Politics

THE consultation over the future of Wokingham town’s Post Office has been described as “a sham” after WH Smith advertised for staff at its “new Post Office.” Officially, Royal Mail...

WOODLEY Town Council is once again the parish with the highest council tax precept: its residents will still pay £106.71 on top of their Wokingham Borough Council Band D rate....

WOKINGHAM’S Council Tax rise will be 3.49% plus the parish precepts and £2 a month extra for the police, taking the Band D council tax bill to more than £1,500...

COUNCIL bosses are looking to recruit volunteers to monitor members’ payments. The independent remuneration panel would also make recommendations to the council regarding the scheme. Volunteers, who are expected to...

Most people agree we need to do better when it comes to helping people to have a bed for the night and a roof over their heads. There has been...

THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS saw their share of the vote dramatically increase as they held on to their Evendons seat. And Helen Power, who had to step down from the seat...

RESIDENTS have raised concerns after a Conservative councillor was given a 12-month suspended sentence for GBH just TWO days after canvassing with the Prime Minister. On Saturday, February 2, Jean-Jacques...

Wokingham Town Council (WTC) has revealed it will be able to repay a majority of the money borrowed for its share of the redevelopment of Market Place four years ahead...

CAMPAIGNERS pushing for a second referendum on Brexit once again took to Wokingham town centre's streets to canvass the views of shoppers. On Saturday, members of the People's Vote campaign...

Last week, the High Court ruled in favour of Hare Hatch Sheeplands bringing to an end its legal battle with Wokingham Borough Council. PHIL CREIGHTON finds out what it means...