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
In the paper - Wokingham's view on E scooter trials 24th July 2020 Last night at Wokingham Borough Full council meeting Pauline Jorgensen Was asked a question about E-scooter trials - this is what she said. https://www... Media
Bikeability training continues despite COVID 23rd July 2020 The level 3 course is a beneficial part of the Bikeability programme. The course is aimed at more confident cyclists who want to cycle on roads over 30mph... Local News
Gregor Murray responds to Government consultation on EV 23rd July 2020 Earlier Pauline Jorgensen dropped in on a WBC Individual Exec Member Decision (IEMD) held by Gregor Murray, to make a couple of points on the need for... Local News
Wokingham Borough Conservatives Prioritise Debate 23rd July 2020 Seven motions have been put forward for debate at tonight’s Wokingham Borough Council meeting. With thirty minutes allocated to debate and vote on each motion... Local News
Council launches project to strengthen Wokingham Borough’s identity and grow its economy 23rd July 2020 We are proud of our beautiful, vibrant borough and the sense of community that has been so prevalent during the Coronavirus pandemic as we have all come... Local News
1 million charger points 23rd July 2020 Let us look in more detail at the example of a suitable Green Project as proposed by the EU. Creating a network of charger points is certainly an important idea... Westminster News
Pay rises for nurses and teachers 22nd July 2020 Letter received today from RT HON STEVE BARCLAY MP Chief Secretary to the Treasury Dear John I am writing to you regarding today’s announcement of the public... Westminster News
Wokingham Borough Leisure centres set to reopen from Monday 3 August 22nd July 2020 Cllr Parry Batth says: We can’t wait to welcome you back. Our leisure centres are key to ensuring our residents stay fit and active. We know that being... Local News
The EU delays its “rescue” plan 22nd July 2020 The so called Recovery and Resilience fund agreed after much wrangling on Monday night will do practically nothing to help EU economies recover from the... Westminster News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
