Polling Stations
- Coley Primary School
- All Saints Hall
- Coley Park Community Centre
2022 Candidates
Ellie Emberson, Labour
I was humbled to be elected Reading’s youngest ever woman Councillor four years ago at the age of 19. I’ve always been committed to making a difference and hope to continue working hard for Coley residents. I’ve had the honour of serving as a Lead Councillor too, delivering on Labour promises for Reading.
Prior to party politics, aged 14, I campaigned for mental health education. I volunteered both with CAHMS and No5 young people’s counselling, developing a mental health treaty with schools. It became obvious to me, when lobbying local politicians for change, that my home was with the Labour Party and that was where I could make a real difference, fighting for fairness and equality.
I grew up in Coley, attending Coley Primary School followed by Prospect School. When I stood for the first time, I promised to consult on issues that matter to residents, stand up for the ward and report back on my work with colleagues. I will continue to do this if I am re-elected.
I am committed to standing up for all residents and hope Reading will vote for me and my colleagues to return a Labour Council so we can continue making a difference
Paul Gittings, Labour
Isobel Hoskins, Green Party
Isobel Hoskins has lived in Reading for 30 years. She has worked in publishing. In her spare time she enjoys walking in the Chilterns and conservation work.
Isobel 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/
David McMahon, Conservative
David lives in Reading with his family and is passionate about protecting important green spaces.
Mas Shepherd, Conservative
Mas grew up in Maidenhead in a working-class family and has lived in Reading for over 30 years. She has raised her own family here and currently works as a finance officer for her church, as well as being connected to other Christian charities as a self-employed bookkeeper.
Benjamin Sims, Lib Dem
Ben Sims is a technology entrepreneur who previously worked for the United Nations. He believes that individuals and communities know best what solutions will work for them, and will fight to ensure their voices are heard when the council takes decisions. In his spare time he enjoys exploring Reading and the surrounding countryside with his wife and young daughter. If elected, his priorities are getting a fair deal for Coley residents and services, building the affordable housing we need, where we need it, and protecting our green spaces and woodlands from further development.
Grace Taylor, Conservative
Grace is a senior demand planner for a pharmaceutical company based in Reading. Grace has a passion for building better communities, especially focusing on youth engagement, education and personal growth.
Liz Terry, Labour
