Conservative Party

The existing flagpole at Sandhurst Memorial Park.

Conservative Party

British flag to be reinstated in Sandhurst after more than 20 years away

Jack Rankin, the Conservative MP for Windsor, attacks the Labour government budget measure of

Jack Rankin, the Conservative MP for Windsor, attacks the Labour government budget measure of

'Supporters of late supreme leader of Iran should have no place in the UK', MP says

The Bracknell Conservative Group have announced plans to hold

The Bracknell Conservative Group have announced plans to hold

Conservative Party

Bracknell Conservatives 'embarrassed' over Labour MP being evicted from Parliament

The Labour Party group at the first council meeting in May 2023. Councillor Temperton is to the centre, with Naheed Ejaz mayor for 2023/24 to her left. Roy Bailey is to the right in the second row.

The Labour Party group at the first council meeting in May 2023. Councillor Temperton is to the centre, with Naheed Ejaz mayor for 2023/24 to her left. Roy Bailey is to the right in the second row.

Bracknell Forest Council

Bracknell council leader and cabinet member suspended from Labour Party

Jack Rankin, the Conservative MP for Windsor speaking in Parliament.

Jack Rankin, the Conservative MP for Windsor speaking in Parliament.

Conservative Party

MP answers speculation that he could defect to Reform UK

Clive Jones, the Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

Clive Jones, the Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

MP for Wokingham reacts to Tory colleagues defecting to Reform UK

The pothole that damaged the car of James Sunderland, the Labour MP for Bracknell in Swinley Road.

The pothole that damaged the car of James Sunderland, the Labour MP for Bracknell in Swinley Road.

Car of former MP for Bracknell seriously damaged by pothole in Swinley Road

The opening of Mulberry House Vets, situated off Terrace Road North in Binfield, by Joshua Reynolds, the Liberal Democrat MP for Maidenhead.

The opening of Mulberry House Vets, situated off Terrace Road North in Binfield, by Joshua Reynolds, the Liberal Democrat MP for Maidenhead.

Drama unfolds during debate over new heating system at village vets surgery

Councillor Mary Temperton (Labour, Great Hollands), leader of Bracknell Forest Council, has spoken on whether local elections will be cancelled next year.

Councillor Mary Temperton (Labour, Great Hollands), leader of Bracknell Forest Council, has spoken on whether local elections will be cancelled next year.

Local Elections

Concern local elections could be cancelled in Bracknell

Kari Markham and councillor John Edwards have clashed with cllr Marc Brunel-Walker over a deleted post and a temporary Facebook group suspension.

Kari Markham and councillor John Edwards have clashed with cllr Marc Brunel-Walker over a deleted post and a temporary Facebook group suspension.

Conservative Party

Clash over rules on non political Facebook group as resident calls out councillors

Wokingham Borough Council says quality of life for adults in social care in the borough is

Wokingham Borough Council says quality of life for adults in social care in the borough is

Adult social care

How care is organised in Wokingham as £25 million is spent looking after people

The blue general waste bags in Wokingham. which around 500 households use since the introduction of wheelie bins in 2023.

The blue general waste bags in Wokingham. which around 500 households use since the introduction of wheelie bins in 2023.

Waste collection

Hundreds of homes in narrow streets finally set to lose blue bin bags

The Broadmoor Superintendents House which has been repurposed for teaching by for the Hurst Lodge School Woodlands campus in Upper Broadmoor Road, Crowthorne.

The Broadmoor Superintendents House which has been repurposed for teaching by for the Hurst Lodge School Woodlands campus in Upper Broadmoor Road, Crowthorne.

Charity centre officially converted into special needs school

Alan Ward, aged 91, passed away on Thursday, November 27. He was a leader and mayor of Bracknell Forest Council.

Alan Ward, aged 91, passed away on Thursday, November 27. He was a leader and mayor of Bracknell Forest Council.

Bracknell Forest

Pictures of former Bracknell council leader and mayor with decades of public service

Alan Ward, aged 91, passed away on Thursday, November 27. He was a leader and mayor of Bracknell Forest Council.

Alan Ward, aged 91, passed away on Thursday, November 27. He was a leader and mayor of Bracknell Forest Council.

Bracknell Forest

Tribute to former Bracknell council leader and mayor with decades of public service

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, leader of the Conservative opposition on Wokingham Borough Council, and Stephen Conway, the Liberal Democrat council leader.

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, leader of the Conservative opposition on Wokingham Borough Council, and Stephen Conway, the Liberal Democrat council leader.

English devolution

Clash over whether there should be a Mayor of the Thames Valley

Prince Andrew and William, the Prince of Wales, leave after the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, central London.

Prince Andrew and William, the Prince of Wales, leave after the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, central London.

New street naming rules decided to help get rid of Prince Andrew road names

The Christmas lights at the Late Night Christmas Shopping event in Crowthorne in December 2024.

