Barkham and Arborfield
Latest news from Barkham and Arborfield - February 2026
2026 has started with a busy borough council agenda.
23 Feb 2026
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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
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
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