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
Labour and Liberal Councillors fail to support the views of residents 27th October 2022 Liberal Democrat and Labour Wokingham Borough councillors have failed to support the overwhelming views of residents by voting to continue with doubling car... Local News
John Redwood disappointed by WBC waste consultation 27th October 2022 Please see below John Redwood MP's letter to Cllr Clive Jones, Leader of Wokingham Borough Council: Dear Clive, I was most disappointed to read the Council’s... Local News
The delayed budget should not seek to convert a downturn into a recession 27th October 2022 There was more uncertainty yesterday about the Financial Statement scheduled for 31 October. We had been told it was crucial to the markets to see early sight... Westminster News
Coalition Councillors confirm decision to scrap caddy-liners 26th October 2022 Liberal Democrat councillors have forced through a decision to scrap food caddy liners with support from Labour, despite fears it will reduce food waste... Local News
Rishi must set out his low-tax vision to get our party members on side 26th October 2022 I offer the new Prime Minister the same loyalty I showed to his two recent predecessors, and the same economic advice designed to see off inflation whilst... Westminster News
Ways to cut spending 25th October 2022 The new Chancellor says he is looking for ways to cut spending to bring the borrowing down. I have sent him a list of ideas familiar to readers where they have... Westminster News
John Redwood supports Colleges Week 24th October 2022 On Friday 21 October 2022, John Redwood MP visited Bracknell and Wokingham College to support Colleges Week. John said: I was pleased to visit as our local... Local News
Incredible 4238 people back the call to stop the car park charge increases 20th October 2022 At tonight's Wokingham Borough Council Meeting the Conservatives presented a Petition to Stop the Increased Parking Charges which had the incredible support of... Local News
Un-Democratic Coalition 19th October 2022 Another week and again more evidence that the Liberal/Labour/Independent coalition are just not democratic. Having ignored the voice of residents on the issue... Local News
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Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
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