James Sunderland: A year is a very long time in politics
Bracknell MP James Sunderland tells PHIL CREIGHTON how life has changed over the past 12 months … and looks at what lies ahead "THIS time last year, I was on...
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Theresa May and Sir John Redwood pay tribute to former Wokingham Borough Council leader Frank Browne
A FORMER leader of Wokingham Borough Council has died. Frank Browne was just 48. He was in charge between 2002 and 2009, stepping down not just from leadership but the...
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Wokingham’s planning process to consider climate change demands in the future
THE ABILITY OF the planning department to act on the climate emergency was questioned at last week’s borough council executive meeting. Cllr Gary Cowan asked Cllr Wayne Smith, executive member...
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Wokingham Borough Council pledges offer of help for residents facing debts
THE EXECUTIVE member for finance and housing said the council would work with charities to support residents. At the virtual meeting of Wokingham Borough Council's executive committee, held on Thursday,...
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Tributes paid to former Wokingham Borough Council leader Frank Browne
A FORMER leader of Wokingham Borough Council has died. He passed away at home. Frank Browne was in charge between 2002 and 2009, stepping down not just from leadership but the...
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Decision to replace removed Wokingham’s street trees made on a case-by-case basis says council
THE NUMBER of trees removed and not replaced across the borough was questioned at the borough council executive meeting held on Thursday, July 30. Speaking at the meeting, Cllr Paul...
Read moreDetailsLib Dems query Wokingham Borough Council’s response to poverty
THE LEADER of the council said he hopes to bridge the gap between low and high income families across the borough. Speaking at the borough council executive meeting held virtually...
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Leisure centre income loss is ‘big financial issue’ for Wokingham Borough Council funds
THE INCOME loss from leisure centres was questioned at the borough council executive meeting held virtually on Thursday, July 30. Cllr Bill Soane asked whether the Government announcement for compensation...
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Wokingham residents to receive reminders to check electoral register – including via emails and text messages
OVER THE next few weeks, Wokingham Borough Council will be sending residents a reminder to update their electoral registration details. This year’s local elections were postponed due to Covid-19, and...
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Wokingham Borough Council appoints arts officer to boost cultural life
THE BOROUGH council has appointed a cultural development officer to further the arts across the area. Speaking at the borough council executive meeting, Cllr Parry Batth, executive member for environment...
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