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
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News
Start Up Loan Scheme passes 75,000 mark 26th August 2020 The UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in... National News
Wash your hands, cover your face, make space: the next steps in our plan for lockdown measures 31st July 2020 Wash your hands, cover your face, make space. These are the next steps in our plan for lockdown measures. National News
Police Forces Bolstered Across England and Wales 30th July 2020 We have announced that over 4,300 police officers have joined the police since we launched our major recruitment drive in September 2019. National News
One Year On: Delivering on the people's priorities 24th July 2020 A year ago today the Prime Minister stood on the steps of 10 Downing Street for the first time, and set out his vision for how we would unite and level up... National News
