Cllr Mark Keeping

Resident and Labour Party Councillor🌹in Kentwood ward. Casework to: [email protected]

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Great Western Railways services will transfer into public ownership from 13 December 2026.

This is another significant moment as this Labour government continues to bring our railway back into public ownership and put passengers first, not shareholders.

[Cllr Mark Keeping @Keeping4KW]

@ReadingClowncil It’s just possible we go to different pubs, you know.

[Cllr Mark Keeping @Keeping4KW]

@jamesAjourno Not quite, James. We won two out of the three seats in 2022 when all three were contested due to the boundary changes. and I won again in 2024. There were no elections here last year. Cllr Singh won in 2023.

[Cllr Mark Keeping @Keeping4KW]

@ReadingClowncil Ten out of ten for observation, Kevin. What precisely are you insinuating?

[Reading Borough Council @ReadingCouncil]

Voting at a Polling Station on 7 May? You'll need to show photo ID to be issued a ballot paper 🗳️

Check you have an accepted form of ID ➡️ https://t.co/zC1JfPkeqB

You can still use your photo ID if it's out of date, as long as it looks like you

If you don't have an accepted form of photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate until 5pm on Monday 28 April ➡️ https://t.co/v6EtFzPU48

[Reading Borough Council @ReadingCouncil]

The Hexagon theatre has been awarded £2.06 million by Arts Council England to carry out essential upgrades to ensure it is fit for the future.

The funding will enable the complete replacement of the ageing retractable seating system on the ground floor of the auditorium with more comfortable seating and improved accessibility for elderly customers and those with restricted mobility.

Work will also include the replacement of internal and external fire doors and improvements to drainage.

The project will protect The Hexagon’s operational viability as well as continue to meet the diverse needs of its audiences and maintain its position as a vital cultural centre for the region.

A programme of work will dovetail with the project currently taking place to upgrade and decarbonise The Hexagon’s heating system and the construction of the new Studio Theatre.

https://t.co/zHfM0In9lC

[Cllr Mark Keeping @Keeping4KW]

.@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.

[Cllr Mark Keeping @Keeping4KW]

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

[Cllr Mark Keeping @Keeping4KW]

Reading has made a world wide top ten nature city list on high points for air quality.

https://t.co/H54wd15xEc

[Reading Borough Council @ReadingCouncil]

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

[Reading Borough Council @ReadingCouncil]

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 (https://t.co/oRSQ9BsBIx)

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:

https://t.co/9E1QEYgrWJ

#rdguk #CleanAirNight

[Luke Charters MP @lukejcr]

15 months of change.

But it’s more than that.

100 achievements.

Delivery. 🌹

[Reading Borough Council @ReadingCouncil]

Find where your nearest open Pharmacy is over Christmas and New Year ➡ https://t.co/9KE9PUuTxT

ℹ Details are subject to change. We recommend you contact your pharmacy to check they are open and have the medication you need

[Reading Borough Council @ReadingCouncil]

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.

[Cllr Mark Keeping @Keeping4KW]

.@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)

[Cllr Mark Keeping @Keeping4KW]

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)

[Cllr Mark Keeping @Keeping4KW]

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)