020 21st October 2020 By JOHNREDWOOD | Published: OCTOBER 20, 2020 Sir John Redwood MP (Wokingham) (Con): Has my right hon. Friend seen how much popular and excellent quality fresh... Speeches in Parliament
My intervention during the debate on the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill, 19 October 2020 21st October 2020 Sir John Redwood MP (Wokingham) (Con): Does the Minister accept that paying people from the local labour force better, and paying for their training, is a much... Speeches in Parliament
Are you self-isolating and eligible for financial support? 21st October 2020 People having to self-isolate due to Covid-19 may be eligible to a £500 payment if they are unable to work from home. Who is eligible? These are the people who... Local News
Tackling the virus 21st October 2020 There are three government models for tackling the pandemic. The first is to give priority in all policy matters to curbing the spread and reducing the death... Westminster News
Helping businesses to go green 20th October 2020 “This is a great initiative and one that will really benefit local businesses as well as the environment,” said Cllr Gregor Murray, executive member for climate... Local News
More home grown and reared food please 20th October 2020 Yesterday in the Commons I raised again the issue of more home grown produce. The fresh food in supermarkets packaged with the UK flag is popular and usually of... Westminster News
Strictly Star Ian supports search for new foster carers 19th October 2020 Local Strictly Come Dancing star Ian Waite, took time to meet foster carer Sue Rayment, one of over 50 ‘fab-you-lous’ foster carers at Wokingham Borough Council... Local News
Why the single market damaged the UK economy 19th October 2020 As a young man one of my first votes was in the original referendum on whether to stay in the EEC, misleadingly called the Common Market during the campaign. I... Westminster News
UK's first local government green bond raises £1 million for West Berkshire 19th October 2020 Council's green bond reaches £1 million target five days early! The UK's first ever local government green bond, for West Berkshire Council, has closed after... Local 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
