Following the 2022 election a Liberal Democrat-led coalition with Labour and the independent councillors formed to run the council.

Political control since 1974 has been as follows:[10][11] Lower-tier non-metropolitan district Unitary authority The role of mayor is largely ceremonial in Wokingham, and is usually held by a different councillor each year.

The latest political balance on the Council in Feb 2025 following by elections, deaths and resignations of whip are.

[26] Since May 2024 there have been two changes - In Shinfield a Labour Councillor elected in May resigned and the Conservative candidate Jackie Rance gained the seat in November.

The building began as a house, built c. 1870 as the rectory for nearby St Paul's Church.