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
Greenway in Matthewsgreen and Cantley Park set to take next step 17th July 2020 The Conservative led Council's greenways project is a great benefit to our residents. Offering a network criss-crossing the borough of walking and cycling paths... Local News
City centres, the virus and work patterns 17th July 2020 The Prime Minister is clearly concerned that if we continue with homeworking for the many, with social distancing for hospitality, and bans on live events, the... Westminster News
PLANS FOR EXPANDED PARKING AT WINNERSH TRIANGLE APPROVED 17th July 2020 “This crucial investment in public transport infrastructure helps not only us free up the space here in Wokingham Borough but in neighbouring areas as well,”... Local News
Re-Fuelling an Electric Car 17th July 2020 One of the things that makers of electric cars need to improve to encourage more potential buyers of them is their range and how easy it is to refuel them... Westminster News
New Primary School for Shinfield opening in September 17th July 2020 Cllr UllaKarin Clark says: "When it comes to providing schools in new developments it has been our overriding principle that it is better to be ahead of demand... Local News
Brand New Play Park for Wokingham Borough! 16th July 2020 Wokingham's Conservative Council is committed to creating exciting, happy and healthy environments for our children and their families within our borough. That... Local News
Clean Air 16th July 2020 Many of us want clean air. In past ages people paid a health price for industrialisation, and for keeping their homes warm with coal fires. Soot, particulates... Westminster News
First virtual meeting of Wokingham Borough BME Forum 15th July 2020 Conservative Cllr Parry Batth who represents Shinfield North said: “The forum plays a vital role in the borough by representing the BAME community and I am... Local News
Flood and coastal erosion policy 15th July 2020 I have received this update from the Government: Dear John I recognise the immense impacts that flooding and coastal erosion can have on homes and businesses... Westminster News
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