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
Too Little, Too Late - Liberal Democrats’ Failure Has Let Down Bohunt Pupils 20th July 2023 Wokingham Borough Council’s Liberal Democrat administration has failed to deliver new places and Sixth Form for Bohunt School after Liberal Democrat candidates... 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
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