Redlands Greens

30/05/2026

Thank you for a lovely couple of hours this afternoon, Erleigh Road Community Garden team.

It was a pleasure to sit in the shade of the grapevine and enjoy a fresh mango lassi after browsing the plants for sale.

What a beautiful space and atmosphere you've created.

Promoted by Kathryn McCann (Reading Green Party) c/o 42 Albert Road, Reading RG4 7PE

26/05/2026

We've just emailed residents we've got email addresses for in roads affected about proposed road changes that are being considered as part of the 2025 Waiting Restrictions Programme.

The proposals in Redlands are:

- Making the double yellow lines more severe at the junction of Addington Road and Redlands Road and introducing bus stop road markings on Addington Road, to tackle congestion between Craven Road and Redlands Road.

- Upgrading the double yellow lines on the corner of Addington Road and Redlands Road to a loading ban to make it easier for traffic wardens to issue parking tickets for cars parked on the corners. (The bus stop prevents Blue Badge holders from parking here, creating a passing place.)

- Introducing two sections of double yellow lines on Upper Redlands Road to act as passing places to tackle congestion.

- Creating space for cars queueing on Allcroft Road at the junction with Kendrick Road (using double yellow lines).

- Introducing permit parking on Lower Mount.

To find out more about these or other schemes being considered, go to https://reading.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/waiting-restriction-review-programme-2025. Click on 'All drawings WRR2025 programme.pdf' for the drawings.

You can respond directly on the main consultation page or by email, quoting reference WRR2025. Responses are needed by 4 June.

If you would like to receive updates about issues like this by email, please email [email protected] and we can add you.

Promoted by Kathryn McCann (Reading Green Party) c/o 42 Albert Road, Reading RG4 7PE

22/05/2026

Another plant sale coming up in Redlands for a good cause...

Promoted by Kathryn McCann (Reading Green Party) c/o 42 Albert Road, Reading RG4 7PE

Join us for our Open Afternoon on Saturday 30th May from 2-4pm. Come and have a look around the garden and we’ll have lots of veg & flower plants for sale all grown by our volunteers plus Mary’s home made cream teas 😋 All funds raised go towards supporting the community garden 🌱🌱🌱

20/05/2026

Thanks to The Reading Chronicle for contacting us for comment about impending closure of St Joseph's College...

Reacting to the news Ward Green Councillor Kathryn McCann, told The Reading Chronicle: "It was a shock to see that such a long-established Redlands institution is set to close. I'm concerned about the impact this will have on local children and have asked the council to do what it can to minimise disruption.

"We have already heard about parents of St Joseph's pupils applying for places at local state schools and being told their child would need to start straight away, rather than waiting until September. Obviously that would cause a lot of unnecessary stress. I have asked the council to consider advising local schools to allow places to be deferred until September.

"The council needs to do more to improve local state schools, so parents are less inclined to apply for places at fee-paying schools or outside the borough."

Promoted by Kathryn McCann (Reading Green Party) c/o 42 Albert Road, Reading RG4 7PE

'The council needs to do more to improve local state schools' 😠

19/05/2026

Thank you to Reading Cycle Campaign for making us aware of this...

HIT-AND-RUN ON ERLEIGH ROAD.

PLEASE SHARE & HELP IDENTIFY THE MEN RESPONSIBLE.

A young cyclist in his 20s has been seriously injured after being hit by a black Audi Q5 on Erleigh Road around 6.20pm on Monday.

The driver and passenger fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle nearby, leaving the cyclist with a severe leg injury.

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. If you were in the area, please check your dashcam. If you know anything, even something small, please come forward.

Contact TVP Reading by calling 101 or submitting a report online, quoting reference number 43260246934.

Promoted by Kathryn McCann (Reading Green Party) c/o 42 Albert Road, Reading RG4 7PE

17/05/2026

Ridgeline Trust, a brilliant horticultural therapy project on Hamilton Road, is holding a plant sale today. It's always a lovely occasion, and worth going even just for a wander around and tea and cake.

All funds taken contribute towards their work helping people benefit from the healing power of gardening.

Promoted by Kathryn McCann (Reading Green Party) c/o 42 Albert Road, Reading RG4 7PE

A date for the diary! Our fabulous annual Plant Sale will take place on Sunday May 17th from 2pm - 4.30pm! Join us for a wonderful afternoon in our beautiful garden!

16/05/2026

It was a pleasure to join Cllr Louise Matron Keane on the Kidical Mass bike ride at the University of Reading Centenary Community Fair this afternoon.

There was a fantastic turnout, despite the threat of rain, and such a brilliant atmosphere.

Well done all!

Promoted by Kathryn McCann (Reading Green Party) c/o 42 Albert Road, Reading RG4 7PE

15/05/2026

The University of Reading's bumper
Centenary Community Festival is on this Saturday from 12-5pm.

Maybe see you there!

Promoted by Kathryn McCann (Reading Green Party) c/o 42 Albert Road, Reading RG4 7PE

This Saturday’s Centenary Community Festival will be so big it'll take over nearly all of Whiteknights!

From the Sports Park to the Harris Garden, every corner of our award-winning campus will be packed with all the excellent music, workshops, talks, tours and sports session we’ve got lined up for you to enjoy.

To help you find your way around we’ve created this (pretty gorgeous) map, featuring each festival zone and all the places where you can refuel along the way with tasty snacks and drinks.

Find it, and loads of other information to help you plan your day, at our website now: https://rdg.ac/492ypri

09/05/2026

Well done to Cllr Dave McElroy for making it to the Friends of Christchurch Green litter pick this morning, after working relentlessly over the past few weeks, campaigning for Green candidates across Reading. He brought two little helpers with him to tackle the litter in Cintra park.

Thank you to all who took part and organisers Caroline and Karen for helping to tidy up our neighbourhood.

Promoted by Kathryn McCann (Reading Green Party) c/o 42 Albert Road, Reading RG4 7PE