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FROM THE LEADER: Let’s work together to make things better
Everyone deserves the chance to contribute. Individuals feel happier and more fulfilled, and we all benefit from tapping the talent
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FROM THE CHAMBER: Understanding what Wokingham Borough Council does for residents
I am not sure if everyone truly understands what Wokingham Borough Council does for them.
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Long Covid: Five years later, we reflect
Saturday, March 15 is International Long Covid Awareness Day, marking five years since many countries around the world went into lockdown
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FROM THE CHAMBER: Active Transport Travel and Highways
My brief is Active Transport Travel and Highways. Having worked in a transport industry all of my career someone thought I was an obvious fit.
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FROM THE OPPOSITION: Adults and Children’s Services
I am deeply concerned about the future of Children's and Adults' Social Care in Wokingham Borough.
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FROM THE CHAMBER: A big day for the local plan
Last Friday, Wokingham Borough Council submitted its new Local Plan for inspector's examination, a vital stage in the journey towards
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FROM THE MP: Yuan Yang – Reading FC is vital to our local community
Reading FC is vital to our local community; it is much more than a collection of assets to be valued and traded.
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FROM THE CHAMBER: A tale of two budgets
On Thursday, March 20, the council met to discuss its budget for the year ahead, and set the council tax rates
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FROM THE LEADER: Why council tax has had to go up
Unpalatable choices have been forced on all councils as they struggle with increased demand for services
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FROM THE OPPOSITION: A Budget without ideas
Wokingham Borough's Liberal Democrat have set their Budget for another year, and it is yet more dither and delay.
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