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
New homes for vulnerable adults in Hatch Farm 24th March 2022 Around 20 residents with additional support needs will soon be moving into brand new specialist accommodation at the Hatch Farm development in Winnersh provided... Local News
Public services that can be improved 23rd March 2022 This is John Redwood MP's latest Conservative Home article: When I go shopping I do not set out to maximise what I spend. If I tell friends and family I do not... Westminster News
Plans for new powers for council to tackle car cruising 23rd March 2022 Wokingham Borough Council’s Conservative administration has unveiled plans for new powers to tackle nuisance car meets and drag racing. Following May’s local... Local News
Bohunt set for sixth-form expansion 22nd March 2022 The first new secondary school to open in Wokingham borough in more than half a century, the Bohunt Wokingham School at Arborfield Green, is set to add a sixth... Local News
Date announced for the opening of the new Carnival Hub 22nd March 2022 It’s set to be a fantastic summer for sports lovers and local families as Wokingham Borough Council announces its multi-million pound sports and leisure... Local News
Conservatives call for an end to VAT on green products 20th March 2022 Conservative councillors in Wokingham Borough are urging the Government to scrap VAT on green products to help tackle climate change. Removing the tax from... Local News
New high-tech interactive play area to open at Cantley Park today 18th March 2022 A major new play area with state-of-the-art interactive equipment will open at Cantley Park in Wokingham town today! The £450,000 facility, which is expected to... Local News
Tackling domestic abuse 18th March 2022 We understand that each individual’s experiences will be unique and we want to support victims and survivors to get the help they need and deserve. Wokingham... Local News
Why donating cash rather than goods is better for Ukraine 18th March 2022 Why donating cash rather than goods is better for Ukraine John Redwood has received the enclosed letter from Ministers at the Foreign, Commonwealth and... Local 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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
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
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
