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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 […]
8 April 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite
– Council elections on Thursday 5 May 2022 – Vote Green three times in Park, Redlands and Katesgrove – You have up until midnight on Thursday 14 April to register to vote: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote – You have up until 5 PM on Tuesday 19 April to register for a postal vote: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-post Reading Green Party is […]
7 April 2022 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville
Green councillor Rob White has campaigned to insulate Reading homes. Reading’s Labour-run council has had to return £495,000 of a government grant which was for insulating more Reading homes. The grant had to be returned because the council overestimated the number of council properties which would be eligible and the council was unable to “generate […]
3 March 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite
The Green Party deplores the invasion of Ukraine and condemns the unprovoked aggression against a sovereign nation in the strongest terms. The party calls for immediate and stringent sanctions on Russia. Greens are supporting the local Ukraine anti-war vigil on Friday in Reading town centre. Green Party councillor David McElroy said, “It is with unspeakable […]
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 […]
28 February 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite
At Reading Council’s budget meeting Green councillors called for more money to be spent tackling fuel poverty. Commenting after the meeting Green councillor Rob White said: “In Reading at least 7000 households live in fuel poverty. The Resolution Foundation estimates that this could triple without appropriate intervention. At the budget meeting we called on the […]
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 […]
17 February 2022 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite
Since the controversial catering company Caterlink took over the Reading Council area school meals contract, significant changes have been made to the food choice being offered to Reading’s school children. Following this the take-up of school meals has dropped significantly compared to before the pandemic. Greens are asking what people think about these changes and […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 December 2021 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite
Councillors Brenda McGonigle, Josh Williams and Rob White campaigning for better toilets in Palmer Park. The Victorian heritage toilet block has been left to rot by the council for decades. we deserve better! Sign our petition During the pandemic the toilets in the Palmer Park Café and Sports Stadium were closed to park users, leaving […]
10 November 2021 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville
Local campaigners Louise Keane, Kate Nikulina and Doug Cresswell campaigning for a Warmer Reading. Green campaigner Doug Creswell (pictured right) has launched a petition to get the council to insulate more homes in Reading and create a warmer town. In Reading before the recent fuel price increase already 7290 households couldn’t afford to heat their […]