Labour Party

A CGI of the Castle Hill Bath Road active travel scheme in Reading, with this stretch showing the view towards the Castle Hill roundabout.

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Frustration over delay for £1.3 million cycling project

J Mould Reading, located at Pinewood Lane North of Berrys Lane in Burghfield, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

J Mould Reading, located at Pinewood Lane North of Berrys Lane in Burghfield, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

waste management

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Push for incinerator near Reading to be shut down before it is built

The Elizabeth Line that runs between Reading and London.

The Elizabeth Line that runs between Reading and London.

Call for quicker Elizabeth Line services between Reading and London

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

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

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Reading MP welcomes beneficial measures in Labour government's first budget

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

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

Olivia Bailey, Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire, at the lych gate of St Michael's Church graveyard in Tilehurst.

Olivia Bailey, Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire, at the lych gate of St Michael's Church graveyard in Tilehurst.

Residents invited to share stories of soldiers lost in WW1 & WW2 buried in Reading

Two adults learning numeracy, one of the learning areas provided at the New Directions College in Reading.

Two adults learning numeracy, one of the learning areas provided at the New Directions College in Reading.

How learning centre in Reading is helping adults and refugees to succeed

Elderly woman with her caregiver at nursing home

Elderly woman with her caregiver at nursing home

Carers in Reading to get boost as to how much they can earn

Liz Terry, leader of Reading Borough Council, has warned that drivers using Reading as a cut through could be charged in the future.

Liz Terry, leader of Reading Borough Council, has warned that drivers using Reading as a cut through could be charged in the future.

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Council leader slams drivers using Reading as a cut through

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central in Reading Prison.

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central in Reading Prison.

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Reading's longest serving MP gives updates on Prison and new driving test centre

The groundbreaking ceremony held at the Old Power Station site, a development of 209 flats in Vastern Road, Reading.

The groundbreaking ceremony held at the Old Power Station site, a development of 209 flats in Vastern Road, Reading.

Central Reading

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Developer breaks ground on contentious project for 209 flats at Reading riverside

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

Animal Conservation

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Reading MPs welcome first Labour government budget in 14 years

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

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

Green waste bin collection charges have gone up. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Green waste bin collection charges have gone up. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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'Belt-tightening' sees Reading council increase charges amid budget pressures

Reading Prison and Channing Bi, the head of the Ziran Education Foundation which purchased the site for £7 million earlier this year.

Reading Prison and Channing Bi, the head of the Ziran Education Foundation which purchased the site for £7 million earlier this year.

Central Reading

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Take a look inside Reading Prison that has been closed for 10 years

The Butler pub in Chatham Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Butler pub in Chatham Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Plans for flat behind historic Reading pub REJECTED

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

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Reading MP urges neighbours to have their say on the future of the NHS

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

The closed Southcote Library in Reading.

The closed Southcote Library in Reading.

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Look inside abandoned library set to be demolished for new housing

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

Councillor Mike Giles (Liberal Democrats, Sonning Common) a representative on South Oxfordshire District Council, with the River Thames running through Reading in the background.

Councillor Mike Giles (Liberal Democrats, Sonning Common) a representative on South Oxfordshire District Council, with the River Thames running through Reading in the background.

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Councillors trade barbs over third Thames bridge in Reading

Shirley Avenue in Whitley Wood, one of the pavements that has had innovative resurfacing.

Shirley Avenue in Whitley Wood, one of the pavements that has had innovative resurfacing.

New method of resurfacing pavements welcomed in Reading

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

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First MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire marks 100 days in office milestone

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 River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

The River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

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Six councils join forces in attempt to block third bridge over the River Thames

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

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

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

Reading Central Club in London Street, with the Black History Mural and Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery in the background. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Central Club in London Street, with the Black History Mural and Hotel 1843 x Calico Bar & Eatery in the background. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Project to add flats to Reading Central Club with iconic mural given the go ahead

Reading East MP Matt Rodda praised the work done so far

Reading East MP Matt Rodda praised the work done so far

Affordable housing

Upcoming reforms to 'feudal' leaseholder system welcomed in Reading

The Age UK Berkshire stall and other charities present at Broad Street Mall in Reading for the International Day for Older Persons event.

The Age UK Berkshire stall and other charities present at Broad Street Mall in Reading for the International Day for Older Persons event.

Insight given into organisations helping the elderly age with dignity in Reading

The line from Paddington to Reading was closed on Thursday evening (Peter Clifton/PA)

The line from Paddington to Reading was closed on Thursday evening (Peter Clifton/PA)

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Reading MP reflects on surviving horror train crash on 25th anniversary

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with apprentices at the BayLab in the Bayer UK offices

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with apprentices at the BayLab in the Bayer UK offices

The Reading pharma lab where pupils engage in fun science experiments

People at the vigil after the death of a junior doctor in Kolkata, India, held at Forbury Gardens in Reading. It was attended by Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, and Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

People at the vigil after the death of a junior doctor in Kolkata, India, held at Forbury Gardens in Reading. It was attended by Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, and Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Vigil held after doctor's shocking rape and murder case in India

Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley in attendance at the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association event.

Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley in attendance at the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association event.

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Celebration held by Reading Gurkhas for special Nepali festival

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) the leader of Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Borough Council Official Portrait

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) the leader of Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Borough Council Official Portrait

Extension of monetary support for the most needy people welcomed

A pensioner using an electrical heater. Credit: PA

A pensioner using an electrical heater. Credit: PA

Winter Fuel Payment

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Revealed: 43,000 pensioners in Reading and beyond will lose winter fuel payments

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Fears new hospital may not be built after all as project is put 'in review'

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

The ribbon cutting at the opening of the library at the Reading Ukrainian Community Centre in Sidmouth Street.

The ribbon cutting at the opening of the library at the Reading Ukrainian Community Centre in Sidmouth Street.

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Ukrainian Library opens in Reading to provide comfort for community

A couple in Coley have blamed parking chaos in the Wensley Road loop on a council housing

A couple in Coley have blamed parking chaos in the Wensley Road loop on a council housing

Road changes set for estate plagued by parking issues

Henley Road Cemetery in Caversham, Reading Borough. Credit: taken from article by Tevye Markson Local Democracy Reporting Service

Henley Road Cemetery in Caversham, Reading Borough. Credit: taken from article by Tevye Markson Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Allotments in Reading could be turned back into burial space

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central.

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central.

Longest serving Reading MP updates constituents on progress of government's agenda

Northcourt Avenue in Reading.

Northcourt Avenue in Reading.

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20mph speed limit for 'rat run' in university area moves closer to a reality

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

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'One Square At A Time' artistic celebration of Earley installed

Malcolm Geater, Harvey Smith and Tina Barnes speaking at a Reading planning applications committee meeting where a plan for nine homes in Emmer Green was shot down.

Malcolm Geater, Harvey Smith and Tina Barnes speaking at a Reading planning applications committee meeting where a plan for nine homes in Emmer Green was shot down.

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Plan for new homes near elderly residents in Caversham shot down

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

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Scrapping of single word Ofsted judgements welcomed in Reading after campaign

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