Polling Stations
- Emmanuel Methodist Church, 448 Oxford Road
- Battle Library, 420 Oxford Road
2022 Candidates
Wendy Griffith, Labour
John Grout, Liberal Democrats
Dr John Grout has lived in Reading for 15 years and works in the telecoms industry, having previously studied archaeology and served as a governor of a Battle ward primary school. If elected, his priorities will be to minimise homelessness in our Borough, and to improve the state of its roads and paths for all users. He is keen to increase participation in local democracy.
Sarah Hacker, Labour
Callum Harling, Green Party
Callum Harling has lived in Battle Ward in Reading for 9 years. He has a master’s degree in Environmental Management from Reading University. He works for a trade union and is passionate about environmental issues and making a difference in the community. In his spare time he is a regular runner and volunteer at Prospect parkrun and also enjoys football.
Callum would like to see a fairer, greener, more affordable town. The Reading Green Party mini manifesto for 2022 is here: https://reading.greenparty.org.uk/manifesto/
Michael Hey, Conservative
Michael Hey is again standing in Battle, as he is keen to see taxpayer’s money spent wisely and if elected, he would champion the need for investment in our roads and public transport. Too many roads across Battle have potholes and this makes it challenging for drivers and cyclists. Fly-tipping is another big issue that Michael would be keen to tackle if elected.
Gul Khan, Labour
John Murray, Conservative
John has lived in Reading 1974 and has worked in the pensions industry. He has been a volunteer with both the National Trust and Conservation Volunteers for many years and has worked at properties and conservation sites across the UK. John has a great interest in Reading’s history and heritage and if elected, he hopes to play a part in local planning and housing.
Lizzy Sheppard, Conservative
Lizzy has lived in Reading her whole life and is currently studying International Relations and Politics at Oxford Brookes University. This is Lizzy’s second time standing for Council and she is particularly passionate about education and improving life chances for young people, for whom she wishes to be a strong champion.
2021 results
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