When writing the last blog just two days go, Wokingham Council: how to fail your community (23 November 2024) I had not seen two new, important and encouraging pieces of evidence. For the first time since the election there is reason to hope this government and its advisers are on the right lines: seeking and … Continue reading Is reality on the horizon?

According to a piece in Wokingham.Today (Featured Wokingham) by Ruth Lucas, today (23 November 2024) Wokingham Borough Council will appeal to the government over new housing targets which it fears will ‘change the character and nature of Wokingham forever’. They must build 560 more homes a year under new housing targets set by the new … Continue reading Wokingham Council: how to fail your community!

Most of these blogs focus on removing the barriers to building enough new homes to release the economic growth the nation needs to preserve and increase national prosperity, so essential to deliver future voter expectations. But the changes needed will have consequences, sometimes dire consequences for many builders, developers, option holders and ,and owners as … Continue reading 2 Elephants, not 1 in the room?

In Kemi Badenoch the Conservatives have a new leader. Who comes from a radically different upbringing and background to typical Conservative party leaders. She says ‘It’s time for a fresh start’. ( Sunday Telegraph, 3 November). Yesterday on hearing the news the Prime Minister welcoming Kemi Badenoch as the new Conservative leader Sir Keir said … Continue reading Working Together. Myth or the Future?