That this House congratulates Harley Russell and Noah Reid on completing their Breaking the Cycle challenge to raise awareness around domestic abuse; further congratulates them on cycling 840km to Ireland and back and raising over £5,000 for Berkshire Women's Aid to support survivors of domestic abuse; and also congratulates their determination to support women and children affected by abuse and finds this truly inspiring.

That this House congratulates Harley Russell and Noah Reid on completing their Breaking the Cycle challenge to raise awareness around domestic abuse; further congratulates them on cycling 840km to Ireland and back and raising over £5,000 for Berkshire Women's Aid to support survivors of domestic abuse; and also congratulates their...

That this House congratulates the Caring Listening and Supporting Partnership (CLASP) for its work and efforts in the Wokingham community in helping those with learning disabilities; further congratulates CLASP for their member-led approach which helps those with learning disabilities play an active part in shaping a form of support for others; and also congratulates CLASP for organising a wide range of events such as bird watching, exercise sessions and craft club to build a more inclusive community for the residents of Wokingham with learning disabilities.

That this House congratulates the Caring Listening and Supporting Partnership (CLASP) for its work and efforts in the Wokingham community in helping those with learning disabilities; further congratulates CLASP for their member-led approach which helps those with learning disabilities play an active part in shaping a form of support for...

That this House congratulates Eco Skills Learning Centre for their work in building habitats for wildlife from wood offcuts and scraps that would otherwise be thrown; further congratulates the organisation's volunteers who help keep running this initiative; and also congratulates their work with schools and youth clubs to foster the importance of environmentally friendly practices as well as the importance of looking after local wildlife at a time where wildlife in the UK is under severe threat.

That this House congratulates Eco Skills Learning Centre for their work in building habitats for wildlife from wood offcuts and scraps that would otherwise be thrown; further congratulates the organisation's volunteers who help keep running this initiative; and also congratulates their work with schools and youth clubs to foster the...

That this House congratulates Karl Thompson on completing the latest edition of his Island Challenge to raise funds for medical care; further congratulates him on organising and taking part in the challenge every year since its launch in 2023; and also congratulates him for raising over £400,000 for life-changing medical care for children and babies in Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

That this House congratulates Karl Thompson on completing the latest edition of his Island Challenge to raise funds for medical care; further congratulates him on organising and taking part in the challenge every year since its launch in 2023; and also congratulates him for raising over £400,000 for life-changing medical...

This House congratulates Wokingham’s Nina Barough CBE on being awarded Freedom of the City of London; celebrates her important charitable work in public health and cancer support; puts on record its thanks to her for her role in founding Walk the Walk, a charitable organisation fundraising for breast cancer support and advocacy; looks forward to the next MoonWalk London event in 2027 which will raise vital funds for this cause; and further congratulates Walk the Walk on having already raised over £2,270,000 in 2026 alone and £146 million in total.

This House congratulates Wokingham’s Nina Barough CBE on being awarded Freedom of the City of London; celebrates her important charitable work in public health and cancer support; puts on record its thanks to her for her role in founding Walk the Walk, a charitable organisation fundraising for breast cancer support...

That this House congratulates The Two Poplars in Wokingham on being the winner of the Wokingham's Best Pub Competition, organised by the hon. Member for Wokingham and voted on by members of the local community; further congratulates the runner-up establishment The White Horse in Holme Grange, and all the other local businesses that secured votes from customers; supports the vital role the hospitality industry plays in supporting local communities; calls upon the Government to recognise this contribution across the country by easing the economic conditions these businesses operate in; and thanks the people of Wokingham constituency for their enthusiastic participation in supporting local businesses with both their votes and their custom.

That this House congratulates The Two Poplars in Wokingham on being the winner of the Wokingham's Best Pub Competition, organised by the hon. Member for Wokingham and voted on by members of the local community; further congratulates the runner-up establishment The White Horse in Holme Grange, and all the other...

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Knight School of Dance based in Finchampstead in Wokingham which was recently celebrated with performances of Ruby Reflections; congratulates particularly Alison Knight and the dedication she has shown in running the school all that time; recognises the positive impact such initiatives have in their communities; further recognises the benefits the Knight School of Dance brings to people of all ages including the over-65 Silver Swans class; supports fun and engaging means of keeping active at all ages; notes that such organisations provide not only skills in dance but also belonging, creativity, body positivity, expression and many other benefits; and wishes Alison, the Knight School of Dance and all its members many more positive years to come.

That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Knight School of Dance based in Finchampstead in Wokingham which was recently celebrated with performances of Ruby Reflections; congratulates particularly Alison Knight and the dedication she has shown in running the school all that time; recognises the positive impact such initiatives...

That this House recognises the recent changes to NICE’s cost effectiveness threshold, which could facilitate better access to new medicines; expresses concern that Enhertu, a treatment for people with incurable HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, remains unavailable to patients on the NHS in England; welcomes Breast Cancer Now's Enhertu Now campaign, supported by METUPUK and Make 2nds Count; and urges pharmaceutical companies Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca, NHS England and NICE to reach a deal to make Enhertu available to those who urgently need it to give them more time to live.

