IT'S OFFICIAL!Caversham has been awarded Plastic Free Communities status by Surfers Against Sewage thanks to allies and supporters at CavershamTraders, all the business champions at Choose Caversham and MADEbyTamalia Beam Wellbeing UK Wearevegivores True Food Community Co-operative Maya’s Refillables The Weller CentreAnd thanks to our community allies @Transition Town Reading Connect Reading Reading Youth Council … Continue reading Plastic Free Caversham – We did it!
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Deputy Mayor Role comes to an end
Today's marks the Council's Annual General Meeting where my time as Deputy Mayor of Reading comes to an end. It’s been an absolute honour to represent my town in this special way. These past 7 months have seen me support the Mayor Cllr Rachel Eden in her 5 ambitions for her term; Creating a sustainable … Continue reading Deputy Mayor Role comes to an end
Thank you & Farewell Caversham – End of my term
In 2018, at the age of 25, I was selected by my local labour party as a council candidate for Caversham ward for the local government election in 2019. I was honoured and campaigned hard for period poverty, more funding for schools, greater support for older people through health and social care and led the … Continue reading Thank you & Farewell Caversham – End of my term
Deputy Mayor of Reading
Rachel Eden (Mayor on the left), Ayo Sokale (Deputy Mayor on the right). I am Honoured to represent Reading as it’s Deputy Mayor alongside an incredible Mayor, Rachel Eden ❤ It’s an privilege to represent the town, I have made my home in this esteemed way. I am also proud to make history as the youngest deputy … Continue reading Deputy Mayor of Reading
Final Council Committee Meeting
Tonight was my last council committee. And it was Adult Social Care, Children's Services and Education Committee. An important committee to finish on. Full Agenda available here. Available to watch online below: https://youtu.be/-mgFHcEu10I In this meeting, I was pleased to welcome the formation of the Autism Board alongside the key partners across the Health, Educational … Continue reading Final Council Committee Meeting