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
£14 million Bulmershe Leisure Centre opens today! 17th August 2020 The £14.6 million centre includes a six-lane 25-metre swimming pool, a teaching pool with movable floor, a bigger gym plus a ‘live well’ (long-term condition)... Local News
Multi-million pound expansion of Addington School nears completion 31st July 2020 Fantastic news that more young people in Wokingham Borough can access the best provision for those with special educational needs and disabilities. The £4... Local News
Barkham Bridge work progressing well 29th July 2020 Cllr Pauline Jorgensen visited Barkham Bridge and is pleased that work is progressing well. Local News
Update on my meeting with Highways England on the A329m 27th July 2020 I had a very helpful meeting with Highways England M4 traffic manager first thing this morning, I was following up on issues reported with queues and dangerous... Local News
New waterproof closable recycling sacks on their way... 26th July 2020 The Conservative led Wokingham Borough Council plan to implement waterproof hessian bags because: they will save us £600,000 a year. they will help increase our... Local News
We want to hear your experiences to help our recovery ..... 24th July 2020 The current coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on all of us, and Wokingham Borough Council would like to hear directly from residents on how the... Opinions
Gregor Murray responds to Government consultation on EV 23rd July 2020 Earlier Pauline Jorgensen dropped in on a WBC Individual Exec Member Decision (IEMD) held by Gregor Murray, to make a couple of points on the need for... Local News
Wokingham Borough Conservatives Prioritise Debate 23rd July 2020 Seven motions have been put forward for debate at tonight’s Wokingham Borough Council meeting. With thirty minutes allocated to debate and vote on each motion... Local News
Council launches project to strengthen Wokingham Borough’s identity and grow its economy 23rd July 2020 We are proud of our beautiful, vibrant borough and the sense of community that has been so prevalent during the Coronavirus pandemic as we have all come... Local News
A pay rise for public sector workers 21st July 2020 We’ve announced that almost 900,000 public sector workers, including doctors, teachers and police officers, will see above-inflation pay rises. National News
Meet our new MPs: Jo Gideon, Stoke-on-Trent Central 16th July 2020 Our new MPs represent the future of our Party. Read here to meet Jo Gideon, our new MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central. National News
Matt Hancock answers your questions 13th July 2020 Your questions answered by Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. National News
2022 Spring Forum to be hosted in Blackpool 10th July 2020 Conservative Party Co-Chairman, Amanda Milling MP, has today announced the Conservative Party will host its Spring Forum in Blackpool in 2022. National News
Rishi Sunak's Plan for Jobs: Speech in Full 9th July 2020 Our plan for jobs is about supporting people to find the jobs that are out there, creating new jobs through investing in our infrastructure and housing, and... National News
What Eat Out to Help Out actually means for you 8th July 2020 At a time when businesses need support, the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme is a targeted investment in our hospitality sector, providing discounts of up to 50%... National News