That this House recognises the recent changes to NICE’s cost effectiveness threshold, which could facilitate better access to new medicines; expresses concern that Enhertu, a treatment for people with incurable HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, remains unavailable to patients on the NHS in England; welcomes Breast Cancer Now's Enhertu Now campaign,...

That this House welcomes the news that 98% of Year 6 children in Wokingham Borough received a place at one of their preferred secondary schools for September 2026 on National Offer Day, including 87.4% receiving a place at their first preference school; celebrates the high quality and deeply caring nature of schools across Wokingham Borough and the UK; notes that the transition from primary to secondary school is a hugely significant step in a young person's life; and wishes the best for all pupils across the UK beginning the next step of their education in Year 7 in England and Wales, S1 in Scotland, and Year 8 in Northern Ireland.

That this House welcomes the news that 98% of Year 6 children in Wokingham Borough received a place at one of their preferred secondary schools for September 2026 on National Offer Day, including 87.4% receiving a place at their first preference school; celebrates the high quality and deeply caring nature...

That this House commends the approval of three new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities units at Walter Infant School, St Paul's Junior School, and Winnersh Primary School in Wokingham Borough, creating 40 new local SEND places backed by £2 million of secured funding; congratulates Wokingham Borough Council on this invaluable step in meeting the growing need for high-quality SEND provision; recognises that enabling children with SEND to be educated alongside their peers in their own communities is not only in the best interests of those children and their families, but also reduces costly reliance on out-of-borough placements and associated transport costs; and calls on the Government to match such local efforts with a national commitment to fund sufficient SEND provision in every community across the country.

That this House commends the approval of three new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities units at Walter Infant School, St Paul's Junior School, and Winnersh Primary School in Wokingham Borough, creating 40 new local SEND places backed by £2 million of secured funding; congratulates Wokingham Borough Council on this invaluable...

This House congratulates Indy Wokingham on the launch of its independent business network; recognises the important role of collaboration, networking, and mutual support in strengthening local economies; further recognises the benefits of local businesses taking the lead in initiatives that support their communities; commends Georgina Husstler-Sutton of Giftology for her work in bringing Indy Wokingham together; and encourages local business owners to continue supporting the initiative by attending meetings and contributing to the success of the wider community.

This House congratulates Indy Wokingham on the launch of its independent business network; recognises the important role of collaboration, networking, and mutual support in strengthening local economies; further recognises the benefits of local businesses taking the lead in initiatives that support their communities; commends Georgina Husstler-Sutton of Giftology for her...

That this House expresses concern about the ongoing gas leak on Culham Lane in Cockpole Green in the Wokingham constituency; notes the potential environmental damage and safety risks this posed by prolonged leaks; recognises the particular challenges of detecting and addressing such incidents in rural areas; urges the Government and relevant gas network operators to strengthen monitoring and response mechanisms; and calls for improved action to prevent and promptly resolve gas leaks in order to protect both the environment and public safety.

That this House expresses concern about the ongoing gas leak on Culham Lane in Cockpole Green in the Wokingham constituency; notes the potential environmental damage and safety risks this posed by prolonged leaks; recognises the particular challenges of detecting and addressing such incidents in rural areas; urges the Government and...

That this House welcomes the success of Bluebell House in Wokingham for its dedication to person-centred care; recognises the positive contribution of Social Care Future in supporting individuals and communities to live in places where they feel safe and at home; further recognises the reassurance and support this approach provides to the families of residents; further welcomes the commitment made by Blue Bell House and its partner Optalis to prioritising a warm and supportive environment; and calls on the Government to take further steps to support high-quality residential care provision across the country.

That this House welcomes the success of Bluebell House in Wokingham for its dedication to person-centred care; recognises the positive contribution of Social Care Future in supporting individuals and communities to live in places where they feel safe and at home; further recognises the reassurance and support this approach provides...

This House congratulates and commends the Limmerhill Residents Association and Save Limmerhill campaign group for their determined and impressively-organised efforts to protect one of Wokingham’s remaining green spaces; welcomes the planning inspector's decision to refuse the appeal by developers Monopro Ltd to build 60 homes on Limmerhill, recognising the harm such development would cause to the community and natural beauty of the area; notes the site's significant archaeological and environmental value, including evidence of Iron Age and Mesolithic activity; and calls on the Government to ensure that planning policy properly protects community green spaces and empowers local communities to safeguard their valued landscapes, heritage, and natural environments.

This House congratulates and commends the Limmerhill Residents Association and Save Limmerhill campaign group for their determined and impressively-organised efforts to protect one of Wokingham’s remaining green spaces; welcomes the planning inspector's decision to refuse the appeal by developers Monopro Ltd to build 60 homes on Limmerhill, recognising the harm...

