Protect Wokingham's Green Belt and Green Fields 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
West Berks Lib Dem District Councillor condemned for callous question 27th October 2022 A senior West Berkshire Liberal Democrat, Cllr Adrian Abbs (Newbury Wash Common), has been condemned for comparing the former football ground at Faraday Road... 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
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
