Winnersh
Be Careful What You Wish For
When you try to achieve something, it always seems a good idea to think about the likely consequences. What would success look like?
29 Jan 2025
Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats
Development
You deserve facts not fiction on the Local Plan
Unfortunately, many myths about planning, and especially Wokingham’s new local plan, are being propagated at present for party political purposes.
23 Jan 2025
WBC
From the Leader: Doing a Lot with a Little
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.
16 Jan 2025
WBC
Overview and Scrutiny Work: A Positive Impact on Council Policies
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.
16 Jan 2025
Clive
Cuts to government funding for Wokingham will increase the burden on local taxpayers and put more pressure on local services
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.
10 Jan 2025
From the Chamber: Widening gaps in Central Government Funding
Just before Christmas we received news of our Local Government Grant, which includes the funding from Central Government for Wokingham Borough Council next year.
9 Jan 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Latest UK News
Protecting children from sexual abuse
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
MW
8 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024
Latest UK News
This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
ED
29 Nov 2024