Cost of Labour’s accounts fiasco £1 million and rising 3 July 2023 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville Two years ago the Local Democracy reporter was reporting on Labour’s late accounts costing the Reading taxpayer over £1 million. The 2019/20 accounts have only just been signed off. This is 2 years late. Councillor Rob White (Green Party, leader of the main opposition group on Reading Council) said: “Labour councillors failed the people of […] Read more »
No dentist taking on new NHS patients in Reading 28 June 2023 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville Green Party research has shown that no dentist is taking on new NHS patients in Reading. Green campaigner Kate Nikulina is petitioning Reading Council to lobby the Integrated Care Board, government and come up with a plan to address this issue. The petition can be signed here. The shortage of NHS dentists is being made […] Read more »
Event: How is Reading doing at tackling climate change? 24 May 2023 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite As part of the climate festival Tracey Rawling Church from Reading Climate Action Network is coming to speak with us about Reading’s Climate Action Plan and how it is going. When: 20th June 7.30 PM Where: Outlook pub, downstairs room, 76 King’s Rd, Reading, RG1 3BJ What: presentation with question-and-answer Who: everyone welcome, no charge […] Read more »
Green’s in stronger position as Reading’s main opposition party 5 May 2023 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite Hi A big thank you to everyone who voted for the Green Party at the council elections yesterday. We are now in a stronger position as the main opposition party on Reading Council. We will keep working hard all year round for a fairer, greener and cleaner town. Key results are: Park Ward – Councillor […] Read more »
Reading Greens announce council election candidates 13 April 2023 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite Greens call for Right Homes, Right Place, Right Price Charter Green Party councillors became the main opposition party after 2022 council elections. Reading Green Party has announced its candidates to stand in the 4 May local elections. A total of 17 Greens are to stand across all wards in the Reading Council elections. The local […] Read more »
Greens working hard for two Park Ward wins at May Reading Council elections 4 April 2023 / 4 April 2023 by niallsomerville Greens thank Councillor Brenda McGonigle for 7 years of hard work in Park Ward With elections coming up on Thursday 4 May, Green Party Councillor Josh Williams is standing for re-election. Green Party Councillor Brenda McGonigle is retiring, but hard-working local campaigner Sarah Magon hopes to be elected in Brenda’s place. Green Party Councillor and […] Read more »
More warm spaces in Reading 13 March 2023 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite Greens have been campaigning for the council to do more to coordinate Warm Spaces in Reading to help those struggling to heat their homes. Greens councillors and campaigners have been petitioning and asking questions on this issue. The council now have a list up on their website. https://www.reading.gov.uk/housing/money-matters/warm-spaces-in-reading/ Green campaigner Sarah Magon says, “A warm […] Read more »
Reading Council consulting on cycling in station underpass 15 February 2023 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite Reading Council is consulting on opening Reading Station underpass to cyclists. Katesgrove Green Councillor Doug Cresswell says, “Finally Labour-run Reading Council is consulting on opening Reading station underpass to cyclists. This is one of the many missing-links in Reading’s cycle network. This should have been done the first time round when the station underpass was […] Read more »
Voter ID needed at polling stations in May elections 30 January 2023 / 17 April 2024 by niallsomerville Residents will now have to show photographic ID to be able to vote at polling stations in Thursday 4 May council elections. The alternative for people who prefer not to vote at a polling station, is to apply to the Council for a postal vote, or appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf. People can […] Read more »
How to get a resident’s 30% discount at council leisure centres 24 January 2023 / 17 April 2024 by robwhite See below for how to get a resident’s 30% discount at Palmer Park, South Reading, Rivermead and Meadway leisure centres (now run by GLL/Better). We are sharing this information because unfortunately the council and GLL haven’t made it easy to find. You can get the discount by having a “Better Adult/Junior Resident” membership from the […] Read more »
