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
Residents want results not empty words 20th July 2023 Wokingham Liberal Democrats talk a good talk, but their actions don’t match what they are saying. Residents just want them to get the basics right. Last month... Local News
Thames Valley Police to complete roll out of Operation Deter as part of knife crime strategy 19th July 2023 Thames Valley Police will complete the force-wide roll out of Operation Deter as a part of its fight against knife crime in the next two weeks. Operation Deter... Local News
More money for local schools 18th July 2023 The Education Secretary has announced the National Funding Formula allocations for 2024-25, including £107,626,049 for Wokingham. Under the Conservatives... Local News
The King's Speech 3 18th July 2023 The Speech needs to tackle problems with restoring productivity in public services, encouraging smarter working with a happier and better rewarded workforce. 1... Westminster News
Wokingham Borough's children let down 18th July 2023 Wokingham Borough’s Liberal Democrat leadership has dithered and delayed again, but this time they’ve let down children at a crucial point in their education... Local News
The King's Speech 2 17th July 2023 I repeat here some of my supply side measures to boost investment and increase the UK’s ability to grow, produce and make more at home. More domestic supply... Westminster News
John Redwood's speech about reforming the NHS 17th July 2023 Like others, I warmly welcome the workforce plan. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Winchester (Steve Brine) and his Committee for producing a... Westminster News
The King's Speech 15th July 2023 I hear the government is seeking good ideas for next year’s legislative programme. I will be setting out in a few blogs what a Conservative King’s Speech could... Westminster News
Lib Dems forced to halt public bin cuts - officers admit decision not made properly 14th July 2023 Local Conservatives have managed to temporarily stop Wokingham Borough Council’s removal of public bins after it was revealed that the Liberal Democrat... Local News
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