Politics

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

AT a meeting of its town council earlier this month, Woodley appointed Cllr Sam Rahmouni as its new mayor. He has served as the town’s deputy mayor over the past...

“The residents sent us a clear message on May 3, we have heard that message and are listening to them. If our residents feel they are not being listened to,...

THE BOROUGH’S Liberal Democrats were given a post-election treat  as national leader Vince Cable came to meet with them. And he told The Wokingham Paper that the visit on Saturday,...

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL’S Executive committee has approved plans to regenerate Gorse Ride in Finchampstead. The meeting, held its Shute End offices on Wednesday, May 16, was well attended by members...

LAST WEEK’S local elections results at first glance suggest business as usual. The Conservatives are still the largest party, just four seats smaller than it had been. But actually, it...