Balancing budgets and keeping positive
We live in extraordinary times of financial pressure for local government. In that context, Wokingham Borough Council’s setting a balanced budget last week is a considerable achievement.
5 Mar 2026
News
Liberal Democrat News
Working Together to Build a Thriving, Healthy and Creative Place
One of the greatest strengths of our area is what we can achieve when business, government and the community work together with a shared sense of purpose.
5 Mar 2026
WBC
What the Borough Council has been doing for our community
Given the very challenging financial position of the borough council, much has been achieved over the last four years that the current administration has been in place.
26 Mar 2026
Hopwood Hall
THESE BUILDINGS COULD TOWER OVER NEIGHBOURING HOMES!
While the expansion of the Heywood Distribution Park promises new jobs, Liberal Democrats insist growth must respect residents and strengthen community wellbeing.
28 Mar 2026
Hopwood Hall
UTILITY COMPANY CHAOS HITS MANCHESTER ROAD AGAIN!
For Hopwood residents, disruption on Manchester Road feels endless. No sooner does one utility firm finish work than another arrives, this time closing part of the route to lay electricity mains across Heywood Station bridge.
28 Mar 2026
Front Page
TRAFFIC HELL ALONG MANCHESTER ROAD!
Figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) reveal that Manchester Road in Hopwood endures average noise levels of 70–74 decibels, well above what is safe for residential areas.
28 Mar 2026