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Carolyne Culver – Green Party

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10 months ago

June 12, 2024

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Carolyne has been representing Ridgeway Ward on West Berkshire Council for the past five years. She serves as chairman of the Scrutiny Commission, which oversees council decisions, policies, and services. In this role, she has actively held Thames Water and the Environment Agency accountable for issues related to sewage and infrastructure. Additionally, she serves as a flood warden for her village.

Carolyne’s extensive professional background includes working with the University of Oxford, Save the Children, War on Want, and the Wildlife Trust. She has also been an A Level teacher, associate university lecturer, and journalist. Currently, she works as a consultant for a community interest company that delivers nature-based solutions to climate change.

Carolyne’s Pledges for Reading West

Healthcare

NHS Frontline Services: Increase funding, reverse privatisation, and improve pay and conditions for NHS staff.

Community Health

Leisure and Green Spaces: Invest in leisure facilities, green spaces, and the production of affordable, healthy food to enhance overall health.

Environment

Climate Action: Tackle global heating by investing in green jobs, renewable energy, and home insulation to boost the economy, reduce energy bills, and lower our carbon footprint.

Water Infrastructure

Public Ownership of Thames Water: Return Thames Water to public ownership, improve infrastructure, and eliminate sewage in our rivers.

Housing

Social Homes: Incentivise the construction of social homes for rent to reduce housing waiting lists.

Biodiversity

Nature Protection: Protect and restore the natural world, reverse the decline in biodiversity, and reconnect spaces for nature.

Public Services

End Austerity: Reinstating long-term funding for councils to prevent constant cutbacks, such as selling off care homes and closing libraries.

Immigration

Honest Discussion: Encourage an honest discussion about the benefits of immigration and the contributions immigrants have made to the country. Address the challenges of an ageing population and a shrinking workforce.

Stay tuned as we continue to introduce more candidates each day, providing you with the information you need to make an informed decision in the upcoming election.

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OLLY MURS plays READING – Palmer Park on Friday 13th June 2025!

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1 week ago

April 11, 2025

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Olly Murs fans, buckle up! The Palmer Park Summer Series is delighted to announce Olly Murs Live in Palmer Park, Reading on Friday 13th June 2025.

It’s 15 years since Olly exploded onto our screens, yet he is still more determined than ever about what’s next. With 7 successful albums, 5 of them reaching no.1, in excess of 2 million tour tickets sold, 7.6M monthly Spotify listeners & a combined following of over 27M across social media, Olly has so far had an incredible career as a singer, songwriter & TV personality.

2024 was also a busy year with Olly working 44 dates touring with Take That & finishing off the summer with a run of his own headliner gigs. Having just announced a summer tour in 2025,
Olly has another action-packed year ahead of him & will be celebrating his 15-year anniversary gigging all the hits as he travels down the road to Reading, Palmer Park with Legacy Live on Friday 13th June.

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate 15 fantastic years of Olly Murs in Reading! Book your tickets now at www.legacylive.co Limited Tickets Available!

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Host a Street Party This Summer – Apply Now for Free Road Closures in Reading

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2 weeks ago

April 4, 2025

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People are being encouraged to bring communities together this summer by holding their own street parties as part of The Big Lunch 2025.

This year’s celebrations are particularly significant, as they coincide with the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day – a special opportunity to come together with neighbours in both celebration and commemoration.

Free Road Closures for Summer 2025 Street Parties

Reading Borough Council is once again supporting local events by covering the cost of road closure fees for street parties on any of the following weekends:

Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 June – The Big Lunch Weekend
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June – Armed Forces Day
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 July

How to Apply

To host a street party, residents must apply by Monday 21 April 2025. Applications must ensure the proposed road closure does not affect a main through-route or public transport route. Organisers are also asked to consult with neighbours, address any concerns, and ensure access for emergency services is maintained throughout the event.

You’ll need to provide:

Your name and contact details
The name(s) of the road(s) to be closed
The date and times of the closure
A list of the properties that will be affected
Details of how you will notify residents of the closure
Confirmation that neighbours are on board with the plans

So, roll out your bunting, get the trestle tables down from the loft, and start planning your perfect summer street party!

For more information and to submit your application, visit the Reading Borough Council website.

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MP for Earley and Woodley Yuan Yang shortlisted for women’s prize

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3 weeks ago

March 28, 2025

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MP for Earley and Woodley Yuan Yang among shortlisted women for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction in 2025.

Yuan Yang, the MP for Woodley and Earley, wrote Private Revolutions: Coming of Age in a New China, while Oxford-based Dr Rachel Clarke wrote The Story of a Heart.

Ms Puri said the non-fiction works were “united by an unforgettable voice, rigour, and unique insight”.

The shortlist is rounded out by Dr Rachel Clarke’s The Story of a Heart, The Buffalo Stance singer’s A Thousand Threads, Chloe Dalton’s Raising Hare, Clare Mulley’s Agent Zo: The Untold Stories of Courageous WW2 Resistance Fighter Elzbieta Zawacka, and Helen Scales’ What the Wild Sea Can Be: The Future of the World’s Ocean.