Greens work tirelessly, all year round, alongside our local communities. Together we have achieved much, but there is still plenty to do. We want to make our vision for a fairer, greener and cleaner town a reality. Get involved and make a difference.

Our priorities for a fairer, greener and cleaner town

1. TACKLING POVERTY: We will support everyone particularly those on low incomes to get through the cost of living crisis. We will insulate houses to bring down energy bills. Also our campaign means the council is now an accredited Living Wage employer. All organisations should pay at least a Living Wage.

2. CLIMATE ACTION AND GREEN SPACE: Doubling Reading’s tree cover, zero carbon and protecting our wildlife will improve our green spaces and environment.

3. HEALTH: Protecting budgets to tackle drug and alcohol dependency. Increased support for mental health across the borough will all support public health.

4. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: More council housing, funding for tackling rough sleeping, licensing all landlords and a mass insulation scheme will mean a safe, warm home for all.

5. SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT: Boosting walking and cycling with 20mph zones and car-free school streets will cut congestion and air pollution. Solutions like a Clean Air Zone will protect our green spaces from more road-building.

6. PROTECTING PUBLIC SERVICES: Decent public services are vital to residents’ physical and mental health. Under Labour children's centres are being closed, swimming pools drained and library hours cut. Greens will stand up for public services.

7. CLEANING UP READING: We will push for kerbside glass collection, action on fly-tipping and support reuse groups to promote better waste management.

8. GREAT SCHOOLS: More support for children to catch up on missed education and have good mental health. No child should be going hungry in the holidays or any time.

9. BETTER CARE: Improved terms for carers will improve care. We’ve worked with UNISON to support their Ethical Care Charter. This will see carers getting at least a Living Wage and an end to zero hour contracts and rushed 15-minute care visits.

10. LOCAL BUSINESSES: Investment in local shopping areas will encourage variety in our local shops and support locally sourced, affordable food. We will also work for the council to spend more with local businesses.

11. READING’S CULTURE: Support for local artists and our conservation areas will strengthen our culture and protect our heritage for future generations.

12. OUR COMMUNITY: More support for residents organising community initiatives like the street parties and Play Streets in their roads will bring neighbourhoods together after Covid.

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