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
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New charity and community hub 2nd June 2021 The Wokingham Charity and Community Hub, the first of its kind in the Wokingham Borough, took a step closer this week after planning permission was granted for... Local News
Stay vigilant – rising Covid cases in Wokingham borough 2nd June 2021 Covid-19 infection rates are rising in Wokingham Borough, and are now above the national average for England and the South East. In fact, the weekly case rate... Local News
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