Council Finance

As Woking’s MP and a former Deputy Leader of Woking Borough Council, Will has been at the forefront of tackling the council’s financial crisis following its effective bankruptcy in 2023. His key contributions include:

As an MP

• Securing Financial Relief – Will successfully lobbied the government to reduce the interest rate on Woking Borough Council’s borrowing, saving the council around £20 million per year. (Woking News & Mail)
• Advocating for Debt Resolution – He has called on the government to write off a portion of the council’s unsustainable £2 billion debt and provide a multi-year financial support package to protect essential services. (Woking News & Mail)
• Pressuring Ministers for Support – Will has held meetings with government ministers, urging them to take responsibility for the financial mismanagement that led to Woking’s bankruptcy and to deliver a fair funding deal for the town. (The Guardian)

As Deputy Leader of Woking Borough Council

• Delivering a Balanced Budget – Will and his Liberal Democrat colleagues produced the council’s first truly balanced budget in a decade, achieving over £8 million in savings while minimising cuts to frontline services. (Woking News & Mail)
• Protecting Vulnerable Communities – Despite financial constraints, he prioritised funding for community organisations such as Citizens Advice Woking and Woking Community Transport. (Woking News & Mail)
• Ensuring Accountability – He has worked to improve transparency in the council’s financial decisions, ensuring that past mistakes are not repeated and that public funds are spent responsibly.

Will remains committed to securing a sustainable financial future for Woking while standing up for local services and residents.