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
Blenheim Road Success 8th March 2020 We are very pleased to announce that the Government's Inspector dismissed the appeal for planning permission for houses in the woodland behind Blenheim Road in... Local News
Speedwatch in Mapledurham 29th January 2020 Cllr Isobel Ballsdon and 4 volunteer residents joined PCSO's in Mapledurham Ward to carry out a 2nd speed watch operation in the area. A number of vehicles were... Local News
Battle to save Blenheim Road from Developers 27th January 2020 The fight goes on to save Blenheim Road residents from the nightmare of development in the woodland behind their back gardens. The plan for houses has been seen... Local News
Speedwatch in North Reading 18th January 2020 Following concern expressed by lots of residents about speeding on the roads in North Reading Councillors, PCSO's and residents have come together, via the... Local News
St John's Road Development planning refused 16th January 2020 52 signatures were collected by local residents on a petition to object to retrospective planning permission for a house on St John's Road in Caversham which... Local News
Planting trees in Bugs Bottom 16th January 2020 Councillors Jane Stanford-Beale (Association Chair) and Clare Grashoff have been out and about helping The Conservation Volunteers to plant new trees and remove... Local News
A well fought campaign 12th December 2019 Conservatives from across Berkshire and many other areas were out in force during the General Election campaign to support our candidate Craig Morley. Activists... Local News
Objections to Gladman's plans voiced by Cllr Clare Grashoff 13th January 2017 Cllr Clare Grashoff addressed Reading Borough Council's Planning Committee on 11 January, voicing Peppard Ward residents' objections to Gladman's outline... Articles
Update from Ed Hogan on Prospect Street petition 22nd January 2016 Our Caversham Ward campaigner Ed Hogan gives an update on the progress of the petition and campaign to improve safety at the Prospect Street crossing. Local News
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