After taking the leadership of Wokingham Borough Council in 2022 one of the Liberal Democrats’ first acts was a public consultation on a long-term plan for improving walking and cycling in the borough.
A lot of work has gone on with local schools and academy trusts over the past months. And I am very pleased to say that on Friday 1st March 2024 we had a secondary school place for every child who had applied.
At a time when councils across the country are struggling financially, especially those responsible for adult and children’s social care, it makes great sense to work in partnership to meet the needs of the community.
Clive Jones, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Wokingham, will not be standing for re-election to Wokingham Borough Council in the local election on 2 May 2024.
This means that, in addition to generating enough green renewable energy to power thousands of homes, Barkham Solar Farm will also generate an income of circa £2.74 million a year, which can be used to help fund essential services.
In February last year, Wokingham Borough Council established a Hardship Fund of £250,000 to tackle the root causes of poverty in our Borough by funding a number of longer term projects.
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
