Conservative Party

The redesigned exterior for the multi-million pound project to upgrade The Hexagon Theatre in Reading.

Central Reading

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Hexagon £13.7 million upgrade project scaled back due to escalating costs

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

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Fees set to increase in Reading this week - including for cafes and extra bins

Councillor Micky Leng has led the council's objections to government rule changes which could mean

Councillor Micky Leng has led the council's objections to government rule changes which could mean

Planning and development

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Reading masterplan for thousands of new homes moves ahead

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speaking at the conservatives unfiltered speech series held by the Earley and Woodley Conservatives.

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speaking at the conservatives unfiltered speech series held by the Earley and Woodley Conservatives.

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Earley and Woodley Conservatives welcome Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg at latest talk

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Waste collection

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Free waste collection service SCRAPPED after two years

The full meeting of Reading Borough Council on October 15.

The full meeting of Reading Borough Council on October 15.

Reading Borough Council

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Hopes for longer term funding for Reading council from new Labour government

Reading Conservative councillors Raj Singh, Isobel Ballsdon and Stephen Goss.

Reading Conservative councillors Raj Singh, Isobel Ballsdon and Stephen Goss.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Government slammed in Reading for cutting winter fuel payment

The Recreation Road car park in Tilehurst.

The Recreation Road car park in Tilehurst.

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Petition to reinstate Tilehurst free parking received - but change is unlikely

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

Reading Borough Council

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Reading Borough Council apologies over 'shock' of parking fines blunder

The site of the demolished bungalow in Hawthorne Road, Caversham.

The site of the demolished bungalow in Hawthorne Road, Caversham.

Conservative Party

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Neighbours divided over contentious plan for new homes in Caversham

Paul Carnell, a resident and member of the Conservative Party, has blasted the council over the parking fines blunder.

Paul Carnell, a resident and member of the Conservative Party, has blasted the council over the parking fines blunder.

Reading Borough Council

Reading council blasted by neighbour for parking fines blunder

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) with a neighbour called Carole while campaigning in Reading.

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) with a neighbour called Carole while campaigning in Reading.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Petition to save winter fuel payments for '10,000' elderly pensioners in Reading

Paul Carnell, a former Conservative councillor, has questions over why a 20mph speed limit is set to be imposed at Northcourt Ave and Wellington Ave.

Paul Carnell, a former Conservative councillor, has questions over why a 20mph speed limit is set to be imposed at Northcourt Ave and Wellington Ave.

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Questions raised over 20mph speed restrictions coming to university area

Ed Davey (left) and Wokingham PPC Clive Jones (right) visit Royal Berkshire Hospital on Friday 20 October 2023 (Credit: LDRS)

Ed Davey (left) and Wokingham PPC Clive Jones (right) visit Royal Berkshire Hospital on Friday 20 October 2023 (Credit: LDRS)

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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MP weighs in on clash over hospital amid warning of painful decisions in next budget

Pauline Jorgensen (second from left) the former Conservative candidate for the Earley and Woodley constituency, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with fellow Conservatives Raj Singh, Jack Rankin (now MP for Windsor) and Ross Mackinnon.

Pauline Jorgensen (second from left) the former Conservative candidate for the Earley and Woodley constituency, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with fellow Conservatives Raj Singh, Jack Rankin (now MP for Windsor) and Ross Mackinnon.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Clash over Royal Berkshire Hospital as concern raised about painful decisions ahead

Olivia Bailey, the Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

Olivia Bailey, the Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

Conservative Party

New Reading MP addresses concerns about e-bikes and new hospital project

Labour accused of 'breaking promise' over new Royal Berkshire Hospital project

Labour accused of 'breaking promise' over new Royal Berkshire Hospital project

Conservative Party

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Labour accused of 'breaking promise' over new Royal Berkshire Hospital project

Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Conservative Party

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Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Green councillors Sarah Magon and Kathryn McCann have maintained their opposition to a bus lane in London Road, Reading.

Green councillors Sarah Magon and Kathryn McCann have maintained their opposition to a bus lane in London Road, Reading.

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Dramatic debate over new bus lanes coming to Reading

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Conservative Party

Labour narrowly win first ever general election contest in Earley and Woodley

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Central Reading

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Clean sweep as Labour wins all three Reading constituencies

Adam Gillman from TUSC and Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Reading Central at the general election count.

Adam Gillman from TUSC and Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Reading Central at the general election count.

Central Reading

IN PICTURES: the excitement of the election count for Reading Central

The candidate podium for the Reading Central general election count 2024.

The candidate podium for the Reading Central general election count 2024.

