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
My question during the Urgent Question on Coronavirus 8th July 2020 My question during the Urgent Question on Coronavirus, 7 July 2020 John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): Could the Secretary of State remind us how big an increase in... Westminster 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
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party can't be trusted on national security 11th November 2019 Just like they haven’t been able to decide on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party can’t be trusted not to dither on fundamental matters of national security... National News
Our plan to support the Armed Forces that keep our nation safe 11th November 2019 The Conservative Party today renews its commitment to the Armed Forces with a bold package of measures to support military personnel, veterans and their... National News
Labour's reckless spending revealed: The £1.2 trillion cost of Corbyn 10th November 2019 The Conservatives can today reveal the true cost of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party – the figures that John McDonnell did not want people to see. National News
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
