Wokingham

On Friday December 1 Wokingham District Council’s chairman Cllr Angus Ross and chief executive Doug Patterson hosted a visit by executives from Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission who are on a fact-finding trip to the UK.

The 20-strong group, visiting for 14 days, have a particular interest in learning more about recent public service system reforms and to see at first hand what services local government provides.

Keen to know more about how Wokingham District Council operates and provides services to local residents, the group will hear chief executive Doug Patterson talk about the council structure and explain in detail how decisions are made. He will also explain the workings of council finances. And, the chairman of Wokingham District Council Cllr Angus Ross will outline the history of the council to the group.

Cllr Angus Ross, chairman of the district council, said: “It is hoped that the visit will provide the executives with a useful and informative introduction to local government and I look forward to meeting them.”

Wokingham District Council