From the Chamber: Why the Government is wrong (mainly) on housing
The government’s recently announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework will require Wokingham to deliver 1,336 new homes per year, rather than the current 748.
The government’s recently announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework will require Wokingham to deliver 1,336 new homes per year, rather than the current 748.
Martin is the new Wokingham Borough Council Executive member for Active Transport, Travel and Highways.
Christmas is an important moment in the year, for people of all faiths and of none. It’s a time of hope and expectation for a better future.
A community is not made by bricks and mortar, but by people. It exists only when there are local clubs and societies, and local support networks, and people look out for each other, not just themselves.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to ensuring that all of our residents get the services they need. To achieve this we work to understand our residents as individuals.
As we come close to the year’s end, it’s time to reflect on the challenges and the achievements of the past twelve months.
The Liberal Democrats in Wokingham have responded to a question raised by Cllr Basit Alvi at the council meeting on 21 November, confirming that additional burial spaces for Muslims are being made available in Wokingham Borough.
While other councils have become insolvent, Wokingham Borough Council has managed to keep its head above water. One important ingredient is Partnership.
As your executive member for Business, Economic Development, Sport, Leisure, and the Arts I ask you to consider getting on the front foot in accepting Labour’s housing numbers…. but ON OUR TERMS.