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15 February 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
Energy bills could rise by 50% this spring. Residents demand help with cost of home insulation Cllr Dave McElroy petitions reading council to insulate more homes In spring energy bills could go up again by as much as 50%. More than 7290 households in Reading already can’t afford to heat their home already. Insulating homes […]
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11 February 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
Green campaigner Louise Keane recently ran the Reading Santa Run to raise money for local charities. Louise says, “I ran the Reading Santa Run alongside a friend to raise money for the Rotary Club. They do amazing work supporting local charities in the area. We ran the whole way in under 45 mins. I love […]
9 February 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
Friends of waterloo meadows organise conservation activities. why not help out? Green campaigner Kate Nikulina supports Friends of Waterloo Meadows and their work to help maintain and improve the green space as an asset for the local community. Kate says, “Waterloo Meadows is an amazing resource on our doorstep. The group, which was formed in […]
4 February 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
Local Green Party councillor Jamie Whitham has issued a public challenge to Reading West MP Alok Sharma Local Green Party councillor Jamie Whitham has issued a public challenge to Reading West MP Alok Sharma over his stance on the Partygate scandal. With Boris Johnson being accused of lying to Parliament over parties held in No.10 […]
3 February 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
greens help to Improve neglected Northumberland Avenue Residents raised concerns with us about litter and speeding on Northumberland Avenue. A new bin has been installed by the shops and we are also lobbying the police and council over speeding. Green campaigner Kathryn McCann says: “We will keep up the pressure for action. In the meantime […]
23 December 2021 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour
Reading greens campaigning to expand glass collection In the past Reading has been one of the worst areas in the country for recycling. Following Green lobbying, a food waste collection has finally arrived and some flats also get a glass collection. We’re working to expand the glass collection to kerbside. Green campaigner Kate Nikulina said, […]
Jamie, Dave and Kat are working hard on the issues that matter to you Local Greens have reported the ‘eyesore’ graffiti at the top of Kendrick Road many times. The council have now cleared it. Illegally dumped waste and graffiti can have a huge impact on the local environment and the quality of life of […]
