Statement by the leader of the council - THANK YOU!
I want to take this opportunity to thank again those residents who took the time and trouble to write.
I want to take this opportunity to thank again those residents who took the time and trouble to write.
First the good news. Wokingham Borough Council will receive £0.67 million more from government towards supporting its revenue budget for 2024/5.
The neuroscientist Abhiji Naskar warned that criticism is often the weapon of the shallow, but that scrutiny is the tool of the wise. Olympic athlete Paula Radcliffe has noted how scrutiny and success go together.
Wokingham Borough has one of the highest rates of car ownership in the country and, as we all see, high levels of traffic.
Care-experienced people can face significant barriers throughout their lives and therefore Wokingham Borough Council agrees to treat experience of care as a protected characteristic.
An Ecological Emergency has been declared by Wokingham Borough Council. As well as actions taken to address the climate emergency, the council will adopt policies to protect biodiversity and reduce the rate of species loss.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.