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An update from one of our new councillors
YOU ELECTED ME.. WHAT’S NEXT? By Ayo Sokale This is the first of my blog posts updating you on my activities as your councillor. What has happened so far? I had my first Caversham ward councillor surgery at the Weller Centre on Amersham Road on the 11th May 2019. I have chosen the committees and panels I will…
Read MoreStop Van Tool Theft
I am supporting the campaign by local trades people who are calling for action to stop tool theft from vans, which is an increasing problem. Theft from commercial vehicles has a huge impact on tradespeople and small businesses in Reading. Not only is there a high cost in time and money to replace tools…
Read MoreReading West Selection: Meet the Candidates
The selection committee have shortlisted 3 candidates to stand in the selection process to be the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Reading West. The 3 candidates are as follows: Rachel Eden Rebecca Geach Sarah Hacker Today an event was held to give Reading West Labour Members the chance to meet with the three candidates and ask…
Read MoreBudget 2017: 4 views from Reading Labour
Hammond’s Crumbs from the Table by Councillor Ash Pearce The Budget – A lost opportunity to Improve Lives by Councillor Sarah Hacker A Let Down Budget – Not Even Meeting Low Expectations by Councillor Rachel Eden The Budget Verdict: Thanks for the ‘Millennial Railcard’ but Owning Our Own Home One Day Would…
Read MoreNew Members Welcome Reception
It was fantastic to see a good mix of long time members and some new members chatting and getting to know each other at our new members welcome reception. The event kicked off with informal networking and the opportunity to speak with Matt Rodda MP, lead Councillors, some of our newly selected candidates for…
Read MoreLabour’s Sophia James Responds To Aspire Over The Central Club Site
Tonight, a petition on the Central Club and Black History Mural was presented to full Council. I wanted to take this opportunity to respond to many of the claims made over the summer about the Council’s intentions for the site. It’s time to have some clarity on this issue and to categorically say that…
Read MoreTackling loneliness in Reading
Today the Red Cross issued a report praising Reading’s Health and Wellbeing board’s approach to tackling loneliness and social isolation. I’m proud that we’re prioritising this and of the work that we’re doing in Reading as a town to make our town a friendly place. There are all sorts of reasons people might be lonely…
Read MoreNational Community Wellbeing Board report back: Standing up for Local Health and Care Services
Today I attended the Local Government Association’s national board meeting on Health and Social Care. Along with 6 other Labour councillors from around the country my role is to put forward Labour’s agenda for health and social care on a cross-party board which is currently chaired by a Conservative. report back on LGA board meeting…
Read MoreConference 2017: Live blog
RDLP Conference 2017 Delegates, Louise Hill and Ellie Emberson will be posting updates here for the duration of the Conference.
Read MoreJeremy Corbyn visits Reading
Two thousand eight hundred and seventy seven votes is all we need and I’m gonna do pretty much anything I can to make sure we get there. Which is why I am walking a dog in Whitley Wood. Ruby is a fantastic old girl and very likely to lick the face right off you so…
Read MoreSpiritual Home For The Black Community In Reading
Reading Black Community It’s hard to walk or drive through Reading town centre without noticing that black history mural. It’s a strong symbol of the black community, our history and our contribution to this town. Last week, we sat in a community meeting and listened to passionate speeches about the mural and Central Club.…
Read MoreSpeaking with the community in Whitley
A few dedicated Labour members were once again out on Sunday afternoon speaking with residents about every issue they face as a citizen of our town. Conversations with residents ranged from discussing vacant council properties and drug dealing, to contemplating the pro’s and cons of buying a second hand car the perils of having a…
Read MoreA well deserved rest after a morning campaigning
Woodley and Whitegates Branch Labour Party were out in force today, joined by Matt Rodda MP! After a wet and windy morning campaigning the team enjoyed teas and coffees in Woodley town centre.
Read MoreCllr Rachel Eden at WhitFest
Whitfest Posted by Rachel Eden Labour Councillor for Whitley ward on Saturday, 22 July 2017
Read MoreEnduring the rain to fight for Reading
Even in this mornings horrible weather Labour were out all over Reading, talking to residents about the issue that are important to them. Taking a break from his busy life as an MP, Matt Rodda joined a host of Labour members to engage with the community. If you are interested in joining Labour or would…
Read MoreHeritage Lottery Fund to Reading for their away day
Reading Borough Council, the University of Reading and Reading UK CIC welcomed a group from the Heritage Lottery Fund to Reading for their away day. The focus of the first half of the day was their new Great Place scheme https://www.greatplacescheme.org.uk.This is the first time they have run the scheme, which is partnered by the…
Read MoreMatt Rodda MP attends Mesothelioma Action Day
READING EAST MP MATT RODDA was honoured to chair the Action Mesothelioma Day event organised by the Berkshire Asbestos Support Group (BASG) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Caversham Bridge on Friday 7 July 2017. Keynote speeches were delivered by Dr Chris Davies a consultant at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Amy Kerr a research nurse with…
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I bet you never saw that coming!
Well what an amazing few days we have just witnessed. I’m happy to admit I went into the general election thinking Labour would hold its own. I wasn’t expecting the huge losses predicted at the start of the campaign but equally I wasn’t expecting another 30 new Labour MPs, one of whom is the new…
Read MoreHow socialist solidarity can bring 7 years of Tory turmoil to an end
WE ARE LIVING in a political age where anything can happen. Everyone, including the pollsters predicted, predicted that Britain would vote “remain”, thought that Ed Miliband was heading for Downing Street in 2015, and most people believed a Donald Trump Presidency could never happen. Even as I type this, I learn that France’s two largest…
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