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From the Council Leader - Helping now and in the future
Over the last two years, Wokingham Borough Council has seen its costs rise enormously, as inflation has increased and demand for statutory services, especially in adult and children’s social care,…
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The Medium Term Financial Plan (Budget) for 2024-2027 has been agreed by Wokingham Borough Council
The Liberal Democrat leader of Wokingham Borough Council, Cllr Stephen Conway, has highlighted the financial challenges for the council in the coming years, whilst commending councillors and officers…
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From the chamber - supporting our town
On Sunday 18th Feb, I spent most of the day in Wokingham Town Centre with a lot of other residents to enjoy the celebrations of the Lunar New Year. The town was absolutely buzzing and places selling…
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COUNCILLORS CAN BE A FORCE FOR GOOD – OR BAD
To be elected to serve as a councillor is a great privilege. Councillors can make a real difference to their communities. They can act as local champions, defending and promoting the interests of…
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From the campaign trail - What kind of new hospital do you want?
In 2019 the Conservative government promised 40 new hospitals by 2030 with a new Royal Berks to be one of them. They have not delivered on this promise – in fact we are told that rather than opening…
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Additional resurfacing funds completely inadequate
The government has announced that it will provide £418,000 of “resurfacing funds” to Wokingham to be spent on road maintenance. This fund is no where near enough to make up for their past…
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From the chamber - Impact of new planning rules on our local plan
You may have heard conflicting or confusing information relating to the new Planning proposals that were issued by the Government just before Christmas.
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Lack of NHS dentists continues in Wokingham
Registering with an NHS dentist and getting treatment continues to be a problem in Wokingham.
Over a year ago after Munira Wilson the Lib Dem MP for Twickenham mentioned the lack of NHS dentists in…
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A Happy New Year for Arborfield!
After far too many years of delays, 2024 will be the year when things at last move forward at Arborfield.
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From the Chamber: A year moving forwards
As Lib Dems we are aiming to involve residents to provide the services they need, to live the lives they aspire to, and to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for all.
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