Wokingham Liberal Democrats

From the Leader: A Big Day for the Local Plan

Last Friday, Wokingham Borough Council submitted its new Local Plan for inspector’s examination, a vital stage in the journey towards its use in determining planning applications.

6 Mar 2025

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From the Chamber: All Aboard the Bus

My brief is Active Transport, Travel and Highways. I have found it an interesting brief with many challenges, and a sense of achievement when things get delivered.

6 Mar 2025

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Lib Dems call for calm over California Crossroads

The new California Crossroads junction is proving to be safe. Conservative councillors’ increasingly desperate statements seek only to divide and undermine public confidence.

6 Mar 2025

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Development

Wokingham Local Plan Submitted for Inspection

Wokingham Borough Council has submitted its Local Plan for inspector’s examination. The timing of the submission is important, for it enables the council to realise the benefits of the new plan quickly.

28 Feb 2025

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From the Leader: Why Council Tax had to go up

Unpalatable choices have been forced on all councils as they struggle with increased demand for services, especially in adults and children’s social care, and rising costs in the delivery of those services.

27 Feb 2025

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From the Chamber: Our Local Politics

Last Thursday, 20th February, there was a full council meeting to set the council’s budget for the next financial year and as a result, I find myself reflecting on the state of local politics.

27 Feb 2025

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