FROM THE LEADER: Our Young People – Our Future
The highlight of my last week was attending a Youth Council event in the council chamber of the Wokingham Borough Council Offices at Shute End.
The highlight of my last week was attending a Youth Council event in the council chamber of the Wokingham Borough Council Offices at Shute End.
Too many of our children with special educational needs and disabilities have to travel a long way out of the borough for their education.
Last week, we presented our Wokingham Borough Council budget for next year.
Russia’s war with Ukraine has cost the lives of thousands of innocent people and caused many Ukrainians to flee their country for safety.
As I write this, I am preparing for Thursday evening’s budget meeting, at which the council sets the budget for 2023/24.
Local bus services are vital for Wokingham Borough and the wider area. They play an important role for people to access jobs, retail and services, schools’/ further education, business to business connectivity, visiting the hospital/health centres as well as for leisure activities.
The Liberal Democrats have a five-year plan to give patients a legal right to a GP appointment within a week, or 24 hours if urgent.
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for our NHS, addressing the cost of living crisis, and ensuring everyone gets the support they need.