Wokingham Borough Council, as many of you know, receives the lowest level of core revenue support from central government of any council in England with its range of responsibilities.
One of the council’s key functions is “Overview and Scrutiny” (O&S), an essential yet often overlooked aspect of local governance. It plays a vital part in ensuring effective decision-making and accountability within the council.
Wokingham’s Liberal Democrat MP Clive Jones warns the Local Government Minister that the arbitrary funding formula for local councils will put even more pressure on local services and council taxpayers in Wokingham.
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
