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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 […]
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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 […]
17 September 2021 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite
Louise, Kate and Rob working hard to improve Waterloo Meadows play area. Greens have called for improvements to the Waterloo Meadows play area and supported investing £95,000 for much needed remedial work to make it fit for local children to use safely. Green campaigner Louise Keane who came a close second at the Katesgrove council […]
14 September 2021 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite
Labour-run Reading Council still hasn’t filed its accounts properly. Cllr Rob White says, “As the Council moves into yet another year with accounts not properly filed and increasing auditor fees, it’s clear that the cuts of the past ten years fell in the wrong place. The Council shouldn’t waste another million pounds getting this right. […]
1 July 2021 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite
Local campaigner Louise Keane calls for council to tidy up Whitley Street. The Whitley Street shopping area is plagued by overflowing bins, dumped rubbish and litter. Green candidate Louise Keane has launched a petition to get the council to tidy up the area. Louise Keane said, “We’ve had success with trees planted, and protecting the […]
13 June 2021 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville
Cllr Jamie Whitham, Cllr David McElroy and local campaigner Kathryn McCann campaigning to get graffiti cleared. At the council elections in Reading, the Green Party held hard-working Green Councillor Brenda McGonigle’s seat in Park Ward (alongside Cllr Josh Williams and Cllr Rob White). In Redlands Ward, David McElroy had been working all year and was […]
