Greens call for kerbside glass collection 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, […] Read more »
Flytipping & Kendrick Road graffiti, tackled! 23 December 2021 / 17 April 2024 by robseymour 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 […] Read more »
Toilets needed in Palmer Park. Sign our petition for action 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 […] Read more »
Green campaigner launches Warmer Reading petition 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 […] Read more »
Greens back additional investment for Waterloo Meadows play area 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 […] Read more »
Labour-run Reading Council still hasn’t filled accounts 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. […] Read more »
Tidying up Whitley St 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 […] Read more »
Reading Greens only party to gain councillor 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 […] Read more »
