Matt Rodda

Would you like to take part in creating a new mural for the Granville underpass connecting Southcote with Prospect Park?

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Invitation to help create underpass mural | Reading Borough Council News Residents are being asked to share memories and positive messages about their local community An event at Granville underpass in October will give residents the opportunity help create a colourful mural

https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/three-new-council-childrens-homes-ready-to-open-in-reading

Three new Council children’s homes ready to open in Reading | Reading Borough Council News More Reading children in care will be able to stay close to school, friends, family and community Opening of new Council homes will reduce the use of expensive private provision outside of Reading

https://rdg.today/westminster-diary-mp-matt-rodda-giving-every-child-the-chance-to-thrive/

Westminster diary – MP Matt Rodda: Giving every child the chance to thrive This month, I went back to Parliament. And many children and young people went back to school and college. But

A number of residents have contacted me with concerns about capacity on the aqua 28 Reading Buses service. I would be grateful if anyone affected by this could respond to my survey below. I will be taking this up with the management, and will keep respondents updated.

Aqua 28 Bus Route Survey | Matt Rodda MP

I am aware of the water supply disruption to Luscinia View, and my office is liaising with Thames Water calling for this to be addressed as soon as possible.

Good to see Friar Street has been resurfaced.

Reading's Labour Council is continuing its resurfacing programme.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/13/sweat-the-asset-new-development-minister-plots-path-to-make-uk-aid-count

‘Sweat the asset’: new development minister plots path to make UK aid count Kirsty McNeill reaffirms Labour’s 0.7% of GDP pledge and promises value for money to allay voter concerns

https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26545880.reading-mp-urges-gas-firm-speed-leak-repairs

Reading MP urges SGN to speed up works as Caversham residents angered The MP for Central Reading has urged a gas company to “speed up” ongoing works, as residents grow frustrated by traffic chaos caused by a gas…

Good to see more electric charging points being installed by Reading's Labour Council.