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
Update on crime in Green Park Village 1st November 2023 Having heard from residents about issues they have experienced with vehicle crime, bicycle theft and burglary in Green Park Village, Pauline Jorgensen raised... Reports
Lib dems concede defeat on 'Litter Bin Chaos' 31st October 2023 We have now heard the leader of the Lib Dems on BBC Berkshire admit that they were scrapping their crazy plans to scrap our litter bins. Before the Lib Dem... Opinions
Conservative victory to keep Wokingham Borough cleaner 30th October 2023 Wokingham Borough Conservative Councillors have succeeded in stopping the proposed cuts to public litter bins. At a meeting of the Council’s Executive, it was... Reports
Cllr Charles Margetts Speaks out on Lib Dem Waste at Wokingham Borough Council 25th October 2023 In January the Council consolidated its office space moving staff to the basement and ground floor at Shute End. This has saved on running costs which is good... Opinions
Cllr Pauline Jorgensen: Time to reverse the public bins cut 24th October 2023 When is a decision not a decision? When the Liberal Democrats make it, apparently. Last week, at a Full Council meeting, we saw yet more evidence of the Liberal... Opinions
Liberal Democrat Executive Member dismisses dangerous road crossing, saying “accidents do happen…” 20th October 2023 At a Full Council meeting (19.10.23) Leader of the Conservative Group Cllr Pauline Jorgensen asked the Executive Member for Highways and Transport to think... Reports
Pauline Jorgensen: Labour’s plan to ignore objections and build, build, build 18th October 2023 At the Labour Party Conference last week, the new slogan, sprinkled generously across the airwaves – a bit like glitter – was “get Britian building again”. Some... Opinions
Local MPs back Reading FC 6th October 2023 Well done to Bracknell MP James Sunderland and Reading West MP Sir Alok Sharma who wrote to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in support of... Local News
More pressure on Wokingham Lib Dems to scrap their 'ridiculous' litter bin proposals 2nd October 2023 Just back from Community and corporate overview and scrutiny. One item which got a lot of airtime was the Lib Dem litter bin change proposals which would see... Local News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
