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
Bohunt set for sixth-form expansion 22nd March 2022 The first new secondary school to open in Wokingham borough in more than half a century, the Bohunt Wokingham School at Arborfield Green, is set to add a sixth... Local News
Date announced for the opening of the new Carnival Hub 22nd March 2022 It’s set to be a fantastic summer for sports lovers and local families as Wokingham Borough Council announces its multi-million pound sports and leisure... Local News
Conservatives call for an end to VAT on green products 20th March 2022 Conservative councillors in Wokingham Borough are urging the Government to scrap VAT on green products to help tackle climate change. Removing the tax from... Local News
Robust, balanced budget for Wokingham Borough 9th February 2022 This past year has been tough for everyone, and the Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all, with the impact being felt far and wide locally. Conservative-led... Local News
Changes to tackle anti-social behaviour at car parks 21st January 2022 Lack of time at last night's Wokingham Borough Council meeting prevented Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, Executive Member for Highways and Transport from giving this... Local News
Award nominated infrastructure - reducing congestion for our communities 31st August 2021 “The new roads being constructed in our borough are providing vital infrastructure to support our communities. We are committed to reducing congestion to help... Local News
Award nominations for Dinton Activity Centre and Addington School Expansion 31st August 2021 Two of Wokingham Borough Council’s latest construction projects, the Dinton Activity Centre and the expansion of Addington School, are showing real star quality... Local News
Great news of funding for smart traffic lights 23rd August 2021 Wokingham Borough Council has been awarded £250,000 for smart traffic lights and crossings across the area. Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, executive member for... Local News
Level crossing safety concerns in Wokingham 9th August 2021 John Redwood MP met with local residents, the main authorised user of the crossing and Network Rail today at Smiths Level Crossing. Local residents find the... Local News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National 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
