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
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
Taxing times 14th October 2022 Bizarre to hear the media and Opposition mobs out to pull down the PM by forcing her to tear up her pledge to keep the UK competitive on business tax rates... Westminster News
Transparency what transparency? 13th October 2022 Yet again the Liberal/Labour coalition drop another bombshell on the unsuspecting residents of Wokingham Borough. Cllr Pauline Jorgensen writes: Over the last... Local News
How green are electric cars? 11th October 2022 There have been various studies to try to gauge the different impact on CO2 output of electric versus petrol or diesel vehicles. There is general agreement that... Local News
Visit to Winnersh Primary School 8th October 2022 John Redwood MP visited WInnersh Primary School on Friday 7 October. He says, "I am grateful to the staff who hosted me at Winnersh Primary School yesterday for... Local News
The message of Conservatism 7th October 2022 Conservatives believe people should keep more of their own money to spend on themselves and their families. We want to help people on their individual journeys... Westminster News
Good ideas in the PM’s speech 6th October 2022 It was refreshing to hear the PM’s speech yesterday. The world does not owe us a living. The heroes and heroines are all those who get up early and go to work... Westminster News
Increased Parking Charges from January thanks to the LibDem Coalition 30th September 2022 At yesterday's Executive Meeting the Libdem/Labour/Independent Coalition in charge of Wokingham Borough Council agreed to increase parking charges across the... Local News
The Bank’s interest rate policy 30th September 2022 I have set out before the issues surrounding the Bank of England’s powers . What is not in doubt is the Bank of England has the independent duty to set interest... Westminster News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 3 5th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 3 (5th October), including Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on the source of hope for society... National News
Rishi Sunak: Read the Chancellor’s Keynote Speech in full 5th October 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak on how the Conservative Party has supported the economy through coronavirus and how he will be supporting us to build back better. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 2 4th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 2 (4th October), including Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system; and Prime... National News
Priti Patel: Fixing our broken asylum system 4th October 2020 Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system, law and order, policing, and being firm but fair so that the system caters for those in greatest... National News
