Labour Budget Strains Wokingham Charities Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 by Cllr George Evans The recent Labour budget has introduced significant financial pressures for Wokingham’s charity sector, which plays a crucial role in supporting our community’s most vulnerable residents. Local charities, which already operate on lean budgets, are now grappling with the increased costs from national insurance contributions and the minimum wage hike. These changes place an... Local News
Pauline Jorgensen and the challenges of improving our highways 8th October 2020 Highways is always exciting, it’s one of the only universal services we have and it seems everyone has an opinion, one of the issues is they often don’t agree... Local News
Pauline Jorgensen says improving road surfaces is a top priority 8th October 2020 “Ensuring residents can have smooth journeys on safe roads, whether in their vehicles, on public transport or by cycling, means keeping surfaces in a good... Local News
Helping residents during the heaviest known weekend of rain 8th October 2020 87mm of rain fell this weekend across Wokingham Borough– one of our wettest 48 hour periods we have on record. If you need help with flooding or any information... Local News
Lock down rules 8th October 2020 I was working with a group of MPs led by Sir Graham Brady to secure debates and votes on the Rule of 6 and the 10pm curfew, which the government conceded. Both... Westminster News
Conservatives support Clean Air Day! 8th October 2020 To coincide with national Clean Air Day (8 October 2020), Wokingham Borough Council has today launched a children’s design competition to encourage drivers... Local News
Youth Climate Conference 7th October 2020 Our borough’s young people are already incredibly engaged on the topic of the climate emergency and we hope they enjoy this conference as young people are key... Local News
New grant scheme to cut home fuel bills 7th October 2020 Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme Further Details Who is the scheme for? • The voucher scheme is open to owner occupiers (freehold/leasehold), park homeowners... Local News
New borders and migration policy for EU 7th October 2020 The Home Secretary has announced that she plans legislation in the UK to ensure more people traffickers can be caught or prevented from exploiting people by... Westminster News
Building begins for net zero carbon activity centre at Dinton Country Park 7th October 2020 Wokingham Borough Council broke ground on the first net zero carbon building in Wokingham borough at Dinton Pastures Country Park on Tuesday, 6 October. The... Local News
Boris Johnson: My Guarantee to Get Brexit Done and Unleash Britain’s Potential 24th November 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today launched the Conservative manifesto in Telford, setting out how he will get Brexit done and unleash Britain’s potential. National News
Boris Johnson's new deal explained 23rd November 2019 Boris Johnson has negotiated a great new deal with the EU. National News
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
