Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey with Wokingham's Parliamentary Candidate today visited Royal Berkshire Hospital

According to a recent Freedom of Information request initiated by the Liberal Democrats, less than 1% of the total funds have been deployed for the construction of a new hospital facility in Berkshire. Despite government promises amounting to an estimated £650-700 million earmarked for the project, the local NHS Trust has spent merely £5.2 million—primarily on staff time and external contractors—to get the project off the ground.

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My Wokingham speaks to Rueben Miles-Brar owners of Londis Red Oak Stores and Bobs Fish n Chips. The business has been hit hard by the roadworks outside its shop at the junction of California Crossroads Finchampstead Wokingham.

The cost of the project is reportedly £5.4 million and started February 12th 2024 the project currently has two spurs of the four spurs shut and greatly reduced access to the area.

William Brown explains that these businesses are at the centre of the community, providing vital local services to residents of Finchampstead, including the local Post Office. They desperately need support to survive this shift in circumstances well beyond their control. Despite this, WBC has failed to compensate the shops for the loss of business directly caused by the Council's actions.

He emphasised that local residents who will be most affected should we lose these services permanently due to the downturn in trade, it is essential that we now intervene and call on WBC to change its position and compensate the businesses at California Crossroads, either directly or through significant reductions in rates, for the crippling loss of trade caused by the redevelopment.

#localbusiness #localnews #wokingham

Full story
https://mywokingham.co.uk/news/businesses-will-fail-owing-to-california-crossroads-finchampstead-campaign-launched/

Campaign page
https://www.change.org/p/compensate-businesses-for-loss-of-trade-caused-by-california-crossroads-redevelopment

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JATS Pharmacy, a cornerstone of the community for over 30 years, is on the verge of collapse. Owner Jayesh Mistry lamented to My Wokingham about a staggering 75% loss in turnover in just two weeks, casting doubts over the business

A campaign has been launched to put pressure on Wokingham Borough Council to help local businesses survive the road closures at California Crossroads, Finchampstead Wokingham. The campaign founder local resident William Brown met with My Wokingham to explain why he launched a campaign that seeks to help get
compensation for businesses for loss of trade that they are experiencing owing to the road closures.

The redevelopment of California Crossroads in Finchampstead by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is scheduled to last until September 2024. The roadworks has drastically reduced access to the local shops and businesses at the crossroads and in the surrounding area.

The cost of the project is reportedly £5.4 million and started February 12th 2024 the project currently has two spurs of the four spurs shut and greatly reduced access to the area.
William Brown explains that these businesses are at the centre of the community, providing vital local services to residents of Finchampstead, including the local Post Office. They desperately need support to survive this shift in circumstances well beyond their control. Despite this, WBC has failed to compensate the shops for the loss of business directly caused by the Council's actions.

see campaign
https://www.change.org/p/compensate-businesses-for-loss-of-trade-caused-by-california-crossroads-redevelopment

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We speak to Nine Mile Veterinary Hospital which has been affected by the California Crossroads, Finchampstead Wokingham roadworks. Emily from the business explains that they are frustrated that no work is being done at the weekends.

The redevelopment of California Crossroads in Finchampstead by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is scheduled to last until September 2024. The roadworks have drastically reduced access to the local shops and businesses at the crossroads and in the surrounding area. At least a 40% drop in trade is already being reported.

These businesses are at the centre of the community, providing vital local services to residents of Finchampstead, including the local Post Office. They desperately need support to survive this shift in circumstances well beyond their control. Despite this, WBC has failed to compensate the shops for the loss of business directly caused by the Council's actions.

As local residents who will be most affected should we lose these services permanently due to the downturn in trade, it is essential that we now intervene and call on WBC to change its position and compensate the businesses at California Crossroads, either directly or through significant reductions in rates, for the crippling loss of trade caused by the redevelopment.

See Campaign
https://www.change.org/p/compensate-businesses-for-loss-of-trade-caused-by-california-crossroads-redevelopment

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My Wokingham speaks to campaign North Finchampstead Cllr Margets who fears businesses will fail owing to the closures of roads around them at the California Crossroads in Finchampstead

The redevelopment of California Crossroads in Finchampstead by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is scheduled to last until September 2024. The roadworks have drastically reduced access to the local shops and businesses at the crossroads and in the surrounding area. At least a 40% drop in trade is already being reported.

These businesses are at the centre of the community, providing vital local services to residents of Finchampstead, including the local Post Office. They desperately need support to survive this shift in circumstances well beyond their control. Despite this, WBC has failed to compensate the shops for the loss of business directly caused by the Council's actions.

As local residents who will be most affected should we lose these services permanently due to the downturn in trade, it is essential that we now intervene and call on WBC to change its position and compensate the businesses at California Crossroads, either directly or through significant reductions in rates, for the crippling loss of trade caused by the redevelopment.

See Campaign
https://www.change.org/p/compensate-businesses-for-loss-of-trade-caused-by-california-crossroads-redevelopment

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My Wokingham speaks to campaign founder William Brown who launched a campaign to help local businesses survive several months of hugely reduced trade

The redevelopment of California Crossroads in Finchampstead by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is scheduled to last until September 2024. The roadworks have drastically reduced access to the local shops and businesses at the crossroads and in the surrounding area. At least a 40% drop in trade is already being reported.

These businesses are at the centre of the community, providing vital local services to residents of Finchampstead, including the local Post Office. They desperately need support to survive this shift in circumstances well beyond their control. Despite this, WBC has failed to compensate the shops for the loss of business directly caused by the Council's actions.

As local residents who will be most affected should we lose these services permanently due to the downturn in trade, it is essential that we now intervene and call on WBC to change its position and compensate the businesses at California Crossroads, either directly or through significant reductions in rates, for the crippling loss of trade caused by the redevelopment.

See Campaign
https://www.change.org/p/compensate-businesses-for-loss-of-trade-caused-by-california-crossroads-redevelopment

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Join Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate and Wendy Chambers MP as they discuss the issue of raw sewage in our rivers. Learn about the Wargrave sewage plant and how it affects river safety. Time for water companies like Thames Water to take action!

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My Wokingham speak to Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain during her visit to Wokingham on the day of the Budget. Joined by Parliamentary Candidate Clive Jones. They both speak about what they feel are missed opportunities in the budget. Clive Jones speaks about Royal Berkshire Hospital and its state of disrepair
#budget2024 #wokingham #libdems

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Rubén Sellés, Reading First Team Manager: "There have been hearings during the season and for some of them the club are showing the things we’re doing and the work we’re putting in to avoid further deductions.

In this case, the club had a hearing some weeks ago and you never know what to expect, but in the situation we are in it’s no surprise. There are things in the football side that we cannot control and these things are punishing us.

We had the conversation a couple of weeks ago and we need to do as much as we can on the football side and get as many points as we can because the reality is these things happen. We cannot control it.

The club had a hearing and then the judgement comes in, this happened Monday late in the day. We decided to communicate to the rest of the club the day after and we made the statement publicly. #readingfc #readingfootballclub #efl #efl #premierleague

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