That this House congratulates Wokingham-based charity Kaleidoscopic UK, and its founder Vickie Robertson BEM, on receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the essential nature of Kaleidoscopic UK's work supporting survivors of domestic abuse and especially post-separation abuse; recognises with sadness that for too many victims the end of a relationship does not end the abuse that came with it; states its concerns that such abuse often follows victims of post-separation abuse into the family court system where too many cannot secure appropriate legal representation; and shares Vickie's belief that fair justice for domestic abuse victims requires the courts to be advised by experts in domestic abuse.

That this House congratulates Wokingham-based charity Kaleidoscopic UK, and its founder Vickie Robertson BEM, on receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the essential nature of Kaleidoscopic UK's work supporting survivors of domestic abuse and especially post-separation abuse; recognises with sadness that for too many victims the end of...

That this House congratulates Wokingham-based charity Wokingham In Need, and its founder Sue Jackson, on receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the vital work done by Wokingham In Need and similar organisations in communities across the UK in providing for homeless and vulnerable people; recognises that poverty exists in every community in the UK and is devastating for those who experience it; and calls on the Government to do more to ensure that all communities in the UK are resourced to support the vulnerable regardless of crude statistical measures of deprivation.

That this House congratulates Wokingham-based charity Wokingham In Need, and its founder Sue Jackson, on receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the vital work done by Wokingham In Need and similar organisations in communities across the UK in providing for homeless and vulnerable people; recognises that poverty exists...

That this House congratulates The Link Visiting Scheme in Wokingham on being awarded the Charity of the Year title at the Great British Business and Community Awards; recognises the outstanding work the charity has done over 27 years to tackle loneliness and social isolation among older people in the Borough, by matching volunteers with older adults, running projects such as befriending, Active Minds, Link Online and friendship groups; notes the judges’ comment that the charity had made an extraordinary impact … connecting over 1,000 older adults with volunteers and calling it a shining example of compassion in action; acknowledges the value of such voluntary and community-based organisations in strengthening social bonds, improving mental health and reducing isolation; and calls on the Government to ensure that befriending and social connection services for those vulnerable to isolation are properly supported and funded.

That this House congratulates The Link Visiting Scheme in Wokingham on being awarded the Charity of the Year title at the Great British Business and Community Awards; recognises the outstanding work the charity has done over 27 years to tackle loneliness and social isolation among older people in the Borough,...

That this House recognises and commends the Barkham Hookers, a voluntary knitting and crocheting group based in Barkham in Wokingham constituency, for their dedicated work each year producing handcrafted poppies and bespoke poppy-items in support of Remembrance Sunday; notes that the group has raised significant funds for the Poppy Appeal by selling handmade crocheted poppies and that all of the proceeds from their poppy sales go directly to the appeal; further notes the group’s workshops bringing together residents of all ages which both foster community spirit and promote remembrance of those who have served; and calls on the Government and relevant charitable bodies to recognise and support such grassroots community-led initiatives that strengthen our national act of remembrance and contribute to funding for veterans and their associated charities.

That this House recognises and commends the Barkham Hookers, a voluntary knitting and crocheting group based in Barkham in Wokingham constituency, for their dedicated work each year producing handcrafted poppies and bespoke poppy-items in support of Remembrance Sunday; notes that the group has raised significant funds for the Poppy Appeal...

That this House commends Steve McManus on his leadership of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; expresses sadness at his announcement of his intention to step down as its Chief Executive, a position he has held since 2017; recognises that under his leadership the Trust has stood out in the NHS staff survey and has become a groundbreaking centre of research; further commends particularly his dedication in recent years to securing a future for Royal Berkshire Hospital under the New Hospitals Program in a political environment of continuous uncertainty; looks forward to working with him in the forthcoming months before his departure; and further expresses with confidence that Steve will enjoy success in his future endeavours.

That this House commends Steve McManus on his leadership of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; expresses sadness at his announcement of his intention to step down as its Chief Executive, a position he has held since 2017; recognises that under his leadership the Trust has stood out in the...

That this House celebrates autistic Wokingham-based racing driver Bobby Trundley and his teammate Asha Silver, competing with the world’s only all-disabled competitive motor racing team, Team BRIT; congratulates them on extending their championship lead in the Britcar Endurance Championship with a class win at Oulton Park on 11 October; wishes Bobby, Asha and Team BRIT the best as they chase a championship title at the next race; recognises the importance of motorsport to the regional economy of South East England and to the UK as a whole; believes that autistic people are capable of great achievements when society provides the right support and accommodation; and affirms that competitive sport is for everyone.

That this House celebrates autistic Wokingham-based racing driver Bobby Trundley and his teammate Asha Silver, competing with the world’s only all-disabled competitive motor racing team, Team BRIT; congratulates them on extending their championship lead in the Britcar Endurance Championship with a class win at Oulton Park on 11 October; wishes...