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
Disabled Parking During Covid 7th July 2020 During the COVID social distancing period the Council has had to make changes to the pavements and pedestrian flow for safety reasons. Cllr Pauline Jorgensen is... Local News
A unique way to invest with West Berkshire Council in a greener future 7th July 2020 Conservative Councillor for Bradfield and West Berkshire's Executive Member for Finance and Economic Development Ross Mackinnon was delighted to share the news... Local News
Wokingham Borough Conservatives Support Jobs 7th July 2020 Excellent debate last night on a Lib Dem motion, the speeches from our members were obviously persuasive as some Lib Dems didn't vote for their own motion... Local News
Problems with paying Council tax? John Kaiser explains some of the help available 6th July 2020 Question As Councillors may be aware, robust evidence is emerging that the use of bailiffs to collect CT arrears produces less revenue than other methods, such... Reports
A V shaped recovery? 6th July 2020 Posted: 06 Jul 2020 10:05 PM PDT by John Redwood MP Andy Haldane at the Bank of England is an optimist thinking we will experience a quick V shaped recovery. A... Westminster News
The flexibility of the car 5th July 2020 John Redwood's Diary Posted: 05 Jul 2020 10:16 PM PDT The car often gets a bad press. It is briefed against for not being green enough. The bad side effects... Westminster News
How should Parliament work? 4th July 2020 John Redwood's Diary Posted: 04 Jul 2020 10:03 PM PDT Normally in these blogs I highlight areas where things have gone wrong or need improving. Today’s blog... Westminster News
Arborfield Cross relief road update 3rd July 2020 Lead Member for Transport Pauline Jorgensen said: "This is the second in a group of nine Wokingham Borough Council-led major highways projects being delivered... Local News
STRONG START TO NEW STREET CLEANSING CONTRACT 3rd July 2020 “Providing this service through our existing highways contractor makes the transition almost seamless,” said Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, executive member for... Local News
This is why Pride Month matters 1st June 2020 Conservatives will always fight for a free, fair and tolerant Britain. National News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