The Christmas lights at the Late Night Christmas Shopping event in Crowthorne in December 2024.

Fears over Crowthorne Christmas lights as funding dries up for safety testing

A sketch of what the 59 new homes between Bog Lane and New Forest Road in Bracknell could look

A sketch of what the 59 new homes between Bog Lane and New Forest Road in Bracknell could look

Fate of plan to build 59 homes next to Tesco Superstore in Bracknell decided

Councillor Charles Margetts (Conservative, Finchampstead) in a car park. He introduced a motion to introduce an hour of free parking at Wokingham Borough Council car parks.

Councillor Charles Margetts (Conservative, Finchampstead) in a car park. He introduced a motion to introduce an hour of free parking at Wokingham Borough Council car parks.

Parking charges

Clash over Conservative push for one hour free parking in Wokingham

Georgina Cusack, speaking at a Bracknell Forest Council meeting where tree planting was determined for the Beaufort Park development.

Georgina Cusack, speaking at a Bracknell Forest Council meeting where tree planting was determined for the Beaufort Park development.

Bracknell Forest

Debate rages over tree boundary at 294 home woodland development site

Marc Brunel-Walker, centre, with Stephen Conway, the leader of Wokingham Borough Council, left, and Clive Jones, the Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham.

Marc Brunel-Walker, centre, with Stephen Conway, the leader of Wokingham Borough Council, left, and Clive Jones, the Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham.

"I'm still very connected to this area" - councillor announces move to Chichester

Councillor John Edwards, a member of Reform UK, clashes with Lib Dem councillors Leigh Quigg and Mike Forster at a Sandhurst Town Council policy and strategy meeting.

Councillor John Edwards, a member of Reform UK, clashes with Lib Dem councillors Leigh Quigg and Mike Forster at a Sandhurst Town Council policy and strategy meeting.

Councillor admits Reform membership in heated flag debate

The existing flagpole at Sandhurst Memorial Park.

The existing flagpole at Sandhurst Memorial Park.

Push to fly Great British flag at Sandhurst memorial park rejected

Left, Charlie Kirk, an American conservative activist killed aged 31, and right, councillor John Harrison (Conservative, Binfield North and Warfield West).

Left, Charlie Kirk, an American conservative activist killed aged 31, and right, councillor John Harrison (Conservative, Binfield North and Warfield West).

Councillor speaks after raucous free speech debate and pays tribute to Charlie Kirk

Councillor John Harrison (Conservative, Binfield North and Warfield West), introducing the freedom of speech motion at Bracknell Forest Council.

Councillor John Harrison (Conservative, Binfield North and Warfield West), introducing the freedom of speech motion at Bracknell Forest Council.

Bracknell Forest Council

Clash over claim freedom of speech is 'under attack' in the UK

A sketch of what the 101 homes south of Ascot High Street could look like once complete.

A sketch of what the 101 homes south of Ascot High Street could look like once complete.

Showdown over 101 homes plan for Berkshire town delayed

Councillor John Harrison (Conservative, Binfield North and Warfield West) is due to introduce a motion protecting free speech at Bracknell Forest Council.

Councillor John Harrison (Conservative, Binfield North and Warfield West) is due to introduce a motion protecting free speech at Bracknell Forest Council.

Bracknell Forest Council

Call for council to commit to protecting free speech over immigration debate

Wokingham Town Hall.

Wokingham Town Hall.

Plans for 20mph speed limits blasted as 'ill conceived'

Matthewsgreen Community Centre in Howlett Grove, North Wokingham.

Matthewsgreen Community Centre in Howlett Grove, North Wokingham.

Respite care for disabled people could move into new Wokingham community centre

The White Gates Hotel in St Mark's Road, Binfield.

The White Gates Hotel in St Mark's Road, Binfield.

Planning and development

Neighbour frustration over 'never being consulted' on changes to home and hotel

The semi-detached house in Staverton Close, Bracknell.

The semi-detached house in Staverton Close, Bracknell.

Fears that games room in Bracknell could be used as separate house

Trees are being cut down for the Beaufort Park development

Trees are being cut down for the Beaufort Park development

Bracknell Forest Council

Natural space at Beaufort Park approved despite 'disgusting' deforestation

Wokingham Town Hall, the seat of the town hall and a Grade II* listed landmark.

Wokingham Town Hall, the seat of the town hall and a Grade II* listed landmark.

Wokingham Borough Council

Properties and residents in Wokingham area revealed as area could lose voters

A bus in Wokingham.

A bus in Wokingham.

Push for action as data shows steep decline in bus use in Wokingham

Councillor John Edwards, an Independent representative for Owlsmoor on Sandhurst Town Council, is being investigated by the monitoring officer of Bracknell Forest Council.

Councillor John Edwards, an Independent representative for Owlsmoor on Sandhurst Town Council, is being investigated by the monitoring officer of Bracknell Forest Council.

