Cllr Mark Keeping
@keeping4kw.bsky.social
Resident and Labour Party 🌹councillor in Kentwood Ward, Reading Borough Council. Casework to mark.keeping@reading.gov.uk
It was a long fight, but Network Rail this afternoon confirmed the lifts at Tilehurst Station we campaigned for are finally open for public use!
The station should now be fully accessible.
Huge thanks to everyone who signed our petition - your support helped us win this for you.
The station should now be fully accessible.
Huge thanks to everyone who signed our petition - your support helped us win this for you.
November 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It was a long fight, but Network Rail this afternoon confirmed the lifts at Tilehurst Station we campaigned for are finally open for public use!
The station should now be fully accessible.
Huge thanks to everyone who signed our petition - your support helped us win this for you.
The station should now be fully accessible.
Huge thanks to everyone who signed our petition - your support helped us win this for you.
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Kemi Badenoch on the latest budget chat: "I have never seen this level of chaos, this level of irresponsibility."
That's Kemi Badenoch who was Trade Secretary in the Truss cabinet. I mean, come on.
That's Kemi Badenoch who was Trade Secretary in the Truss cabinet. I mean, come on.
November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Kemi Badenoch on the latest budget chat: "I have never seen this level of chaos, this level of irresponsibility."
That's Kemi Badenoch who was Trade Secretary in the Truss cabinet. I mean, come on.
That's Kemi Badenoch who was Trade Secretary in the Truss cabinet. I mean, come on.
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Pass it on.
October 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Pass it on.
I’d like to thank the volunteers at the Abu Bakar Masjid for opening their doors yesterday and guiding my colleagues and I on an informative visit.
September 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I’d like to thank the volunteers at the Abu Bakar Masjid for opening their doors yesterday and guiding my colleagues and I on an informative visit.
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A senior Reform member who was their leader in Wales has pleaded guilty to 8 charges of bribery.
He took money from someone connected with the Russian Secret Service to make positive statements about Russia in the EU Parliament when an MEP.
So it's clear:
Vote Reform. Get Putin. Become a traitor.
He took money from someone connected with the Russian Secret Service to make positive statements about Russia in the EU Parliament when an MEP.
So it's clear:
Vote Reform. Get Putin. Become a traitor.
Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A senior Reform member who was their leader in Wales has pleaded guilty to 8 charges of bribery.
He took money from someone connected with the Russian Secret Service to make positive statements about Russia in the EU Parliament when an MEP.
So it's clear:
Vote Reform. Get Putin. Become a traitor.
He took money from someone connected with the Russian Secret Service to make positive statements about Russia in the EU Parliament when an MEP.
So it's clear:
Vote Reform. Get Putin. Become a traitor.
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Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave could collapse the NHS…
Which would be incredibly good news for someone wanting us to move to an ‘insurance based system’
FYI the average American pays £480 per month for private healthcare
Please wake up folks.
Which would be incredibly good news for someone wanting us to move to an ‘insurance based system’
FYI the average American pays £480 per month for private healthcare
Please wake up folks.
September 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave could collapse the NHS…
Which would be incredibly good news for someone wanting us to move to an ‘insurance based system’
FYI the average American pays £480 per month for private healthcare
Please wake up folks.
Which would be incredibly good news for someone wanting us to move to an ‘insurance based system’
FYI the average American pays £480 per month for private healthcare
Please wake up folks.
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The Museum is open today until 5pm if anyone wants to go and see Reading's Bayeux Tapestry 🙂
September 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Museum is open today until 5pm if anyone wants to go and see Reading's Bayeux Tapestry 🙂
That is some tenuous link from the Conservative.
British NIMBYism is truly a sight to behold.
“We are rejecting this solar farm, because one time I saw an electric vehicle on fire, which reminded me that decades ago a coal mining disaster killed lots of children”.
“We are rejecting this solar farm, because one time I saw an electric vehicle on fire, which reminded me that decades ago a coal mining disaster killed lots of children”.
September 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
That is some tenuous link from the Conservative.
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In the first half of 2025:
🇺🇸 emissions ⬆️ 4.2%
🇨🇳 emissions ⬇️ 2.7%
... compared to the first half of 2024.
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-emission...
🇺🇸 emissions ⬆️ 4.2%
🇨🇳 emissions ⬇️ 2.7%
... compared to the first half of 2024.
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-emission...
U.S. Emissions Rise, China’s Fall, in Massive Shift Between World’s Biggest Climate Polluters
The United States’ carbon emissions increased while China’s declined in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2024, pointing to a massive shift in roles between the world’s two bi...
www.theenergymix.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In the first half of 2025:
🇺🇸 emissions ⬆️ 4.2%
🇨🇳 emissions ⬇️ 2.7%
... compared to the first half of 2024.
