Matt Rodda, MP for Reading East, has written to Reading Borough Council to oppose the planning application for a fence to be erected in Westfield Park. 

Please find a copy of the letter attached here for your information.

Matt Rodda MP met with Alzheimer’s Society in Parliament to find out more about the key issues affecting people with dementia in Reading East, and to support their latest campaign to raise awareness of the importance of diagnosis.

Matt said, “I am grateful to the Alzheimer’s Society for raising awareness of dementia. It is estimated that there are over 5,000 people living with dementia in the West Berkshire area.”

“Age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, so with an aging population it is important we continue to make progress on the diagnosis rate of dementia. Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can help someone to understand the symptoms they are experiencing and to receive the information, care and support they need to be able to live well and plan for their future.”

Yesterday saw the start of the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire during which 72 people lost their lives.

On Thursday, during a statement on building regulations and fire safety, Matt Rodda questioned the Housing Secretary, James Brokenshire, on when new building standards would be put in place to protect against future tragedies.

Matt said, “Eleven months on from the Grenfell Tower fire we urgently need to clarify new building standards for the industry to give the public confidence that the buildings they live in are safe.”