RBH Bombshell sneaked out under the cover of 'Suitgate' Wednesday, 25 September, 2024 On Friday (Friday 20 September) the Labour Government published the terms of reference for the review of the New Hospitals Programme. "Given the terms of reference have been published in silence, on a Friday afternoon, ahead of Labour Party Conference, I imagine it will be an open and shut review, aimed at shutting down a Conservative Party initiative to build 40 new hospitals across the country... Westminster News
Democracy and transparency are important 14th December 2022 Cllr Pauline Jorgensen writes: Democracy and transparency are important, at whatever level of government. For local government, it’s particularly important... Local News
Housing numbers for Wokingham 8th December 2022 John Redwood MP is pleased to report the government has listened to the arguments that he and other MPs put to allow more local decision taking on the crucial... Local News
LAST CHANCE TO STOP THE HUGE CAR PARKING INCREASES 30th November 2022 Once again many thanks to the 4,000 plus residents who lodged their objections to these proposals by signing the Conservative petition. We also thank the 40... Local News
Matthew Barber launches local crime survey 22nd November 2022 On the 10th Anniversary since Police & Crime Commissioners (PCCs) were democratically elected, an anonymous online survey has been launched giving Thames Valley... Local News
Inaction by Lib Dems creates open season for developers in Wokingham Borough 9th November 2022 Wokingham Conservative Councillors have warned that the Liberal/Labour led Council have lost control of development across the Borough as appeals against... Local News
Labour and Liberal Councillors fail to support the views of residents 27th October 2022 Liberal Democrat and Labour Wokingham Borough councillors have failed to support the overwhelming views of residents by voting to continue with doubling car... Local News
Coalition Councillors confirm decision to scrap caddy-liners 26th October 2022 Liberal Democrat councillors have forced through a decision to scrap food caddy liners with support from Labour, despite fears it will reduce food waste... Local News
Incredible 4238 people back the call to stop the car park charge increases 20th October 2022 At tonight's Wokingham Borough Council Meeting the Conservatives presented a Petition to Stop the Increased Parking Charges which had the incredible support of... Local News
Un-Democratic Coalition 19th October 2022 Another week and again more evidence that the Liberal/Labour/Independent coalition are just not democratic. Having ignored the voice of residents on the issue... Local News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News