Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats
From the Chamber: May's Local Elections
From the media you would think that following the local elections at the beginning of May, Reform have taken over local government and are about to change the world. Meanwhile, the Lib Dems are gaining councils and getting on with the job.
From the Leader: Why the new Local Plan is vital for the Borough
Wokingham Borough Council’s new Local Plan is now with the planning inspectors. If the new Local Plan is adopted without modification, we can look forward to some important benefits.
From the Leader: Helping those who help our community
Last week, Wokingham Borough Council launched its own community lottery to help local good causes.
From the Leader: Working with the community
The temptation when times are tough is to become introspective; but we have decided to take the opposite course, looking outwards and embracing the opportunities that partnership with others can provide.
From the Chamber: to Net Zero and Beyond!
Katrin introduces herself as the new Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency and outlines what's coming up in some key areas of the portfolio.
UK Lib Dem news
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.