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.
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.
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
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
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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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
A shiny new surface is arriving on Norcot Road.
March 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A shiny new surface is arriving on Norcot Road.
The road sections marked in red will be resurfaced today on Armour Rd/tomorrow for the remainder.
Norcot Rd (north) is being re-surfaced this week.
Residential roads will be treated by the micro-asphalt process. media.reading.gov.uk/news/fifteen...
#keepingyouinformed - Kentwood Labour
Norcot Rd (north) is being re-surfaced this week.
Residential roads will be treated by the micro-asphalt process. media.reading.gov.uk/news/fifteen...
#keepingyouinformed - Kentwood Labour
March 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The road sections marked in red will be resurfaced today on Armour Rd/tomorrow for the remainder.
Norcot Rd (north) is being re-surfaced this week.
Residential roads will be treated by the micro-asphalt process. media.reading.gov.uk/news/fifteen...
#keepingyouinformed - Kentwood Labour
Norcot Rd (north) is being re-surfaced this week.
Residential roads will be treated by the micro-asphalt process. media.reading.gov.uk/news/fifteen...
#keepingyouinformed - Kentwood Labour
@reading-buses.co.uk please be aware that some helpful person has ripped the notices off the Romany Lane outbound shelter regarding the closure from 27th.
February 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
@reading-buses.co.uk please be aware that some helpful person has ripped the notices off the Romany Lane outbound shelter regarding the closure from 27th.
The Romany Ln bus stop on Norcot Road (outbound) will be out of use from 27/2/25-11/3/25. Passengers should use the Lawrence Rd stop instead - marked on the map with a purple hexagon).
SSE works in the area will be controlled by 2-way traffic lights. Delays are likely.
#keepingyouinformed
SSE works in the area will be controlled by 2-way traffic lights. Delays are likely.
#keepingyouinformed
February 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Romany Ln bus stop on Norcot Road (outbound) will be out of use from 27/2/25-11/3/25. Passengers should use the Lawrence Rd stop instead - marked on the map with a purple hexagon).
SSE works in the area will be controlled by 2-way traffic lights. Delays are likely.
#keepingyouinformed
SSE works in the area will be controlled by 2-way traffic lights. Delays are likely.
#keepingyouinformed
A date for resurfacing the stretch of Norcot Road between the junctions of School Road and Sona Gardens has been set: it is due to take place on 3rd/4th March 8 am - 8 pm. The road will be closed during these times. Residents in the affected area are receiving letters.
#keepingyouinformed
#keepingyouinformed
February 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A date for resurfacing the stretch of Norcot Road between the junctions of School Road and Sona Gardens has been set: it is due to take place on 3rd/4th March 8 am - 8 pm. The road will be closed during these times. Residents in the affected area are receiving letters.
#keepingyouinformed
#keepingyouinformed
I found this abandoned wheelbarrow last week and reported it via the Love Clean Streets app (available at LoveCleanStreets.info or from your device app store). It had been collected before my return 2 days later. You can make reports yourself using the app.
#keepingkentwoodtidy
#keepingkentwoodtidy
February 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I found this abandoned wheelbarrow last week and reported it via the Love Clean Streets app (available at LoveCleanStreets.info or from your device app store). It had been collected before my return 2 days later. You can make reports yourself using the app.
#keepingkentwoodtidy
#keepingkentwoodtidy
Service update from Reading Buses.
February 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Service update from Reading Buses.
Cllr Glenn Dennis and I will conduct another of our regular street surgeries on Saturday morning. Leaflets have been dropped to addresses on Armour Hill, Wheeler Court, Dudley Close, Dudley Mews, Larissa Close, Oak Tree Rd (70-116 / 73-113), Newbery Close, Wardle Avenue, (1/2)…
February 6, 2025 at 10:15 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 Hill, Wheeler Court, Dudley Close, Dudley Mews, Larissa Close, Oak Tree Rd (70-116 / 73-113), Newbery Close, Wardle Avenue, (1/2)…
Minor non-excavation works to the comms mast on Norcot Rd (by the junction with Romany Ln) are taking place overnight from 9pm. Traffic will be controlled by multi-way signals. Expect some minor delays. Works should be completed by 6am tomorrow.
