Government heeds Wokingham Borough Council’s funding calls
THE GOVERNMENT has committed to extending support for Wokingham’s buses for another three months, following the borough council’s plea to ministers.
21 Mar 2023
Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats
FROM THE LEADER: Moving in the right direction?
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.
21 Mar 2023
FROM THE CHAMBER: Wokingham’s roads budget for 2023-24
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.
21 Mar 2023
FROM THE LEADER: We can achieve more together than on our own
Partnership is the hallmark of the new administration at Wokingham Borough Council.
21 Mar 2023
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.
21 Mar 2023
FROM THE CHAMBER: Why 1% of Wokingham’s council tax is supporting SEND education across the borough
Too many of our children with special educational needs and disabilities have to travel a long way out of the borough for their education.
21 Mar 2023
UK Lib Dem news
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Environment
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024