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
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
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We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