#KeepingYouMoving #Keepingyouinformed
#KeepingYouMoving #Keepingyouinformed
January 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Minor non-excavation works to the comms mast on Norcot Rd (by the junction with Romany Ln) are taking place overnight from 9pm. Traffic will be controlled by multi-way signals. Expect some minor delays. Works should be completed by 6am tomorrow.
#KeepingYouMoving #Keepingyouinformed
#KeepingYouMoving #Keepingyouinformed
Thames Water will work on Oxford Road outside Tilehurst Station to rebuild a fire hydrant chamber between tomorrow (28th) and Thursday (30th). Multi-way signals will control work and some delays can be expected.
#KeepingYouMoving
#KeepingYouMoving
January 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thames Water will work on Oxford Road outside Tilehurst Station to rebuild a fire hydrant chamber between tomorrow (28th) and Thursday (30th). Multi-way signals will control work and some delays can be expected.
#KeepingYouMoving
#KeepingYouMoving
N3wangle are back with another free Boxing Camp funded by Reading Borough Council.
Spaces are limited, so please encourage young people to book early. They can secure their spot by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or clicking form.jotform.com/250232578414...
www.n3wangle.com
Spaces are limited, so please encourage young people to book early. They can secure their spot by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or clicking form.jotform.com/250232578414...
www.n3wangle.com
January 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
N3wangle are back with another free Boxing Camp funded by Reading Borough Council.
Spaces are limited, so please encourage young people to book early. They can secure their spot by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or clicking form.jotform.com/250232578414...
www.n3wangle.com
Spaces are limited, so please encourage young people to book early. They can secure their spot by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or clicking form.jotform.com/250232578414...
www.n3wangle.com
Openreach will be working tomorrow on manholes to remove silt and clean ducts. This will require the closure of one side of the road near the telephone exchange, with two-way lights to allow safe access between 0930 and 1530. Short delays can be expected during these hours.
#KeepingYouMoving
#KeepingYouMoving
January 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Openreach will be working tomorrow on manholes to remove silt and clean ducts. This will require the closure of one side of the road near the telephone exchange, with two-way lights to allow safe access between 0930 and 1530. Short delays can be expected during these hours.
#KeepingYouMoving
#KeepingYouMoving
Midwinter… it was a bit nippy out this morning for the Councillors walking surgery in The Potteries but, as ever, we are working for you year round.
January 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Midwinter… it was a bit nippy out this morning for the Councillors walking surgery in The Potteries but, as ever, we are working for you year round.
This broken inspection cover is a trip hazard and has been reported. #keepingkentwoodsafe
January 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This broken inspection cover is a trip hazard and has been reported. #keepingkentwoodsafe
Cllr Dennis and I will conduct another of our regular street surgeries on Saturday morning. Leaflets have been dropped to addresses on Pottery Rd, Denby Wy, Wedgewood Wy, Dresden Wy, Portmeirion Gdns, Coalport Wy, Hirstwood, and Gipsy Ln.
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January 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Cllr Dennis and I will conduct another of our regular street surgeries on Saturday morning. Leaflets have been dropped to addresses on Pottery Rd, Denby Wy, Wedgewood Wy, Dresden Wy, Portmeirion Gdns, Coalport Wy, Hirstwood, and Gipsy Ln.
If you wish to speak to us in…
If you wish to speak to us in…
Between 0930 and 1530 today, Openreach will work on telegraph poles on Kentwood Hill, near number 74. To provide a safe working area, they will be closing one side of the road around the works, which temporary traffic lights will control. Minor delays are possible.
January 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Between 0930 and 1530 today, Openreach will work on telegraph poles on Kentwood Hill, near number 74. To provide a safe working area, they will be closing one side of the road around the works, which temporary traffic lights will control. Minor delays are possible.