Cllr Mark Keeping

.@reading_buses your stop CN has a sign on it saying it is closed 13/4 - 17/4, however, your drivers and app disagree. Please put this right.

Wishing a joyous Eid to those marking the end of Ramadan.

Reading has made a world wide top ten nature city list on high points for air quality. #9.%20Reading,%20UK" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iglucruise.com/blog/top-10-na…

The latest phase of the South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme has given buses an even clearer run along the A33 to serve residents in Kennet Island, workers in Green Park and visitors at Mereoak Park & Ride. New stops were also added to make it easier for shoppers to get to Reading Link Retail Park and other nearby businesses which were previously difficult to reach by public transport. A new bridge was also installed over the River Kennet to improve the route for cyclists and pedestrians while maintaining the same amount of road space for general traffic. The scheme was part of Reading’s £26m Bus Service Improvement Plan, which was funded by the government, and supports the Council’s aims of encouraging the use of public transport, cycling and walking to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. #rdguk

Clean Air Night is taking place next Thursday and this year the focus is on the harmful effects of wood burning in your home. Burning wood and coal releases tiny particles into the air which, when breathed in, can affect every organ in the body, increasing the risk of serious illnesses such as lung cancer and heart disease. Children are especially vulnerable. The whole of Reading borough is a Smoke Control Area (SCA) which restricts the use of solid fuel, such as wood, and the appliances that can be used to burn it, to minimise the emission of harmful particulates (rdguk.info/0irJp) The borough-wide SCA is part of the Council’s drive to improve air quality in the borough and create a healthier environment for residents. Find out more about Clean Air Night: rdguk.info/2QVKO #rdguk #CleanAirNight

15 months of change. But it’s more than that. 100 achievements. Delivery. 🌹

Find where your nearest open Pharmacy is over Christmas and New Year ➡ rdguk.info/jkG3j ℹ Details are subject to change. We recommend you contact your pharmacy to check they are open and have the medication you need

Please be aware that an emergency road closure of Overdown Road and Carlisle Road is in place by Thames Water following a burst water main. Repairs to the damaged main and the need for further investigation mean both roads will be closed until the end of 30 December. Signed diversions are in place.

.@thameswater were informed of an illegal removal of traffic management yesterday by persons unknown and are likely scheduling routine checks to ensure the site remains safe. Only @ThamesVP have the authority to stop drivers and have access to vehicle index data via DVLA. (7/7)

Reading Buses were informed of the emergency works and are currently implementing a short diversion for their 16 Service. Reading Taxi Association and the Emergency Services will also be informed of the closures. (6/7)

A CLOSURE of OVERDOWN RD (near Carlisle Rd) by @thameswater was initially imposed under their statutory powers on Saturday 20 December for safety of the public/ operatives using plant within the carriageway following a burst on a water main that left customers without water.(1/7)

Your bin collection days will change over the Christmas and New Year period 🎄 Screenshot or save this ‘binfographic’ to keep it handy 🗑 We will collect one extra black bag left beside your grey bin in the first collection after Christmas, to allow for additional waste ♻ Crews will collect cardboard if it is kept dry, suitably bundled, and placed next to your red recycling bin. Wet cardboard is unusable and can cause clogs at our sorting centres, so the extra effort to keep it dry until collection time is critical

Openreach will be excavating on Rissington Cl between #3 and the junction @ Overdown Rd 2moro to Tuesday 16th to lay a new duct. This will involve the closure of a footway, so there will be alternative pedestrian provision. #KeepingYouMoving #KeepingYouInformed @KentwoodLabour

Thank you for supporting our campaign - we couldn't have achieved this without you. Hope it was worth the wait. #keepingyoumoving - @KentwoodLabour

over 1200 signatures. Lifts have now been installed and tested on all platforms, finally making the station usable for wheelchair users, parents with young children and passengers with heavy luggage. (2/3)

Tilehurst station had a bizarre situation: a waiting room with an accessiblilty ramp was on platform 4. Sadly though, no platforms with stopping trains were accessible to wheelchair users! We ran a petition in 2018 for accessibility improvements which collected… (1/3)