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
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
