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FROM THE OPPOSITION: The Lib Dems are at it again
The LibDems are at it again. And once again residents are angry about LibDem controlled Wokingham and its refusal to consult properly or listen
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FROM THE CHAMBER: Smart Council, Smart Savings: How Tech is Protecting the Public Purse
Whenever the phrase "digital transformation" gets thrown around, it can be easy to dismiss it as corporate jargon.
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FROM THE LEADER: Addressing the crisis in social care
Wokingham Borough Council has always received low levels of central government subsidy for key services compared with other councils
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FROM THE CHAMBER: Wokinghamism and Manchesterism: Why Place Must Come Before Politics
The election of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister marks an important moment in British politics.
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FROM THE LEADER: Local plans – aspiration and reality
Wokingham Borough Council's new local plan has almost completed its examination by government planning inspectors.
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FROM THE OPPOSITION: The Wrong Priorities at the Worst Possible Time
It is becoming increasingly obvious that the Labour Government is intent on starving councils such as Wokingham of funding.
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FROM THE CHAMBER: Labour has withdrawn over £43m from Wokingham Borough Council over next 3 years
The Labour Government has withdrawn over £43m from Wokingham Borough Council over the next 3 years.
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FROM THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER: There’s no politician like Andy
Andy Burnham has certainly hit the ground running with a slew of measures to show the new Prime Minister means business.
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Westminster Diary – MP Clive Jones: General Election Two Years on
A couple of weeks ago, the 4th of July marked the second anniversary of 2024's General Election.
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FROM THE LEADER: What does it mean for Wokingham?
This week has seen the arrival of a new prime minister, the fifth in as many years. What will Prime Minister Burnham do to help Wokingham Borough
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