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
The cost of wind farms 16th April 2021 The Global Warming Foundation put out a piece of work yesterday claiming that 6 offshore wind farms share £1.6bn between them in annual subsidies. It went on to... Westminster News
Lower rates brings in more revenue 16th April 2021 I was pleased to see the Cato Institute yesterday wade into the debate about how to get more tax revenue from business. They have studied the OECD figures for... Westminster News
Conservative commitment to fighting climate change 13th April 2021 Conservative-led Wokingham Borough Council’s climate emergency action plan is about to take a major step forward as the council submits the planning application... Local News
£6 million road improvements for 2020-21 complete 13th April 2021 Pauline Jorgensen - Conservative-led Wokingham Borough Council's Exec member for Highways - is delighted to share the news that our annual road maintenance... Local News
Where will people work as we exit lockdown? 11th April 2021 As we make slow progress out of lockdown there will be more discussion amongst businesses, Trade Unions and employees over where and when office work will take... Westminster News
Grow Back Green 10th April 2021 The main governments and political parties of the world only want to talk about one thing, the planned great green transition to net zero. They of course have... Westminster News
A decent future for social housing 1st April 2021 Wokingham's council housing tenants are set for a decent future as, for the second year running, all of Conservative-led Wokingham Borough Council’s social... Local News
Film Studios are welcomed to Shinfield 29th March 2021 Wokingham Borough Council’s planning committee unanimously approved temporary plans to bring a Hollywood style film studio to Shinfield. This is the first phase... Local News
Honda leaves Swindon – a cameo of our time 27th March 2021 The immediate reason why Honda is closing its Swindon car assembly plant is the lack of demand for its cars throughout Europe. The company’s sales in Europe... Westminster News
Our plan for law and order 4th October 2022 Suella Braverman promised to restore common sense to law and order in the UK. National News
Our plan for foreign affairs 4th October 2022 James Cleverly outlined how we are using our influence abroad to create a better future. National News
Our plan for the justice system and those who work in it 4th October 2022 Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis outlined our plan for the justice system and the great staff who work in it. National News
Our global plan for transport 4th October 2022 Anne-Marie Trevelyan outlined our global plan for transport to Get Britain Moving. National News
Our plan for healthcare 4th October 2022 Thérèse Coffey outlined our plan for healthcare to Conservative Party Conference 2022. National News
Our plan for levelling up, housing and communities 4th October 2022 Simon Clarke has announced our plan for levelling up, housing and communities. National News
