I’ve lived in Reading for nearly 20 years and I want to be your councillor because I believe my problem-solving expertise as an engineer means I can help our town to grow and work through many of the issues it faces that have been caused by the current Labour leadership.

Your vote matters in the forthcoming local government elections on 6th May.

My wife and I have lived and worked in Reading since 2006. My young son attends Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and enjoys playing for Caversham Trent’s Football Club. I am a keen football fan and I teach Shotokan Karate every week.

I am very proud to have been selected as the Conservative candidate for Church Ward. I have called Reading home for over twenty years, first coming to the area as a student to study at the University.

Living and running a business in Reading for the last five years has given me the opportunity to come into contact with lots of the town's residents from all walks of life. It's given me a great understanding of local issues and what matters most to the people of Reading.

I've lived in Mapledurham Ward for nearly 30 years and brought up my family here. It has meant so much to me to be able to serve the community as Ward Councillor for the last 15 years.

Having worked in and around Park Ward for three years I have had the opportunity to speak to many residents and to get to understand the issues the area faces.

I've lived in Caversham for more than 25 years. My children grew up here and went to school locally, so I know the importance of growing up in a good environment. One where children can enjoy walks in the park and exploring the woods in safety.

As a resident of Lower Caversham, I am committed to making Peppard an even better place to live and to the protection of Reading’s green spaces.

My name is Shekhar Natarajan and I work in the medical field. I feel very fortunate to have been able to serve the town’s patients and healthcare community for more than 20 years, especially during the present pandemic.