Preparing for Wokingham’s budget
As I write this, I am preparing for Thursday evening’s budget meeting, at which the council sets the budget for 2023/24.
19 Feb 2023
Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats
The vital role of local bus services
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.
19 Feb 2023
From the leader - local plan and housing numbers
After many attempts at persuading the Government to adopt a more common sense approach on housing numbers, both in Wokingham Borough and on a national scale, I’m pleased to see signs that our message may finally have been heard.
19 Feb 2023
Wokingham Borough Council asks for feedback to improve journeys
The council needs people’s views to help it write a new, updated version of its Local Transport Plan, an official document guiding how it maintains and improves footways, cycle lanes, roads and other transport networks for many years to come.
2 Feb 2023
Working to alleviate poverty, protect the arts and tackle the climate emergency in Wokingham borough
As the country falls into a cost-of-living crisis, you will have been seeing a lot of communications from the council about how we’re striving to work in partnership to protect those in need. You’ll also be reading a number of articles about the financial challenges the council faces.
2 Feb 2023
Forward to a new sound Local Plan
The issue we must now address is how to move forward with a New Local Plan, and one that meets, as best we can, the wishes of our residents, including those that need the new housing we must provide.
2 Feb 2023
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International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
by Ed Davey
16 Jan 2025
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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
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New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024