
From the Leader: Council initiatives coming to fruition
These last few weeks have seen encouraging developments in several projects that Wokingham Borough Council is pursuing.
These last few weeks have seen encouraging developments in several projects that Wokingham Borough Council is pursuing.
Councils and councillors are not universally loved. On social media, particularly, they come in for a lot of criticism. While some of the attacks may be justified, many more are based on limited engagement with councils and councillors.
I’m excited to share an exclusive preview of a series of free arts and cultural activities coming to Wokingham Borough in 2025. These events are designed to strengthen our connection with the natural world and raise awareness about the climate emergency.
With so many alarming developments on the international stage in the last few weeks, it seems more important than ever to count our blessings.
We want Wokingham Borough to be a place where everyone can thrive. This is what we aim for with the Wokingham Communities Vision. But right now, not everyone has the same chance to thrive.
It is great to be in the position to share several pieces of good news from Children’s Services.
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.