Wokingham Liberal Democrats

From the Leader: Creating inclusive communities

Running a council necessarily involves a lot of reacting to pressures generated externally. To avoid a totally reactive approach, a clear idea of what you want to achieve is vital.

19 Jun 2025

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From the Chamber: Keeping Wokingham Borough Moving

Adrian Betteridge ha joined the council executive with responsibility for active travel, transport and highways. It’s a subject close to his heart, as his first foray into local politics was campaigning to improve walking and cycling.

19 Jun 2025

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From the Leader: Change and Continuity

Last week saw a Wokingham Borough Council by-election in the Maiden Erlegh and Whitegates ward. The victory of the Lib Dem Mike Smith changes the political balance on the council- the Lib Dems now have a majority of councillors.

12 Jun 2025

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From the Chamber: Tackling violence against women and girls

Lou Timlin has recently joined the Executive as lead member for Community Safety and Public Protection. This new role comes with a responsibility to ensure that everyone in our borough can live, work, and thrive without fear of harm

12 Jun 2025

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From the Leader: Why do people get involved in Local Politics?

In a week in which we have another borough council by-election, it’s worth asking why people become involved in local politics, especially given the rather cynical view that some people hold of those who put themselves forward for public office.

5 Jun 2025

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From the Chamber: When we come together we win!

Our mission is to nurture a great place to live, learn, work, grow and a great place to do business. All these strands support each other and in unison make Wokingham Borough our wonderful home.

5 Jun 2025

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