All three of the councillors for this ward a Liberal Democrats.
GWR managers have followed up their recent meeting with Lindsay Ferris and Stephen Conway by confirming their commitment to addressing the concerns we raised about bus, cycle, and pedestrian access to the station, car park security and expansion, and secure cycle storage.
The Council and GWR are working together on a plan to make improvements to our station. A further meeting with GWR is scheduled for later this month.
Our new library is coming along nicely. Roof re-tiling is underway and completion of the refurbishment and construction work is on course to take place in time for opening in the spring.
The project is not just on track, it's on budget, which is a considerable achievement in these inflationary times.
"This has come about after years of effort by many people. The new Lib Dem administration at Wokingham has delivered this new community facility.”
There’s good news for our area with additional places being funded at the Piggott senior school! “This will help many families in Twyford and surrounding areas and is a good example of Lib Dems listening to people's concerns,” says Lib Dem campaigner Yonni Wilson.
Outdoor seating for Rural Pie, a much-loved local business. After a lot of pushing by local councillors, Waitrose head office eventually agreed terms with Rural Pie. This should increase footfall in the village centre when the weather gets warmer, which will benefit all of the nearby local businesses.
Six new green-roofed bike shelters have been installed at The Piggott school. The shelters are covered with a tough, low maintenance, succulent plant that absorbs rainwater and soaks up carbon dioxide and other pollutants from the atmosphere, adding further benefit to the environment. “This is so good for the environment and the pupils that cycle to school,” says Lib Dem Wargrave campaigner Yonni Wilson. “Active travel is so important for health and well-being; it can reduce car journeys and so improve air quality. It helps to
combat the climate emergency.”
The Borough Council has given subsidised bus routes a funding boost to keep them going until at least 31st August 2026. This includes the 127, 128 and 129 services that operate through Winnersh from Wokingham to Twyford station here it connects with the Elizabeth Line. This funding, also supported by Winnersh Parish Council, will provide certainity to residents and businesses in the area.
Firstly I'd like to say a huge thank you to the people of Wokingham who have put their trust in me and elected me to represent you in parliament as the first ever Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham
Clive Jones, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Wokingham, visited the new Twyford library on its opening day, Thursday 13 June, to show his support for this important community resource.
Stephen Conway's interview with the local paper.
As the local elections draw near, it is a good time to reflect on some of the good things that the council has achieved over the last two years under Lib Dem leadership.
Green recycling bags can now be picked up from 12 additional hubs across Wokingham Borough, bringing the total up to 17, as the council prepares to change its household waste collections.
Our volunteer deliverers are the backbone of our campaign. Thank you if you can help!
