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
Parking increases, a false economy 6th July 2023 Last week, the Labour Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council announced a review into parking charges across the city. She said that the review would take... Local News
John Redwood MP's interview with Talk TV on immigration 6th July 2023 Please find John Redwood's interview between 1:08:00-1:20:00 where John and Vanessa discussed immigration Westminster News
The future of hydrogen 5th July 2023 There are many people heating their homes with gas who hope that the gas suppliers will develop hydrogen to replace natural gas, or to dilute it sufficiently in... Westminster News
My Intervention in the Road Fuel Prices Urgent Question 5th July 2023 John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): Given corporation tax, carbon taxes, the windfall tax, fuel duties and VAT, is not the bulk of the price at the pump, and of... Westminster News
NHS management 4th July 2023 The NHS Chief Executive for England says as a commentator might that she would like the government to settle the nurses and doctors pay dispute. Many of us... Westminster News
The Prime Minister’s 5 tasks 3rd July 2023 I have no problem with the Prime Minister wanting to be a good manager more than a visionary speaker. Nor do I find myself in disagreement with the five tasks... Westminster News
Thousands of residents respond to PCC’s ongoing crime survey 30th June 2023 Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, has today shared results from his ongoing local crime survey which is seeking resident’s views... Local News
The right homes in the right places 30th June 2023 Pauline Jorgensen recently spoke to Housing Minister Felicity Buchan about how central Government housing numbers have not worked for Wokingham Borough. Pauline... Local News
Looking Forward, Not Standing Still 29th June 2023 Last week Wokingham Borough Council won two prestigious local government awards, including one for the Conservatives’ regeneration of Wokingham town centre. The... Local News
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