Caversham ward Conservative candidate Claire McDonald has questioned the Labour-led Reading Council about the effectiveness and safety of the new mini roundabouts in the centre of Caversham.

We are delighted to announce the Conservative team of Reading Borough candidates for the north of the river wards for the 7th May local elections.

Cllr David Stevens explains why Conservatives oppose Labour's 1.99% increase in council tax for Reading residents.

Conservative Education lead Cllr Isobel Ballsdon writes about the Reading Council budget debated at yesterday's meeting.

Last week Labour-run Reading Borough Council (RBC) was slammed by Ofsted for failing primary school children, with over a quarter of pupils not receiving a good education. 

This reduction comes on top of a 5% reduction last year making a combined 8% reduction over the two years. 

Two impressive victories for Reading East Conservatives when Alison Swaddle was elected to the Borough and David Stares to the Woodley Town Council.

Polling day is Thursday 13th November and we are working hard to ensure our candidate Alison Swaddle is elected. 

Rob Wilson, Member of Parliament for Reading East, has accepted the position of Minister for Civil Society.

It is important for community representatives to work together to try to find a solution which is acceptable to the majority of the community in west Caversham.