Conservative Party

Battle for second place in Reading Central sees Conservatives come runners up

Six of the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary candidates at the general election hustings at Pangbourne College. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Six of the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary candidates at the general election hustings at Pangbourne College. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

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Labour Party wins first contest in Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough Councillors and party activists.

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough Councillors and party activists.

Conservative Party

General Election 2024: Labour wins Reading Central with 12,000 vote majority

Conservatives on campaign in Reading, featuring Nick Fudge, candidate for Kentwood ward, Ben

Conservatives on campaign in Reading, featuring Nick Fudge, candidate for Kentwood ward, Ben

Conservative Party

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Meet Ross Mackinnon, Conservative MP candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Pauline Jorgensen Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, at the Hall Farm site for 4,500 homes with councillors Rebecca and Charles Margetts.

Pauline Jorgensen Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, at the Hall Farm site for 4,500 homes with councillors Rebecca and Charles Margetts.

Conservative Party

2

Clash over 4,500 new homes on farmland south of M4

Raj Singh, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central seat, and a borough councillor for Kentwood ward. Credit: Raj Singh, Reading Central Conservatives

Raj Singh, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central seat, and a borough councillor for Kentwood ward. Credit: Raj Singh, Reading Central Conservatives

Central Reading

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Meet Raj Singh, councillor and Conservative candidate for Reading Central

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

4

Tory claim Labour opponent advocates 'seizing private land'

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) -

Pauline Jorgensen (Conservative), Yuan Yang (Labour) and Tahir Maher (Liberal Democrats) -

Conservative Party

4

Earley and Woodley candidates clash over poverty and housebuilding in radio debate

Ed Davey (left) and Wokingham PPC Clive Jones (right) visit Royal Berkshire Hospital on Friday 20 October 2023 (Credit: LDRS)

Ed Davey (left) and Wokingham PPC Clive Jones (right) visit Royal Berkshire Hospital on Friday 20 October 2023 (Credit: LDRS)

Conservative Party

8

Anger over Conservative government 'failure to deliver' new Royal Berkshire 'Hospital

Tony Page, representing Labour, Raj Singh, Conservative and Henry Wright, Liberal Democrat, both candidates for Reading Central, and Carolyne Culver, Green candidate for Reading W&MB at the Surfers Against Sewage Hustings. Credit: James A, LDRS

Tony Page, representing Labour, Raj Singh, Conservative and Henry Wright, Liberal Democrat, both candidates for Reading Central, and Carolyne Culver, Green candidate for Reading W&MB at the Surfers Against Sewage Hustings. Credit: James A, LDRS

Conservative Party

2

Reading German-style bottle recycling scheme floated at hustings

Gillian Keegan, education secretary and Conservative MP candidate for Chichester with Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley with party activists and neighbours in Shinfield. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Gillian Keegan, education secretary and Conservative MP candidate for Chichester with Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative candidate for Earley and Woodley with party activists and neighbours in Shinfield. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Conservative Party

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Labour plan to tax private school tuition fees blasted as 'horrible and pernicious'

Ross Mackinnon (CON), Olivia Bailey (LAB), Helen Belcher OBE (Lib Dem), Estelle Bailey, the chief executive of Berkshire Bucks and Oxford Wildlife Trust, Carolyne Culver (Green), and Adrian Abbs (Independent). Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Ross Mackinnon (CON), Olivia Bailey (LAB), Helen Belcher OBE (Lib Dem), Estelle Bailey, the chief executive of Berkshire Bucks and Oxford Wildlife Trust, Carolyne Culver (Green), and Adrian Abbs (Independent). Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Conservative Party

Six candidates for Reading West MP seat set for hustings

Raj Singh the Conservative parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central seat, with supporters in Forbury Gardens. Credit: Reading Central Conservatives

Raj Singh the Conservative parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central seat, with supporters in Forbury Gardens. Credit: Reading Central Conservatives

Central Reading

5

Conservative MP candidate pledges to prioritise Reading in campaign launch

Ross Mackinnon (CON), Olivia Bailey (LAB), Helen Belcher OBE (Lib Dem), Estelle Bailey, the chief executive of Berkshire Bucks and Oxford Wildlife Trust, Carolyne Culver (Green), and Adrian Abbs (Independent). Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Ross Mackinnon (CON), Olivia Bailey (LAB), Helen Belcher OBE (Lib Dem), Estelle Bailey, the chief executive of Berkshire Bucks and Oxford Wildlife Trust, Carolyne Culver (Green), and Adrian Abbs (Independent). Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Conservative Party

2

West Reading MP candidates make their cases at hustings

The Houses of Parliament in London.

The Houses of Parliament in London.

