Our Deputy Mayor is Rob Comber

Wokingham Borough’s new Mayor - Carol Jewell!

Things aren’t going in the right direction in the UK on LGBTQ+ rights. It’s important that we recognise that and start to fight for fundamental freedoms for everyone #IDAHOBIT

The Muslim community have a fair in Wokingham marketplace today (Sunday 11th). Lots of great stalls!

LGBTQ+ charity reports spike in transgender people trying to leave the UK Netherland-based NGO Trans Rescue reported a '40-fold increase' in British transgender people trying to leave the country

My press release pulled in a nice bit of coverage for Trans Rescue today. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news...

People joining you on the street abroad is impressive! We had an estimated 20,000 in London, on a couple of days notice, and a hugely positive reception when people saw our banners

Wokingham Pride and friends on our way to London to protest against the removal of rights from trans people. We’re getting phenomenal support - people are stopping to talk, giving us thumbs up, even a hug from one guy #transrights

Ruling on ‘woman’ definition at odds with UK Equality Act’s aim, says ex-civil servant Giving trans women same sex discrimination rights as biological women was ‘clear premise’, says key figure

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Person who drafted the Equality Act indicates the Supreme Court has taken quite the liberty in its ruling.

Help raise £10000 to Support Wokingham Pride – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to Support Wokingham Pride. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

I'm doing the Wokingham Walk on Sunday to raise money for Wokingham Pride - our free, local grassroots Pride. If you're in a position to donate I'd be very grateful :-)

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Graphic showing three people walking away with a trans pride flag draped across their shoulders. Text about reads "International Transgender Day of Visibility". Liberal Democrats logo

On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate trans people and stand with the trans community against hatred and discrimination.

To all our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming members, supporters, friends and followers: We respect you, we value you - today and every day.

There will be no car parking charges at Cantley this year. But as @imogensd.bsky.social has outlined, sadly we can’t guarantee no council will ever need to charge for car parking

Great speech at #Wokingham full council tonight by Cllr Mark Ashwell on his ambitions for #Cantley Park, the ‘jewel in the North Wokingham crown’

Brits overwhelmingly back a youth mobility scheme, a win-win for the UK and Europe. Yet the Government is sticking its head in the sand, refusing to listen.

Not only would the scheme young people more opportunities, it could also give Britain a much needed economic boost.

Trudeau: He has said repeatedly, what he wants is to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy. Because that will make it easier to annex us. First of all, that's never going to happen. We will never be the 51st state.

Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate

I’ve just spoken at #Wokingham Borough Full Council about the fantastic benefits that working with our partners in the wider community brings to residents. From the established success of the Hardship Alliance to innovations such as the Resident Reception pilots, we are able to do more together

At the #Wokingham Borough Council Exec meeting tonight, leader Stephen Conway spoke to reaffirm the Council’s commitment to spending on #Emmbrook Secondary School made with the Circle Trust in 2024

I've claimed the gulf for my village in Berkshire.

With Wokingham Pride at the volunteer Fair, #Wokingham Town Hall until 1pm today (Saturday 1st Feb)

I’m very pleased that we have a commitment from the council to visit the new Tanhouse bridge to look at the pathways to the bridge. Network Rail has left these in a very poor condition and we’d like their commitment to repair asap

A very happy happy Christmas to all who celebrate the day today

A minimalist illustration showing a packaged charger box labeled "one Union one Charger." The box features an image of a blue charger with the European Union flag symbol and a USB-C cable. The scene is set within a holiday theme, with decorative Christmas trees, ornaments, and gift boxes surrounding the charger box. In the top right corner, there is a small EU flag symbol.

It’s time for THE charger.

Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging new mobile electronic devices in the EU.

It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need!

#DigitalEU

As Hanukkah begins, wishing Jewish communities in the UK and beyond a joyous and peaceful festival of lights.

Chanukah Sameach!

Happy Christmas!

@pompeybish.bsky.social

Blimey. There I was thinking I was just tweeting local council stuff which might interest residents

My Emmbrook colleague Basit Alvi asks at #Wokingham Full Council about how we’re ensuring there will be enough burial spaces for our Muslim residents. The Leader updates that active planning is underway to provide more spaces