From the Chamber: Our Local Politics
Last Thursday, 20th February, there was a full council meeting to set the council’s budget for the next financial year and as a result, I find myself reflecting on the state of local politics.
27 Feb 2025
Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats
From the Chamber: Pension Tax Credit - a thank you
I wanted to say thank you to all the members of the community who worked to help get eligible pensioners up for pension tax credit before Christmas.
25 Feb 2025
From the Leader: The strategy behind the Council Budget
In setting this year’s budget, we have three strategic objectives. First, to focus help on those who need it most; second, to plan for the long term; and third, to secure the benefits of working in partnership.
20 Feb 2025
Environment
Clive Jones rejects High Court's bailout of Thames Water as customers continue to suffer
Wokingham MP Clive Jones has condemned the £3bn bailout of Thames Water, worsening the future burden upon bill-payers. The Liberal Democrats have called for the company to be put into special administration.
19 Feb 2025
From the Leader: Time for a better form of politics
This week, influenced in part by the recent Winnersh by-election, I want to return to a topic that I have raised before – the way in which politics is conducted.
13 Feb 2025
WBC
No charges for parking at Cantley Park in this year’s budget
The Liberal Democrat leadership at Wokingham Borough Council has decided not to introduce parking charges at Cantley Park in this year’s budget, despite major pressure on the council’s finances.
10 Feb 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Latest UK News
Making Britain a science superpower
The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.
VC
22 Mar 2025
Latest UK News
A message from Christine Jardine on International Women's Day
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.
CJMP
7 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Britain must lead on defence and aid
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
ED
25 Feb 2025