Category Archives: Wokingham and West Berkshire Issues

Today I gave evidence to Mr Patrick Whitehead, the Inspector appointed to report on Wokingham Borough Council’s Managing Development Delivery plan (MDD). It was the closing day of his public enquiry. Mr David Lee, Leader of the Council, also made a statement. I explained the national and local background to the Council decision to concentrate [...]

Mr Redwood was invited to speak at a Conservative Future event, “Remembering and extending the legacy of Margaret Thatcher”. The event was held yesterday in the House of Commons.

   When I was out and about in Sindlesham today with the local  Borough Councillor several people raised the issue of parking/drop off to the school in the mornings and pick up in the afternoons. People are worried that parking on the road is potentially dangerous with the concern that children might run out between [...]

  On Saturday afternoon I went to meet sufferers from Dystonia, and their helpers, at the Burghfield Community Sports Club. Dystonia is a painful and unpleasant condition which gives people uncontrollable muscle spasms. I was asked to make awards to sufferers who have shown bravery and stoicism in tackling this condition, and to talk to [...]

Image: The Rt Hon John Redwood MP and Councillor Adrian Edwards, Chairman of West Berkshire Council, together with representatives of TiM, Link Visiting, and supporting organisations. Press release: John Redwood MP was among the guests attending the launch of a new befriending service in Burghfield and Mortimer last Saturday, 20th April. TiM stands for Together in Mission, [...]

On Friday I was asked for my views on how the Town Centre could be improved, as part of the regeneration project being run by the Borough Council. I made the following points during a wide ranging discussion over more than two hours. 1. Car parking. Wokingham as a centre for retail and lesiure activities [...]

I went to the launch of TIMs in Burghfield at the Methodist Church. Together in Mission (TIMs) is a network of people who are going to visit and talk to the elderly who are lonely or in need of some contact and assistance. I welcome this initiative. Some elderly people become very lonely, not wishing [...]

I have been asked to write a few words about the funeral of Margaret Thatcher. The service was Christian, emotional and beautifully executed. The hymns were well known and sung with enthusiasm. The readings were well done by her granddaughter and the Prime Minister. The Bishop of London gave a great address, as he sought [...]

I went to the Mayor’s charity concert on Saturday night at Wokingham Theatre. The St Sebastian’s brass band played with verve and enthusiasm to an appreciative audience. There was particularly warm applause for the solo performance of Vesti la Giubba from Pagliacci by Wayne Filer. Damon Emes handled Born on the 4th July well, Humphrey [...]

On Saturday I joined three Emmbrook Councillors and went door knocking to talk to people in Emmbrook. The main preoccupations were with local matters. Several wanted more action to tackle vehicle congestion and improve road access to Wokingham. One person expressed concern about the impact of Town Centre redevelopment and the Station link road. There [...]