Many residents will know that reducing numbers of new houses imposed on Wokingham Borough Council has been a priority for the Liberal Democrat administration that took over the running of the council in May last year.
We have retained our highways maintenance budget of £1.82m (Reactive maintenance), £2.1m (WBC capital funded) and £2.2m of government capital grant) against significant financial pressures.
Partnership is the hallmark of the new administration at Wokingham Borough Council.
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.
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
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.
