Tribute made to former Conservative councillors Wednesday, 21 May, 2025 At Reading Borough Council's Mayor-making AGM on 21 May, RCCA's Chairman Cllr Isobel Ballsdon paid tribute to the passing away of two former Conservative councillors. Isobel said: "I’m sure many of you will appreciate, speaking about the passing away of my former colleagues is a complex matter for me. Please bear with me as I want to do them both justice. "Andrew represented Caversham ward from... Local News
Clarence Mitchell Selected as Conservative Candidate For Peppard Ward By-Election 25th March 2021 In light of Councillor Clare Grashoff’s public announcement of her intention to resign her Peppard Ward seat – made during this week’s full meeting of Reading... Articles
Deputy Group Leader of Reading Conservatives receives Census 2021 community hero Purple Plaque award for her dedicated support for families of autistic children during the pandemic 21st March 2021 On Census Day 2021, Reading Conservatives are delighted to congratulate Councillor Jane Stanford-Beale (Peppard Ward) who has been named as one of just 22... Articles
Reading Conservatives Welcome New RBC Bid To Buy Reading Gaol Site 9th March 2021 Reading Conservatives have welcomed the decision taken by Reading Borough Council last night (March 8th) to officially approve a new bid to the Ministry of... Articles
Reading Conservatives Strongly Oppose Labour's 4.99% Council Tax Rise For Reading's Residents in 2021/22 26th February 2021 Tory Group Argues Town’s Hard-Pressed Residents Shouldn't Be Expected To Pay Such Large Increase After Being Hit By Covid Pandemic. Conservative councillors on... Local News
Cllr Isobel Ballsdon's update on improvement works at Mapledurham Playing Fields 25th February 2021 This evening Cllr Isobel Ballsdon, who represents Mapledurham Ward, has received details of a temporary closure of Mapledurham Playing Field's (MPF) car park... Local News
HELPING READING ACTIVELY TRAVEL DURING COVID-19 – WE WANT YOUR VIEWS 22nd May 2020 We hope everyone in Reading is staying safe during these unprecedented times. Since the Government issued its original Covid-19 Pandemic and Stay at Home... Local News
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL LOCAL TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2036 CONSULTATION OPEN 22nd May 2020 The final phase of consultation on Reading’s Local Transport Strategy 2036 began earlier this month, including a series of schemes and initiatives to combat the... Local News
COVID-19 – LET’S ALL PULL TOGETHER AND DO THE RIGHT THING IN READING 24th March 2020 The current situation regarding the outbreak of Coronavirus is unprecedented and the way we live our lives is changing day by day, perhaps for a considerable... Local News
New Officers elected at AGM 11th March 2020 At the Reading East Conservative Association Annual General Meeting on 10th March 2020 a host of new officers were elected to help drive the group forward... Local News
Is Britain Broken? 12th February 2026 The Conservatives’ second Party Political Broadcast answers the question. National News
Conservatives force Morgan McSweeney resignation 8th February 2026 After months of pressure, McSweeney has finally been forced out. National News
WATCH LIVE: Kemi delivers Press Conference on Mandelson Scandal 5th February 2026 Having forced Labour into another U-turn... National News
Conservatives Demand Answers on Mandelson Scandal 4th February 2026 The public deserves to know the truth... National News
Conservatives force U-turn on pub business rates 27th January 2026 We’re calling for a full business rates U-turn. Because pubs are not the only ones under threat. National News
