Update on funding from Matt Barber the Police and Crime Commissioner Sunday, 21 December, 2025 The police settlement announced by Government yesterday confirmed Thames Valley Police’s core funding will be £8.8m less than expected, barely covering the costs of inflation and pay increases. Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber said: “This settlement is terrible news for Thames Valley Police. While the Government push headlines claiming they are investing more in policing the harsh... Media
Earley Green Fair 2nd August 2025 Back in time for the last hour of Earley Green Fair, a great effort by staff and volunteers from Earley Town Council, thanks to them for all their hard work... Local News
Sangh Shiksha Varg 2025. 2nd August 2025 Busy busy day today. First did some council emails and then drove over to Stanmore for the HSS UK for Sangh Shiksha Varg 2025. This was a fascinating briefing... Reports
Libdems called to listen to HKG Chinese residents 1st August 2025 Wokingham Borough Conservative councillors called out glaring omissions to the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) Strategy during the Full Council meeting... Reports
RBH update 31st July 2025 You may see in the news our local Labour MPs crowing about £500k which the government have given RBH to identify a recommended site for the new hospital they... Opinions
Labours Tax Bombshell 31st July 2025 In October 2023, Wokingham Borough’s Liberal Democrat councillor responsible for finance said: “Everyone is hoping there’ll be a change of government and there... Media
What is a working person, Labour tie themsleves in knots.. 21st July 2025 It seems the Labour Party is currently having a problem defining who is a working person – so much for the so-called party of the workers. Following the... Opinions
Srinivasa Kalyanam 6th July 2025 Thanks to the local Hindu community for the invitation to Srinivasa Kalyanam at Loddon Valley centre today. Great to see so many friends and I enjoyed the... Local News
Pauline criticises wasteful Lib Dem Budget at Wokingham Borough Council 24th February 2025 Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, delivered a powerful critique of the Wokingham Liberal Democrat administration, highlighting their financial mismanagement, tax hikes... Reports
Issues at Oakbank School Escalated 13th February 2025 Last week Cllr Pauline Jorgensen leader of the Conservative Group on Wokingham Borough Council went to Oakbank school to listen to residents and try and see... Local News
Conservatives win first step in protecting kids online 22nd January 2026 House of Lords vote to back our plan to restrict social media for children National News
Labour approve building of Chinese Super Embassy 21st January 2026 Keir Starmer is putting Beijing’s approval over our safety National News
Conservatives force vote to get kids off social media 20th January 2026 Labour have promised a “consultation” but this cannot wait. National News
Conservatives force Digital ID U-turn 14th January 2026 After months of pressure Labour have yet again U-turned on another policy National News
Conservatives pledge to get kids off social media 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online, exposed to explicit content National News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
