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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 […]
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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. […]
