Dr Phillip Lee’s resignation statement in full
Resigning as a minister from the Government is a very difficult decision because it goes against every grain in my soul. The very word resign conveys a sense of giving...
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Dr Phillip Lee resigns from Government post over Brexit
One of Wokingham's four MPs has handed his resignation today to another of the borough's MPs - Dr Phillip Lee, who respresents Finchampstead and Wokingham Without, told Theresa May that...
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Councillors’ answers called to question by angry opposition
THE CONDUCT of Conservative councillors over the level of debate in the council chamber has been raised by the opposition following last Thursday’s meeting. Angry Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Lindsay...
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Wokingham opposition leader pledges to be a ‘credible alternative’
Cllr Lindsay Ferris used his speech at Wokingham Borough Council's annual meeting on Thursday, May 24 to set out his vision for the year ahead. First, he paid tribute to...
Read moreDetailsNew Executive and shadow Executive announced for Wokingham Borough Council
AS A RESULT of the recent local elections, which saw deputy leader David Lee and children’s services member Mark Ashwell lose their seats, Cllr Charlotte Haitham Taylor has reshuffled her...
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Councillor plans to form Independent Wokingham Residents Association Political Party
THE BOROUGH’S independent councillor has vowed to set up a new alliance to help other candidates stand in next year’s local elections. In a letter to The Wokingham Paper, printed...
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Council rebukes Redwood over pothole spending claims
CLAIMS by Wokingham’s MP that the borough’s pothole problems were being ignored were met with a sharp response by the council. Writing on his blog, John Redwood said he had...
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Wokingham Borough Council elects new mayor and deputy
THE main reason for the Wokingham Borough Council meeting on Thursday, May 24 was to install a new mayor and nominate their deputy. This year, in a unanimous vote, Cllr...
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Brian takes up the chains at Earley Town Council
AT ITS annual meeting on Wednesday, May 9, Earley Town Council welcomed Brian Wedge as its new mayor. He takes over from Michael Firmager. Cllr Wedge is 70 and used...
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Julian is the new Wokingham town mayor
Wokingham town has a new mayor. Cllr Julian McGhee-Sumner was elected by the town council on Sunday. Held in the Town Hall, the special ceremony was followed by a buffet...
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