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The Woking Liberal Democrats discuss the trials and tribulations of living in Woking under the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. They highlight some of the major challenges, inspiring stories and future opportunities facing the people of Woking, whilst shining a spotlight on those running our borough to ensure they’re acting with the residents’ best interest in mind. The hosts are in listening and exploring mode and are keen to hear what’s happening in and around Woking. Contact them by email - Liberal.Lockdown@WokingLibDems.org.uk to share your experiences in writing or by appearing in one of their podcasts.

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Woking Borough Council Finances - What's The Future?

July 17, 2023 • Woking Councillors Peter Graves and Dale Roberts • Season 2 • Episode 7

On Wednesday 7 June 2023, the Section 151 Officer and Interim Director of Finance issued Woking Borough Council with a Section 114 Notice in response to the unprecedented financial challenges facing the authority.

In previous podcasts Lib Dem Councillors Peter Graves and Dale Roberts have discussed the prospects of WBC being issued with a Section 114 notice. Now that such a notice has been formally issued how is it going to affect the residents of Woking? Whilst much will depend upon the findings of the accountants Councillor Roberts identifies some of the ideas being explored which will result in Woking Council being a successful local authority and less of a failing bank. Service redesign, good value for money, resident engagement, openness and transparency of decision making are all part of the mix.

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