Politics

A NEW polling district is to be set up for Shinfield parish residents to correct an anomaly that sees some residents registered to the wrong parish ward and having to...

THE COUNCIL adopted a bold plan to become carbon neutral by 2030.  Introducing it at a virtual meeting of Wokingham Borough Council on Thursday, July 23, Cllr Gregor Murray said:...

THE DIFFERENCE in pay between men and women who work at Wokingham Borough Council was examined by the local leader of the Women’s Equality Party.  Louise Timlin asked a question...

THE ONGOING controversy over Wokingham Borough Council’s position over Black Lives Matter was raised in a question from a member of the public.  Kiran Nar did not attend the virtual...

WOKINGHAM is not planning to join in any trials of eScooters as the council is not convinced that the eco-friendly machines will replace car journeys.  Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, the executive...

WINNERSH park and ride will be expanded with 104 parking spaces in a two-storey car park. On Wednesday, July 8, the planning committee approved the plans submitted by the borough...

COUNCILS now have the power to create local lockdowns in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus.  The change in policy was announced by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,...

WOKINGHAM town centre could be host to a new takeaway shop, after plans were approved to broaden the types of use for the old Spin Bar. Alexandra House has already...

A CONTROVERSIAL rubbish dump has had its years of operation extended in a bid to help the environment. Grundon has been running Star Works landfill site in the Knowl Hill...

A GROWING business park was approved for further expansion at the planning meeting held virtually on Wednesday, July 8. Lambs Farm in Swallowfield has had 23 applications to expand the...