Final decision made on Royal Berkshire Hospital rebuild
It has been announced that no new money will be found for a complete rebuild of Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH).
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Wokingham councillor broke code of conduct over planning vote
A Wokingham councillor broke the authority's code of conduct over his involvement in a vote for new homes where he represented, a panel has found.
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Badenoch plans to cut state pension will send ‘shiver down the spine’ of pensioners says Wokingham MP
Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham Clive Jones said that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's plans would send a "shiver down the spine"
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FROM THE CHAMBER: Overview and Scrutiny Work – A Positive Impact on Council Policies
One of the council's key functions is "Overview and Scrutiny" (O&S), an essential yet often overlooked aspect of local governance.
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FROM THE LEADER: Doing a lot with a little
Wokingham Borough Council, as many of you know, receives the lowest level of core revenue support from central government of any council.
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Berkshire MPs’ votes revealed on public inquiry into grooming gangs
MPs in Berkshire have voted on a Conservative push to launch a new public inquiry into grooming gangs and the sexual exploitation
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FROM THE CHAMBER: Changes to Employers National Insurance contributions
On the 30th October 2024, Rachel Reeves announced as part of the Autumn budget, changes to the Employers National Insurance contributions
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FROM THE CHAMBER: The Conservatives were right
I have come to this conclusion after reading through recent budget speeches by Conservative leaders of Wokingham Borough Council.
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FROM THE MP: Happy New Year
As we look forward to 2025, I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope the new year brings us prosperity, health and happiness.
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FROM THE OPPOSITION: Happy New Year
It's that time again, where we think back to the year just gone and look to the year ahead. While many will look to the New Year
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