Yesterday the Health Secretary explained the government’s approach to the virus, going a long way to cut contacts between people to slow or prevent contagion. The measures mean the effective closure of a huge part of our economy in sport, leisure, cul… read more
I have recently heard from a local coach company of the difficulties imposed by new government regulations on coach operators. The company concerned had bought a new coach fleet to comply with low emissions standards, only be told that there is now an… read more
It s time to take stronger economic action to offset the impact government measures against the virus around the world, along with consumer behaviour is now having on jobs and business. It is clear that as the virus spreads so people cancel travel p… read more
I visited a couple of supermarkets in Wokingham on thursday and today, both to do my usual shopping and to talk to the staff about the pressures they are experiencing. The shops were busier than usual with car parks full. More people were opting … read more
Under The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 Local Resilience Forums meet regularly to assess risks of emergencies and ensure plans are in place to respond. Wokingham falls under the Thames Valley Forum, as they are organised around Police Authority boundar… read more