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
Jobs scheme needs improvement 25th September 2020 The latest proposals do not help businesses stopped from trading by law. Many of these businesses have a future once they are allowed to trade again. They have... Westminster News
Stay safe and shop local 24th September 2020 Wokingham Borough Council is urging residents to stay safe and shop local in the borough’s towns and villages in a new signage campaign. The council is putting... Local News
An independent defence policy 24th September 2020 Some have expressed worries that the UK will not be free to run its own defence policy once out of the EU fully owing to alleged commitments to a Common... Westminster News
Getting the deficit down 24th September 2020 I want lower tax rates to boost revenues and encourage enterprise. The best way to cut the deficit is to have more growth which will generate more tax revenues... Westminster News
Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 I have today received this letter from the Chancellor: I am writing to set out our Winter Economy Plan, the next phase of our planned economic response to... Westminster News
BOROUGH COUNCIL DECLARES ‘WAR’ ON ILLEGAL BONFIRES 24th September 2020 Cllr Parry Batth declares war on those burning commercial waste late in the evenings and weekend. "We have the powers to catch and punish those responsible –... Local News
Letter from Transport Secretary about train tickets 23rd September 2020 Letter from the Transport Secretary about train tickets I appreciate you taking the time to share your suggestions about the introduction and benefits of... Westminster News
Lower Earley Library re-opening paused 23rd September 2020 Lower Earley library will remain closed as its staff are redeployed doing essential work to keep our vulnerable residents safe. Local News
More work begins soon to improve local roads 23rd September 2020 Councillor Pauline Jorgensen - executive member for Highways - is delighted to list the roads in the borough due for remedial work in October. Phase 2 of the... Local News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 7th September 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
