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
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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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