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-emission...
🇺🇸 emissions ⬆️ 4.2%
🇨🇳 emissions ⬇️ 2.7%
... compared to the first half of 2024.
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-emission...
Anyone seeking public office should expect to be held accountable for their words and deeds in the role and face scrutiny. If you don’t get that, you must have the arrogance of Johnson or Trump to think your “factual errors” won’t cause repercussions.
Reform UK’s Councillor Mackenzie Ritson on Rossendale Borough Council has had a bit of a Facebook meltdown, claiming ‘the establishment are trying to silence me’.
The truth? He got an email from the council reminding him of the Council code of conduct saying:
You can’t make shit up in the chamber.
The truth? He got an email from the council reminding him of the Council code of conduct saying:
You can’t make shit up in the chamber.
August 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Anyone seeking public office should expect to be held accountable for their words and deeds in the role and face scrutiny. If you don’t get that, you must have the arrogance of Johnson or Trump to think your “factual errors” won’t cause repercussions.
Great news! Reading buses have announced:
* More peak hours buses on the Purple 17 and new all-electric buses shortly.
* Improved frequency on the Buzz 18 which will become a half-hourly service
Full details are at www.reading-buses.co.uk/route-change...
#keepingyouinformed #keepingyoumoving
* More peak hours buses on the Purple 17 and new all-electric buses shortly.
* Improved frequency on the Buzz 18 which will become a half-hourly service
Full details are at www.reading-buses.co.uk/route-change...
#keepingyouinformed #keepingyoumoving
August 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Great news! Reading buses have announced:
* More peak hours buses on the Purple 17 and new all-electric buses shortly.
* Improved frequency on the Buzz 18 which will become a half-hourly service
Full details are at www.reading-buses.co.uk/route-change...
#keepingyouinformed #keepingyoumoving
* More peak hours buses on the Purple 17 and new all-electric buses shortly.
* Improved frequency on the Buzz 18 which will become a half-hourly service
Full details are at www.reading-buses.co.uk/route-change...
#keepingyouinformed #keepingyoumoving
August 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Asylum seekers at a hotel close to us presented at a local food charity asking for food as the kids in the "luxury hotel" had been diagnosed with rickets and the contractors running the place would not change the diet.
July 28, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Asylum seekers at a hotel close to us presented at a local food charity asking for food as the kids in the "luxury hotel" had been diagnosed with rickets and the contractors running the place would not change the diet.
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The new commemorative plaque marking Jane Austen’s former Reading school at Abbey Gateway was officially revealed at Reading Water Fest, go and see it underneath the historic Abbey Gateway, and find out more about the historic Abbey Quarter at Reading Museum
July 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The new commemorative plaque marking Jane Austen’s former Reading school at Abbey Gateway was officially revealed at Reading Water Fest, go and see it underneath the historic Abbey Gateway, and find out more about the historic Abbey Quarter at Reading Museum
You might have heard Thames Water are introducing a hosepipe ban in parts of their area. This will currently affect *parts* of Reading.
It will affect all OX, GL, SN postcodes and those in RG4, RG8 and RG9. Source:
www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-supply-and-drought-update
#keepingyouinformed
It will affect all OX, GL, SN postcodes and those in RG4, RG8 and RG9. Source:
www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-supply-and-drought-update
#keepingyouinformed
Water supply and drought update | Help | Thames Water
Check water restrictions in your area and see what our rainfall and reservoir figures are like. Plus get tips on how you can save water.
www.thameswater.co.uk
July 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
You might have heard Thames Water are introducing a hosepipe ban in parts of their area. This will currently affect *parts* of Reading.
It will affect all OX, GL, SN postcodes and those in RG4, RG8 and RG9. Source:
www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-supply-and-drought-update
#keepingyouinformed
It will affect all OX, GL, SN postcodes and those in RG4, RG8 and RG9. Source:
www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-supply-and-drought-update
#keepingyouinformed
Share your views on tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in Reading. Take the survey at reading.govocal.com/.../homeless...
If someone is sleeping rough you can alert local Reading outreach services at thestreetlink.org.uk
#keepingyouinvolved
If someone is sleeping rough you can alert local Reading outreach services at thestreetlink.org.uk
#keepingyouinvolved
July 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Share your views on tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in Reading. Take the survey at reading.govocal.com/.../homeless...
