Local News
30 April 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
With Labour apparently just abandoning Reading to its fate, we need a transport revolution in Reading to give us air we can breathe and rid us of traffic gridlock. The first thing we think about should not be how do we get more cars on our roads, it should be less. With no plan at […]
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29 April 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
As we come towards an ‘all-out’ local election, people have a very rare chance to really change Reading for the better. Greens know that the first word in front of any new development should be sustainable. Whether it’s business or housing, leisure or community, it must be sustainable for the future. A lot of the […]
13 April 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
With graffiti, a broken light, and residents saying they feel unsafe using it, the Katesgrove Lane IDR underpass needs to be improved. Green campaigner Louise Keane says, “We should all feel safe to walk our streets, and that includes the Katesgrove Lane IDR underpass. We’ve raised concerns with the council and hope for action. If […]
Greens welcome new PostOffice on Christchurch Rd Greens welcome the recent announcement that a new Post Office branch is opening in Redlands. From 16th May, residents will be able get Post Office services at 72 Christchurch Road. Green councillor Jamie Whitham says, “With a Labour council keen on big development and big business we need […]
The Hexham Road area has been neglected by the Labour council, but Greens have been working for improvements: Tell us what issues are impacting you at www.bit.ly/topissue
Redlands elected a second Green councillor last year. With every seat on the council up for election, Cllr David McElroy, Cllr Jamie Whitham and campaigner Kathryn McCann are proud to be Redlands candidates this May. David says, “We’ve had incredible support from across the ward including the new St. Johns and University areas. It would […]
3 March 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
BOUNDARY CHANGES IN READING MEAN ‘ALL-OUT’ ELECTIONS Park Ward has seen Green candidates win the last ten elections and work hard to make a difference to the area they love. With every seat on the council up for election Green councillors Rob White, Brenda McGonigle and Josh Williams are all proud to stand again in […]
HUB CAFÉ OPEN FOR COFFEE AT 21 CHOLMELEY ROAD Green councillor Rob White says, “Aurora are a community enterprise running the Hub Café at 21 Cholmeley Road. They sell coffee, milkshakes, fresh bakes and good conversation. They also offer educational support to vulnerable young people and have evening activities for people of all ages including […]
23 February 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
Greens call for more outside gym equipment in Palmer Park Despite promises from Labour councillors to minimise disruption, disappointingly Palmer Park sports centre will close from April until December. Councillor Jamie Whitham says, “Exercise is so important for our physical and mental wellbeing. With the price of gym membership soaring and the Palmer Park sports […]
18 February 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
Greens press university to recruit more staff Staff have left the university’s Community team and not been replaced. This team deals with everything from student recycling to anti-social behaviour. Green campaigner Kathryn McCann says: “This team does important work, so we’ll keep pressing the university to rebuild it.” Tell us what you think the team […]