Bracknell Forest

3

Conservatives could face wipe out in Berkshire, election projection states

Matt Rodda MP has raised concerns about the huge 1,000 apartment Vastern Court development in Reading, which was allowed on appeal.

Matt Rodda MP has raised concerns about the huge 1,000 apartment Vastern Court development in Reading, which was allowed on appeal.

Central Reading

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Fears over plans for 1000 flats and shops demolished in Reading

Henley Business School at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, Credit: Henley Business School (Flickr)

Henley Business School at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, Credit: Henley Business School (Flickr)

Conservative Party

5

Fears Conservative plan to scrap courses could have impact on Reading university

Councillor Raj Singh, Conservative candidate for the Reading Central constituency for the general election, with Reading Borough Council chief executive Jackie Yates. Credit: Reading Central Conservatives

Councillor Raj Singh, Conservative candidate for the Reading Central constituency for the general election, with Reading Borough Council chief executive Jackie Yates. Credit: Reading Central Conservatives

Conservative Party

Councillor selected as Conservative candidate for main Reading MP seat

Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative MP candidate for Earley and Woodley, in a visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Conservative Party

Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative MP candidate for Earley and Woodley, in a visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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Conservatives commit to building new Royal Berkshire Hospital if elected

Ross Mackinnon has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Reading West & Mid Berkshire parliamentary seat. Credit: Reading West & Mid Berkshire Conservative Party

Ross Mackinnon has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Reading West & Mid Berkshire parliamentary seat. Credit: Reading West & Mid Berkshire Conservative Party

Conservative Party

1

'There is a decent Tory vote here': Candidate's hopes to turn Reading West blue

Councillor Micky Leng has led the council's objections to government rule changes which could mean more development in Reading.

Councillor Micky Leng has led the council's objections to government rule changes which could mean more development in Reading.

Conservative Party

12

Fears rule changes could force even more flats on Reading

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, and Matthew Barber re-elected Conservative police and crime commissioner for the Thames Valley in a visit to Woodley. Credit: Conservative Party

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, and Matthew Barber re-elected Conservative police and crime commissioner for the Thames Valley in a visit to Woodley. Credit: Conservative Party

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CCTV coming to Woodley soon to catch out criminals

PIC BY STEWART TURKINGTON. www.stphotos.co.uk.

PIC BY STEWART TURKINGTON. www.stphotos.co.uk.

Conservative Party

2

"Tories have broken Britain" former council leader blasts party in MP bid

Keith Baker, Wokingham Borough Mayor and Abdul Loyes, Deputy Mayor for 2021-22. Credit: Pauline Jorgensen

Keith Baker, Wokingham Borough Mayor and Abdul Loyes, Deputy Mayor for 2021-22. Credit: Pauline Jorgensen

Conservative Party

Well known councillor stands down after 18 years of service

New faces, and a couple of returning ones, on Reading Borough Council after 2024 elections.

New faces, and a couple of returning ones, on Reading Borough Council after 2024 elections.

Conservative Party

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Fresh faces on Reading Borough Council following local elections 2024

Daya Pal Singh, elected Labour councillor for Emmer Green ward. Credit: James Aldridge, Local

Daya Pal Singh, elected Labour councillor for Emmer Green ward. Credit: James Aldridge, Local

Conservative Party

1

Drama sees Labour seize council seat in north Caversham for the first time

LIVE updates as Reading local election results 2024 come in

LIVE updates as Reading local election results 2024 come in

Conservative Party

As it happened: Labour hold control of Reading Borough Council

Reading Borough Council offices

Reading Borough Council offices

Conservative Party

The current makeup of Reading Borough Council ahead of local elections 2024

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Conservative Party

4

Meet all the candidates standing in the Reading Borough Council elections this year

Conservatives on campaign in Reading, featuring Nick Fudge, candidate for Kentwood ward, Ben Blackmore, candidate for Tilehurst ward, and Ross Mackinnon, MP candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire. Credit: @RossMackinnonWB

Conservatives on campaign in Reading, featuring Nick Fudge, candidate for Kentwood ward, Ben Blackmore, candidate for Tilehurst ward, and Ross Mackinnon, MP candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire. Credit: @RossMackinnonWB

Conservative Party

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Reading Conservatives issue manifesto on eve of local elections

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

2

Reading local election battlegrounds and contests to watch this year

People at the protest against raw sewage pollution into rivers at Victoria Park, Newbury on Sunday, April 14. Credit: John Sutton, Clearwater Photography

People at the protest against raw sewage pollution into rivers at Victoria Park, Newbury on Sunday, April 14. Credit: John Sutton, Clearwater Photography

Conservative Party

Protest held in distress over sewage running into rivers