Bracknell Forest Council

Questions raised over investigation as councillor accused of 'stirring up hate'

Councillor Charles Margetts (Conservative, Finchampstead) is pushing for answers on the new sixth form for the school on behalf of parents.

Councillor Charles Margetts (Conservative, Finchampstead) is pushing for answers on the new sixth form for the school on behalf of parents.

Push to keep promise to build Wokingham sixth form over two year delay

Thousands of people have been evacuated from Afghanistan to the UK since the Taliban took control in 2021.

Thousands of people have been evacuated from Afghanistan to the UK since the Taliban took control in 2021.

Bracknell petition launched to push for answers over Afghan resettlement

Christina Davis, who called for the review of the licence for The Redan in Wokingham.

Christina Davis, who called for the review of the licence for The Redan in Wokingham.

Clash between neighbour and pub over loud music nights in garden

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative, Hillside), the leader of the opposition at Wokingham Borough Council.

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative, Hillside), the leader of the opposition at Wokingham Borough Council.

Local government

Council could lose £50 million in 'outrageous plans from dreadful Labour government'

The Lexicon shopping centre in Bracknell at its opening in 2017.

The Lexicon shopping centre in Bracknell at its opening in 2017.

Bracknell Forest Council

What local government reorganisation could mean for Bracknell

An illustrative masterplan for a plan for 70 homes on a field north of School Road, Arborfield Cross.

An illustrative masterplan for a plan for 70 homes on a field north of School Road, Arborfield Cross.

Planning Applications

Clash over plan to build dozens of homes on field in Berkshire village

A police van on fire in Southport, Merseyside during the riots in July 2024.

A police van on fire in Southport, Merseyside during the riots in July 2024.

Bracknell Forest

Call for community cohesion in Bracknell a year after anti-migration riots

Cllr John Harrison has sounded the alarm on no longer receiving weekly Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

Cllr John Harrison has sounded the alarm on no longer receiving weekly Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

Bracknell Forest Council

Bracknell councillors left in the dark as information requests reports were dropped

A CGI of what the 48 new homes at Finchwood Park between Finchampstead and Arborfield could look like once complete.

A CGI of what the 48 new homes at Finchwood Park between Finchampstead and Arborfield could look like once complete.

Planning Applications

Sports facilities, allotments and 48 homes set to built on former farmland

Councillor Stephen Conway (Liberal Democrats, Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst) with fellow Wokingham Lib Dems last year.

Councillor Stephen Conway (Liberal Democrats, Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst) with fellow Wokingham Lib Dems last year.

Conservative Party

Council leader reflects on general election one year on and poor fortunes for Tories

Cyclists and a bus stop in Bracknell.

Cyclists and a bus stop in Bracknell.

Bracknell Forest Council

Plan for the future of transport in Bracknell for the next 12 years decided

Bus stop advertising in London. The campaign group Ad Free Cities opposes adverts for what it calls harmful products throughout the country.

Bus stop advertising in London. The campaign group Ad Free Cities opposes adverts for what it calls harmful products throughout the country.

Conservative Party

Debate rages over possible clampdown on advertising for towns in Berkshire

Justin Bellhouse, who has been elected as a Reform UK councillor for Harmans Water on Bracknell Town Council.

Justin Bellhouse, who has been elected as a Reform UK councillor for Harmans Water on Bracknell Town Council.

First ever Reform UK councillor elected in Bracknell

Left: Leader of the Council Stephen Conway, Right: Conservative Councillor Joseph Barley

Left: Leader of the Council Stephen Conway, Right: Conservative Councillor Joseph Barley

Affordable housing

Masterplan of 11,000 homes for Wokingham approved after Tory attempt to cut Hall Farm

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative, Hillside) at the announcement that she will be the Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservative Party

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative, Hillside) at the announcement that she will be the Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley. Credit: Earley and Woodley Conservative Party

Conservative Party

Wokingham Conservative leader accuses Lib Dems of litany of failures

William Heelas Way, which goes over the railway line and runs between Montague Park and Waterloo Road in Wokingham. Credit: Google Maps

William Heelas Way, which goes over the railway line and runs between Montague Park and Waterloo Road in Wokingham. Credit: Google Maps

Conservative Party

No redesign for major new road in Wokingham despite change in leadership

The petrol station in Ascot High Street which has been taken over by Asda Express recently. Credit: Google Maps

The petrol station in Ascot High Street which has been taken over by Asda Express recently. Credit: Google Maps

Ascot petrol station could become only place to get alcohol 24 hours in the area

All 54 seats on Wokingham Borough Council will be up for grabs and fought along new boundaries now the political map of the borough has been redrawn.

All 54 seats on Wokingham Borough Council will be up for grabs and fought along new boundaries now the political map of the borough has been redrawn.

Conservative Party

Political map of Wokingham Borough redrawn ahead of all-out election this year

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