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From the Chamber: Good news from Children's Services
It is great to be in the position to share several pieces of good news from Children’s Services.
27 Mar 2025
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From the Leader: People Power in Action
In the past, the council produced strategies and then consulted on them. The idea of the Communities Vision is to bring in the public at the beginning, rather than the end.
27 Mar 2025
Wokingham Lib Dems attend party Conference in Harrogate
A number of Wokingham Town and Borough councillors attended and contributed to the Lib Dem spring party conference in Harrogate at the weekend (21-23 March).
26 Mar 2025
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Parking charges motion amended
Liberal Democrats joined councillors of other parties in supporting the principle of not charging for car parking at sports facilities, but made clear that pressure on the council’s finances would need to be considered in future consideration.
25 Mar 2025
Wokingham Borough Council to oppose Chinese Super-Embassy
A motion proposed by Liberal Democrat Councillor, Andy NG Siu-hong, calling for the council to write to the Deputy Prime Minister opposing the plans for a “super-embassy” of the Chinese Communist Party in London, was passed at its meeting last night.
21 Mar 2025
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From the Leader: Reasons to be Positive
We could all do with some good news, so I thought it might help if I listed just a few of the borough council’s recent successes.
20 Mar 2025
From the Chamber: Thank you to our Library Volunteers
Could you help in your local library? Recent years have seen severe and increasing pressure on all local authority budgets, including Wokingham’s. The help of volunteers in our libraries is now essential.
20 Mar 2025
From the Chamber: what does the council do for me?
Most of the day-to-day contacts we get as Councillors relate to potholes, streetlights and grass cutting, which in financial terms are actually quite a small part of the services we provide.
13 Mar 2025
From the Leader: Improving the Council Processes
Everyone deserves the chance to contribute. Individuals feel happier and more fulfilled, and we all benefit from tapping the talent available in our community. This has shaped the administration’s thinking on initiatives such as the Community Vision.
13 Mar 2025