
From the Chamber: what does the council do for me?
Most of the day-to-day contacts we get as Councillors relate to potholes, streetlights and grass cutting, which in financial terms are actually quite a small part of the services we provide.
Most of the day-to-day contacts we get as Councillors relate to potholes, streetlights and grass cutting, which in financial terms are actually quite a small part of the services we provide.
Everyone deserves the chance to contribute. Individuals feel happier and more fulfilled, and we all benefit from tapping the talent available in our community. This has shaped the administration’s thinking on initiatives such as the Community Vision.
Last Friday, Wokingham Borough Council submitted its new Local Plan for inspector’s examination, a vital stage in the journey towards its use in determining planning applications.
My brief is Active Transport, Travel and Highways. I have found it an interesting brief with many challenges, and a sense of achievement when things get delivered.
The new California Crossroads junction is proving to be safe. Conservative councillors’ increasingly desperate statements seek only to divide and undermine public confidence.
Wokingham Borough Council has submitted its Local Plan for inspector’s examination. The timing of the submission is important, for it enables the council to realise the benefits of the new plan quickly.
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.