If someone is sleeping rough you can alert local Reading outreach services at thestreetlink.org.uk
#keepingyouinvolved
If someone is sleeping rough you can alert local Reading outreach services at thestreetlink.org.uk
#keepingyouinvolved
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Reform councillor suspended after being charged with assault at Pride event
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform councillor suspended after being charged with assault at Pride event
Mandy Clare was charged with assault and criminal damage after an incident at Pride
www.independent.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Reform councillor suspended after being charged with assault at Pride event
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
I reported this freezer via the Love Clean Streets app on Tuesday. I'm told it was removed Wednesday PM.
Reports are easy on the app, available in your device App Store or from LoveCleanStreets.info
#keepingkentwoodtidy - Your Kentwood Labour Councillors are working for you, year-round.
Reports are easy on the app, available in your device App Store or from LoveCleanStreets.info
#keepingkentwoodtidy - Your Kentwood Labour Councillors are working for you, year-round.
July 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I reported this freezer via the Love Clean Streets app on Tuesday. I'm told it was removed Wednesday PM.
Reports are easy on the app, available in your device App Store or from LoveCleanStreets.info
#keepingkentwoodtidy - Your Kentwood Labour Councillors are working for you, year-round.
Reports are easy on the app, available in your device App Store or from LoveCleanStreets.info
#keepingkentwoodtidy - Your Kentwood Labour Councillors are working for you, year-round.
Cllr Glenn Dennis and I will conduct another of our regular street surgeries on Saturday morning.
Leaflets have been dropped to addresses on Armour Road (evens), Polsted Road, Lower Armour Road, Swansea Terrace, Swansea Cottages and Andover Close.
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Leaflets have been dropped to addresses on Armour Road (evens), Polsted Road, Lower Armour Road, Swansea Terrace, Swansea Cottages and Andover Close.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Cllr Glenn Dennis and I will conduct another of our regular street surgeries on Saturday morning.
Leaflets have been dropped to addresses on Armour Road (evens), Polsted Road, Lower Armour Road, Swansea Terrace, Swansea Cottages and Andover Close.
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Leaflets have been dropped to addresses on Armour Road (evens), Polsted Road, Lower Armour Road, Swansea Terrace, Swansea Cottages and Andover Close.
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The weather is expected to be very hot over the next few days. When travelling, be sure to carry a bottle of water with you and to wear sunscreen. Please keep the windows open on our buses to allow for airflow, and check our app for any disruptions.
July 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The weather is expected to be very hot over the next few days. When travelling, be sure to carry a bottle of water with you and to wear sunscreen. Please keep the windows open on our buses to allow for airflow, and check our app for any disruptions.
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July 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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‘Thames Water refuses to claw back bonuses paid using £3bn emergency loan’
🤬
Imprison the bloody lot of them.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Imprison the bloody lot of them.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Thames Water refuses to claw back bonuses paid using £3bn emergency loan
Money was paid out from loan meant to stabilise firm’s finances weeks before it paused retention payments plan
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
‘Thames Water refuses to claw back bonuses paid using £3bn emergency loan’
🤬
Imprison the bloody lot of them.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
🤬
Imprison the bloody lot of them.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Reform UK's Darren Grimes™ doesn't want to adhere to Durham Council's Code of Conduct, so on 16th July he's putting forward a motion to amend it.
He wants to be able to say anything he likes and not be held to any standards.
He wants to be able to say anything he likes and not be held to any standards.
July 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Reform UK's Darren Grimes™ doesn't want to adhere to Durham Council's Code of Conduct, so on 16th July he's putting forward a motion to amend it.
He wants to be able to say anything he likes and not be held to any standards.
He wants to be able to say anything he likes and not be held to any standards.
I noted a small/deep depression in the footpath on Norcot Rd by a recently installed water meter.
I reported it and this morning
Thames Water were investigating.
I'll be #keepinganeye on this.
#keepingyouinformed -
Kentwood Labour
councillors are working for you year-round.
I reported it and this morning
Thames Water were investigating.
I'll be #keepinganeye on this.
#keepingyouinformed -
Kentwood Labour
councillors are working for you year-round.
July 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I noted a small/deep depression in the footpath on Norcot Rd by a recently installed water meter.
I reported it and this morning
Thames Water were investigating.
I'll be #keepinganeye on this.
#keepingyouinformed -
Kentwood Labour
councillors are working for you year-round.
I reported it and this morning
Thames Water were investigating.
I'll be #keepinganeye on this.
#keepingyouinformed -
Kentwood Labour
councillors are working for you year-round.
BEFORE and AFTER. Many decades since building, this alleyway was finally adopted after enquiries by me on behalf of residents. Last month I asked RBC to do some weeding on it. #keepingyouinformed
June 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
BEFORE and AFTER. Many decades since building, this alleyway was finally adopted after enquiries by me on behalf of residents. Last month I asked RBC to do some weeding on it. #keepingyouinformed