Greens take up more committee places than ever before 30 May 2024 / 9 June 2024 by robwhite Greens have celebrated the amazing local election results where the Green Party was the only party in Reading to achieve a net gain in councillors – in the Reading Central MP area Labour have 21 councillors, there are eight Greens, only three Conservatives and no Lib Dems. Following this the Green Party is taking up […] Read more »
Thanks for voting Green 6 May 2024 / 6 May 2024 by robwhite Councillor Rob White (Green Party, leader of the main opposition party) said: “Thanks to everyone who voted Green. We had some amazing some results. In Reading Councillor Dave McElroy was re-elected in Redlands. In Park Sarah Magon was re-elected. And in Katesgrove Kate Nikulina was elected. “If you aren’t a member already join us here and help […] Read more »
Green Party working for a fairer, greener and cleaner Reading 17 April 2024 / 27 April 2024 by niallsomerville The local Green Party has unveiled its plans to create a fairer, greener and cleaner Reading ahead of the local elections this year. As usual, the Green Party is a standing candidates in every ward across the town. Priorities in their local manifesto include: The Green Party are currently the main opposition party on Reading […] Read more »
Green Party standing a candidate in every Reading ward 14 April 2024 / 27 April 2024 by robwhite The Green Party is a standing candidates in every ward across Reading. The Green Party are currently the main opposition party on Reading Borough Council, with more councillors than both the Conservatives and Lib Dems. They have councillors in Park, Redlands and Katesgrove wards. The make-up of the council is 32 Labour, seven Green, five […] Read more »
Green Party announces Reading Central MP candidate ahead of general election 15 March 2024 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville The Green Party’s candidate for the new Reading Central Parliamentary constituency is local Councillor Dave McElroy (Redlands Ward). Dave is a scientist, a dad, and a sports lover. He has lived in Reading since 2017 and works for an international organisation dedicated to protecting land and farmers. As a hardworking councillor, Dave is a tireless […] Read more »
Greens disappointed that Labour has ditched green investment pledge 29 February 2024 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville Greens have lobbied for action on renewables and insulation The Labour Party ditching its plan to spend £28 billion a year on green investments is a big step backward. It’s bad for Reading’s environment, Reading’s economy, and for creating good jobs in the town. Protecting our planet for the future and making sure the UK […] Read more »
Councillor Dave McElroy’s campaigning on Reading Council emptying bins on time pays off 26 February 2024 / 27 April 2024 by niallsomerville Councillor Dave McElroy (Green Party, Redlands) has welcomed council investment in emptying bins as part of the council’s budget. This is following much Green Party campaigning on missed and delayed bin collections. Green councillors have for some time been campaigning on Labour-run Reading Council’s poor record on delayed and missed bin collections. At the peak […] Read more »
Only one third of affordable housing needed being built in Reading 12 February 2024 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville Reading Council have delivered just a third of the affordable housing needed in Reading. According to the Berkshire Strategic Housing Market Assessment Reading needs 406 new affordable homes delivered every year for residents in need, but the council have managed just 135 last year. This is down from 178 the previous year. Councillor Dave McElroy […] Read more »
One week sees over 200 Reading roads with grey bin delays 5 January 2024 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville Many roads have experienced delays with collecting their bins recently adding to wider litter and fly tipping problems. For the week commencing Monday 13 November: Councillor Dave McElroy (Green Party, Redlands Ward) said: “For the week commencing Monday 13 November, 24% of roads had a delay with their bin collection. Overflowing bins leads to problems […] Read more »
Tackling Lydford Road graffiti 26 October 2023 / 21 June 2024 by robwhite Greens have been lobbying on the Lydford Road graffiti for some time. Recently they have had some success with a number of pieces cleared. Councillor Dave McElroy says, “Lydford Road is looking better, with many pieces of graffiti painted over. There are still some to go, which we have reported to the council.” Read more »
