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
Building begins for new school in Winnersh 24th March 2022 There’s great news for local young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as work has started on site to build the new Oak Tree School in... 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
“We will empower police to tackle scourge of violent knife crime,” pledges PM 19th November 2019 A Boris Johnson majority government would take a tough new approach to tackling knife crime and serious violence. National News
Life will mean life for child murderers 19th November 2019 Adults who murder children will be imprisoned for life, without parole, under tough new justice plans to be introduced by a Conservative majority Government. National News
Corbyn’s Pension Tax to cost savers £11,000 and force millions to delay retirement 18th November 2019 New analysis of Corbyn’s tax raid on pensions reveals that 10 million savers could lose an average of over £11,000 and be forced to delay retirement by almost... National News
Labour’s Brexit Policy: Even More Chaos and Indecision 18th November 2019 As per usual, Labour are only offering more talk, more delay and more indecision on Brexit. National News
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's CBI Conference speech 18th November 2019 Read the Prime Minister's speech from the CBI Conference here. National News
Boris Johnson: End the Brexit uncertainty so we can get on with business 17th November 2019 The Prime Minister has unveiled a package of measures designed to help business make the most of Brexit. National News
