Farmers brace for impact of new bluetongue border rules
MPs on either side of the England-Wales border have warned that new restrictions on livestock movement will be “catastrophic” for trade that many local farmers rely on.
20 Jun 2025
National News
Haslemere
Petworth Road: A Broken Promise from Surrey County Council
Cllr John Robini, Theresa Meredith-Hardy and the Haslemere Liberal Democrats are fighting for real investment in our local infrastructure—but we can’t do it alone. Let’s hold the Council accountable and make Petworth Road safe.
WLD
20 Jun 2025
David Green
UK Govt must spell out plan as RTS switch-off is pushed back
The UK Government is being urged to “spell out in detail” how they will support households in Highland waiting to switch away from Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters following the delay to the RTS switch off.
20 Jun 2025
From the Leader: Creating inclusive communities
Running a council necessarily involves a lot of reacting to pressures generated externally. To avoid a totally reactive approach, a clear idea of what you want to achieve is vital.
19 Jun 2025
From the Chamber: Keeping Wokingham Borough Moving
Adrian Betteridge ha joined the council executive with responsibility for active travel, transport and highways. It’s a subject close to his heart, as his first foray into local politics was campaigning to improve walking and cycling.
19 Jun 2025
County Council Elections
May 1st County Council results were a victory for the Liberal Democrats.
19 Jun 2025
