Jul 7, 2011 0
Lib Dems welcome news that residents in Southcote will have more say about local facilities
Local Lib Dems have welcomed the news that Labour-controlled Reading Council has organised a public meeting to gather local views on community facilities.
Local campaigner Dave Warren commented:
“I’m delighted the Labour administration has responded to our local campaign for better facilities for residents in Southcote.”
“So far over 200 people have signed our petition which I launched a few weeks ago calling for a new community facility to be built as part of the redevelopment of the Happy Prospect Pub.”
“With the loss of the local pub many residents have told us that a new community hub is needed to allow local people to get together close to home.”
Lib Dem Group Leader, Cllr Daisy Benson added:
“We will continue to campaign for real resident involvement across the Borough.
“For too long Labour councillors have taken local residents for granted on decisions that affect them.”
