Local government is under increasing financial pressure, and the latest changes from the Labour Government have made that challenge even greater for Wokingham Borough Council.
Wokingham Borough Council’s new local plan has almost completed its examination by government planning inspectors. It was drawn up to meet the old requirement from government of 748 homes per year, not the new requirement for more than 1,300 per year.
The election of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister marks an important moment in British politics. More significantly, it signals a different approach to government - one that puts place before politics.
Lead councillor for business, Cllr Mark Ashwell (Lib Dem), confirmed the actions being taken to protect against possible disruption to Post Office services in Wokingham town due to national TGJones restructuring.
Even before we have formally adopted Wokingham Borough Council’s new local plan, which is still under examination by government-appointed planning inspectors, ministers have directed us to start work on its replacement.
This week has seen the arrival of a new prime minister, the fifth in as many years. What will Prime Minister Burnham do to help Wokingham Borough and the council that serves it?