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31 Oct 2024
News
NHS
Clive Jones Budget response: I will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” on NHS funding for Wokingham
Local Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham, Clive Jones, has said the extra funding for the NHS announced in the Budget must deliver improved health services for local people, including extra GP and NHS dentist appointments.
30 Oct 2024
NHS
“£1.5bn windfall should be used to protect Britain’s pensioners”, says Clive Jones
In light of the Government’s recent windfall of £1.5bn from Octopus Energy, Clive Jones has asked the Government to use that money to reverse the Winter Fuel Allowance cut.
28 Oct 2024
NHS
8,365 12 hour A&E waits in Royal Berkshire Hospital as Wokingham MP calls on Chancellor to “winterproof” local health services
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, which predominantly relates to Royal Berkshire Hospital, has seen a shocking 8,365 waits of 12 hours or more in its A&E so far this year.
28 Oct 2024
Environment
Council celebrates progress on the Climate Emergency Action Plan and calls for greater ambition
The Liberal Democrats in Wokingham remain committed to the goals of the Climate Emergency Action Plan. The fifth progress report was approved by Council at its meeting on 24 October 2024 and included recommendations for a more ambitious approach.
25 Oct 2024
WBC
Council approves Wokingham Community Vision 2035
The Liberal Democrats in Wokingham are delighted that the Community Vision 2035 was approved by Wokingham Borough Council at its meeting on 24 October 2024. The Wokingham Vision 2035 was developed in collaboration with local people and organisations.
25 Oct 2024
NHS
Clive Jones MP holds first roundtable with local GPs and staff
Liberal Democrat MP Clive Jones met with Wokingham GPs to discuss the challenges facing the NHS.
18 Oct 2024
WBC
Why we need a fairer funding formula
Wokingham Borough Council receives less core revenue support from central government, per head of population, than any other English council with its range of responsibilities.
14 Oct 2024
WBC
Supporting Wokingham Borough Pensioners
Are you - or a friend, family member, or neighbour - a pensioner living on a low income? Please read this article – you or your loved one could lose out on thousands of pounds this winter.
10 Oct 2024