Green Party

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

Reading Borough Council

Reading council earns £264k more than expected - but budget challenges remain

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Reading Borough Council grilled over call centre wait times of over 40 minutes

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

Planning Applications

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Neighbours will no longer get planning applications by post

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

A rough sleeper on the streets. Credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service wire

A rough sleeper on the streets. Credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service wire

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Rough sleeping 'at an all time high' in Reading as dozens are on the streets

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

Trisha Bennett (third from right) receiving a funding check for the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) with Labour councillors Micky Leng and Alice Mpofu-Coles.

Trisha Bennett (third from right) receiving a funding check for the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) with Labour councillors Micky Leng and Alice Mpofu-Coles.

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Push to save much-loved charity at risk of closure

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

Martin Lewis shared the Money Saving Expert article on X, formerly Twitter

Martin Lewis shared the Money Saving Expert article on X, formerly Twitter

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Push for Reading pensioners to apply for benefits to keep winter fuel payment

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

Councillor Louise (Green, Katesgrove) And Christine Lalley from the Katesgrove Community Association at the underpass over the IDR at Katesgrove Lane, Reading.

Councillor Louise (Green, Katesgrove) And Christine Lalley from the Katesgrove Community Association at the underpass over the IDR at Katesgrove Lane, Reading.

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Underpass in Katesgrove due for spruce up as £100,000 investment is won

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

Green Katesgrove ward councillors Doug Cresswell, Kate Nikulina and Louise Keane at Waterloo Meadows in Reading.

Green Katesgrove ward councillors Doug Cresswell, Kate Nikulina and Louise Keane at Waterloo Meadows in Reading.

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Water bill at Reading allotments skyrockets by 2600 per cent after leak

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

Carolyne Culver, the Green candidate for the Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Carolyne Culver, the Green candidate for the Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

General Election 2024

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Meet Carolyne Culver, Green candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley.

Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley.

General Election 2024

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Meet Gary Shacklady, the Green candidate for Earley and Woodley

Dave McElroy, launching his campaign as a Green candidate for the Reading Central constituency. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, launching his campaign as a Green candidate for the Reading Central constituency. Credit: Reading Green Party

Central Reading

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Meet Dave McElroy, councillor and Green candidate for Reading Central

Natalie Bennett, baroness and former leader of the Green Party, meets with candidate councillor Dave McElroy at the River Thames in Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Natalie Bennett, baroness and former leader of the Green Party, meets with candidate councillor Dave McElroy at the River Thames in Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

General Election 2024

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Baroness and former Green leader backs Reading candidate in visit

Councillor Dave McElroy, Green candidate for Reading Central with junior doctors and student protesters at the strike picket at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.

Councillor Dave McElroy, Green candidate for Reading Central with junior doctors and student protesters at the strike picket at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.

British Medical Association

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Junior doctors stage walk out at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading over pay

Dave McElroy, launching his campaign as a Green candidate for the Reading Central constituency. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, launching his campaign as a Green candidate for the Reading Central constituency. Credit: Reading Green Party

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Strategy for walking, driving and cycling in Reading for 16 years slammed by Greens

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

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

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 leader of the opposition on Reading Borough Council has won permission to install an air source

The leader of the opposition on Reading Borough Council has won permission to install an air source

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Confusion over plan for air source heat pump at Reading councillor's home

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) general election candidate for Reading Central. with fellow Green councillors outside Reading Town Hall. Credit: Reading Green Party

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) general election candidate for Reading Central. with fellow Green councillors outside Reading Town Hall. Credit: Reading Green Party

General Election 2024

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Greens claim main Reading MP seat is 'a two horse race' in hopes to dislodge Labour

The skyline of Reading, where work on apartments and offices is underway.

The skyline of Reading, where work on apartments and offices is underway.

Affordable housing

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More than 1,000 homes built in Reading in a year with 21 per cent being affordable

The leader of the opposition on Reading Borough Council has won permission to install an air source heat pump at his home in Newtown, East Reading.

The leader of the opposition on Reading Borough Council has won permission to install an air source heat pump at his home in Newtown, East Reading.

Council opposition leader wins permission for air source heat pump at home

Councillor Glenn Dennis has been made Mayor of Reading for 2024. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Councillor Glenn Dennis has been made Mayor of Reading for 2024. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Clash over Reading council committee appointments with fears over 'imbalance'

The junction of Crescent Road and Hamilton Road in East Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The junction of Crescent Road and Hamilton Road in East Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

No changes made yet to 'dangerous' crossroads in East Reading

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

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

Campervans used by travelling communities, and inset, the site in Island Road, Whitley.

Campervans used by travelling communities, and inset, the site in Island Road, Whitley.

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Controversial plan for Traveller site in Reading fails due to flood risk

A CGI of what the 360 home Sandleford Park West development could look like. Credit: Donnington New Homes

A CGI of what the 360 home Sandleford Park West development could look like. Credit: Donnington New Homes

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Controversial plan for hundreds of homes on outskirts of Berkshire town approved

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

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Reading local election battlegrounds and contests to watch this year

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

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Greens work for 'a fairer, greener and cleaner Reading' as they launch manifesto

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

Department for Transport

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Row over whether there are enough electric car charging points in Reading

$The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$ $The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$

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Clash over clean air zone in Reading to tackle poor air quality

Dave McElroy, Green candidate for the Reading Central parliamentary constituency on campaign as a councillor in Hexham Road, within the Redlands ward of Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, Green candidate for the Reading Central parliamentary constituency on campaign as a councillor in Hexham Road, within the Redlands ward of Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Green Party

Central Reading

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Green party select candidate to fight for main Reading MP seat in next election

People being assisted by volunteers at the Refugee Support Group - Berkshire's Refugee Charity. Credit: Refugee Support Group

People being assisted by volunteers at the Refugee Support Group - Berkshire's Refugee Charity. Credit: Refugee Support Group

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Concern over refugees in Reading facing homelessness after asylum claims are accepted

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

Conservative Party

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Prospect of Reading being 'a utopia' raised in clash over council budget

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

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Clash in Reading over progress on fifth anniversary of climate emergency declaration

The candidates for the new Reading West & Mid Berkshire MP seat.

The candidates for the new Reading West & Mid Berkshire MP seat.

Conservative Party

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Candidates selected for Reading West and Mid Berkshire general election clash

Rubbish dumped at the Erleigh Road bottle bank and SSE substation in East Reading. Credit: Councillor Kathryn McCann (Green, Redlands)

Rubbish dumped at the Erleigh Road bottle bank and SSE substation in East Reading. Credit: Councillor Kathryn McCann (Green, Redlands)

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Bottle bank site plagued by fly tipping set to close

David McElroy and Kathryn McCann, both Green councillors for the Redlands ward of Reading outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Reading Green Party

David McElroy and Kathryn McCann, both Green councillors for the Redlands ward of Reading outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Reading Green Party

Affordable housing

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Too few homes that are affordable being built as council misses target

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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No plans for doorstep glass recycling in Reading any time soon

The Minster Quarter, the area south of Broad Street Mall, containing San Francesco Libre Walk and Lavender Community Gardens, is set to be transformed into a new destination with 618 flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Minster Quarter, the area south of Broad Street Mall, containing San Francesco Libre Walk and Lavender Community Gardens, is set to be transformed into a new destination with 618 flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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The developer set to build 1,200 homes in Reading revealed