Tony Johnson: A tale of two manifestos
There’s an election brewing and it’s due on May 3. And what’s different about this election is that two of the political parties have published their policies and plans for...
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Wokingham’s Conservatives accused of ducking debate on Elms Field
CONSERVATIVES in charge of the council have been accused of running scared and ducking out of a debate on Elms Field ahead of the May local elections. At a full council meeting held...
Read moreDetailsWokingham’s regeneration works have not caused chaos – councillor
The councillor in charge of regeneration of Wokingham disputes claims that works across the town centre have caused chaos. At a meeting of Wokingham Borough Council on March 22, Cllr...
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MP’s delight as Me2 club receives grant from Earley Charity
A LOCAL charity that helps children with additional needs is celebrating after receiving a large grant. The Me2 Club, which is based in Woodley, works with youngsters aged five to...
Read moreDetailsWokingham council leader sets out her vision for the year ahead
THE NEW budget, which sees council tax rise 5.49%, is “a realistic one that addresses our challenges, invests in our residents while making us fit for the future”. That’s the...
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Glass recycling question at Wokingham council causes a rumpus
A QUESTION about glass recycling caused a wild rumpus in the council chamber when Wokingham Borough Council met on Thursday, February 22. Resident David Hare wanted to know when the...
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Wokingham council’s public notice placement choice queried
THE PLACING of the borough’s public notices in publications other than The Wokingham Paper was raised by Cllr Prue Bray during the Executive meeting of Wokingham Borough Council, held on...
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Wokingham Borough Council’s reserves drop
THE AMOUNT of money in the council’s piggy bank has reduced by almost £3 million over the past financial year. The figure was revealed in an answer to a question...
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EU blamed for Woodley bus delay
THE EUROPEAN UNION was blamed for the time taken over a consultation for the new 12 bus route in Woodley. In the council meeting, Jenny Cheng, a Woodley town councillor,...
Read moreDetailsRiver Thames campaigners raise fears over Broken Bow clearance works
CAMPAIGNERS fighting an ambitious plan to build a park and ride and a single track bus lane over an historic part of the River Thames have accused Wokingham Borough Council...
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