As the local elections draw near, it is a good time to reflect on some of the good things that the council has achieved over the last two years under Lib Dem leadership.
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey has called for business rates to be scrapped to boost high streets. The Lib Dem policy would aim to tackle one of the key challenges facing businesses and shops, revitalising town centres.
The newest member of Wokingham Town Council, Chetna Jamthe, has joined the Liberal Democrat group.
Good Financial management is vital for any organisation, especially when times are tough - and Wokingham Borough council is no different. Here are just some examples, since the Liberal Democrats have been in charge:
All my working life was spent communicating with the public (or ‘customers’!) in an open and honest way and I find myself at a loss to understand why politics needs to be different.
It’s election time and, lo and behold, all sorts of misinformation have started circulating. One of the areas where the facts need putting straight is road maintenance.
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.