Polling Stations
- New Hope Community Church Centre
- St John & St Stephen Parish Centre
- Thameside Primary School
2022 Candidates
Adele Barnett-Ward, Labour
I love Reading’s mix of community engagement and entrepreneurial aspiration. When my children were small I volunteered with their preschool and our GP surgery and I saw how dedicated people with big ideas can transform services and enrich lives. This inspired me to get involved in community activities such as clean-ups and events and start campaigning for sustainable travel and against the Conservative Government’s brutal cuts to school funding.
Since coming to power in 2010, the Conservative Government has slashed funding for all public services, including the council. Despite this, Reading Labour has always fought to protect vulnerable residents and the services we all value. It was an honour to be elected as a Labour Councillor in 2018 and to be a voice for our community. As a councillor I have championed active travel, launched Reading’s Ethical Recruitment Charter, and delivered the new Food Waste collection service. If re-elected I pledge to be accessible and responsive to the residents of Thames Ward, representing their best interests on the council.
Alongside my council responsibilities I work for Reading Association for the Blind, established a local product design business with my husband, and have four children who all attend Reading state schools.
Vania Costa-Krol, Lib Dem
Vania Costa-Krol loves being part of Reading’s vibrant community and can often be seen walking in the parks along the riverside with her children. She is keen that Reading builds on the strengths of its diverse communities and continues to be a welcoming town to all. She is also passionate about the environment and the defence of our civil liberties against an increasingly authoritarian government. If elected, her priorities are getting a fair deal for Thames Ward residents and services, building the affordable housing we need, where we need it, and protecting our green spaces and woodlands from further development.
David Cozens, Conservative
Richard Davies, Labour
Daisy Parsons, Conservative
Daisy Parsons has lived in Reading for three years and is currently a final year student at the University of Reading. She says: “Thames is a great ward with a strong community atmosphere, one where I hope as a councillor I can make a positive impact to help support the community and see the changes they need and desire.”
Abdoulaye Sow, Conservative
Nusrat Sultan, Labour
I am a mother of three grown up children, and a proud grandmother of three grandchildren.
I have lived in Thames ward for the last 25 years. During that time I have seen positive changes and developments in the ward. I am keen to represent the residents of my ward as I feel I am able to contribute more effectively to raising their issues and concerns as a Councillor. I am passionate about supporting the local community. I have been a Labour activist for a number of years, working with the council and the party on various issues. I am a community activist in my ward.
I am passionate about helping people with everyday issues; in particular around health and disability.
I am interested in helping low income families and those in social housing. I am passionate about being a voice for Thames Ward.
Anthea West, Green
Anthea West has lived in Reading for four years. She has worked in adult education and training. She spends her spare time walking by the River Thames, playing killer sudoku and socialising with friends.
Anthea 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/
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