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I have therefore arranged for a special collection tomorrow (25th April).

I have also asked the local police to monitor parking in the close - I have had previous complaints about one of the vehicles involved. They will warn the owner and prosecute if necessary.

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I have therefore arranged for a special collection tomorrow (25th April).

I have also asked the local police to monitor parking in the close - I have had previous complaints about one of the vehicles involved. They will warn the owner and prosecute if necessary.

Councillor Alan Macro

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In the meantime, I have emailed West Berkshire Council's highway officers querying some of the traffic forecast information given for the application in the agenda report. Some of the forecasts give lower traffic congestion figures if IKEA goes ahead than if it did not, which is scarcely credible. Some of the forecasts also appeared to show IKEA-related road improvements making things worse!

Kind Regards,
Alan Macro
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West Berkshire Council

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In the meantime, I have emailed West Berkshire Council's highway officers querying some of the traffic forecast information given for the application in the agenda report. Some of the forecasts give lower traffic congestion figures if IKEA goes ahead than if it did not, which is scarcely credible. Some of the forecasts also appeared to show IKEA-related road improvements making things worse!

Kind Regards,
Alan Macro
Councillor for Theale
West Berkshire Council

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Kindly hosted by Holybrook Parish Council, the meeting, which is open to all, will allow local residents to view IKEA’s plans, which will be displayed on exhibition boards and quiz members of the IKEA team.

This meeting will be an opportunity for local residents to understand IKEA's proposals fully and to ask any queries they have relating to traffic issues and any other matters.

IKEAs planning application will be decided at a special meeting of West Berkshire Council's Eastern Area Planning Committee to be held at Theale Green School on 4th April at 6:30 p.m.

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Kindly hosted by Holybrook Parish Council, the meeting, which is open to all, will allow local residents to view IKEA’s plans, which will be displayed on exhibition boards and quiz members of the IKEA team.

This meeting will be an opportunity for local residents to understand IKEA's proposals fully and to ask any queries they have relating to traffic issues and any other matters.

IKEAs planning application will be decided at a special meeting of West Berkshire Council's Eastern Area Planning Committee to be held at Theale Green School on 4th April at 6:30 p.m.

Councillor Alan Macro

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I am carrying out an on-line survey for the parish council to see what kind of activities are wanted. We want to hear what all residents want, but particularly want to hear from young people themselves.

To take part in the survey, please click here.

Alan Macro
Councillor for Theale
West Berkshire Council

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I am carrying out an on-line survey for the parish council to see what kind of activities are wanted. We want to hear what all residents want, but particularly want to hear from young people themselves.

To take part in the survey, please click here.

Alan Macro
Councillor for Theale
West Berkshire Council

Email: councillor.macro@theale.org.uk
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To apply, go to http://sse-apprentices.co.uk/

Councillor Alan Macro
8th March 2012

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To apply, go to http://sse-apprentices.co.uk/

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8th March 2012

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Don't panic though, some establishments in Theale are rated "Good" or "Very Good" (the top rating).

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Don't panic though, some establishments in Theale are rated "Good" or "Very Good" (the top rating).

Councillor Alan Macro

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The main changes include:

- Internal alterations to the layout of the proposed car park
- Widening of Pincents Lane
- Introduction of a ‘safe route’ for horses and riders to the front of the store
- Amendments to show changes to the westbound off-slip splitter island at J12 & the widening of Pincents Lane

You can see and comment on the plans by going to http://www.westberks.gov.uk and searching on the application number - 11/00218/COMIND.

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The main changes include:

- Internal alterations to the layout of the proposed car park
- Widening of Pincents Lane
- Introduction of a ‘safe route’ for horses and riders to the front of the store
- Amendments to show changes to the westbound off-slip splitter island at J12 & the widening of Pincents Lane

You can see and comment on the plans by going to http://www.westberks.gov.uk and searching on the application number - 11/00218/COMIND.

Councillor Alan Macro

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Chuggers try to sign people up to direct debits in favour of charities. They are so-called because some people who have been signed up feel like they have been mugged for charity.

The complaints were that they were:

•Obstructing entrances to shops
•Intimidating people
•Harassing people

These are all against the collectors code-of-conduct. They do not require a licence because they are not collecting cash.

If this happens again, and you see people being intimidated or harassed, then please report them to the police on the non-emergency number - 101.

Councillor Alan Macro

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Chuggers try to sign people up to direct debits in favour of charities. They are so-called because some people who have been signed up feel like they have been mugged for charity.

The complaints were that they were:

•Obstructing entrances to shops
•Intimidating people
•Harassing people

These are all against the collectors code-of-conduct. They do not require a licence because they are not collecting cash.

If this happens again, and you see people being intimidated or harassed, then please report them to the police on the non-emergency number - 101.

Councillor Alan Macro

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6am to 11 pm

If you want to comment on this, write to:

Chief Licensing Officer
Public Protection Dept
West Berkshire Council
Market Street
Newbury
RG14 5LD

by 27th March

Councillor Alan Macro

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6am to 11 pm

If you want to comment on this, write to:

Chief Licensing Officer
Public Protection Dept
West Berkshire Council
Market Street
Newbury
RG14 5LD

by 27th March

Councillor Alan Macro

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I showed them the petition that 305 residents had signed. I then pointed out the difficulties that this would cause people who live in the 500+ homes and the residents in the sheltered housing, in particular, at the east end of Theale. I also emphasised that we need to keep the width restriction under the flyover in Station Road.

As a result of our discussions, Reading Buses are going to drop the proposal. They may resurrect the idea if the bus frequency is increased in the future. This would allow alternate buses to serve the High Street and the Station.]]>
I showed them the petition that 305 residents had signed. I then pointed out the difficulties that this would cause people who live in the 500+ homes and the residents in the sheltered housing, in particular, at the east end of Theale. I also emphasised that we need to keep the width restriction under the flyover in Station Road.

As a result of our discussions, Reading Buses are going to drop the proposal. They may resurrect the idea if the bus frequency is increased in the future. This would allow alternate buses to serve the High Street and the Station.]]> http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2538 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:35:37 +0000 http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2538
I will be presenting the petition at Thursday's West Berkshire Council meeting. However, I have a meeting with the bus company tomorrow morning (Monday). I will show them the petition and would therefore like to get as many signatures as possible before then. This should help convince the company to keep serving the bus stops in Theale High Street.

If you have not yet signed the petition, then please sign the on-line version straight away!

Kind Regards,
Alan Macro

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I will be presenting the petition at Thursday's West Berkshire Council meeting. However, I have a meeting with the bus company tomorrow morning (Monday). I will show them the petition and would therefore like to get as many signatures as possible before then. This should help convince the company to keep serving the bus stops in Theale High Street.

If you have not yet signed the petition, then please sign the on-line version straight away!

Kind Regards,
Alan Macro

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It would instead use Brunel Road and Station Road, with a stop outside Theale station.

Please sign my petitions to stop the re-routing and to keep the width limit in Station Road.

Councillor Alan Macro

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It would instead use Brunel Road and Station Road, with a stop outside Theale station.

Please sign my petitions to stop the re-routing and to keep the width limit in Station Road.

Councillor Alan Macro

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I asked a member of the fire authority about this and he told me that the headquarters is likely to move to Pincents Lane, Calcot. He also told me that Theale is the likely location for a new fire station.]]>
I asked a member of the fire authority about this and he told me that the headquarters is likely to move to Pincents Lane, Calcot. He also told me that Theale is the likely location for a new fire station.]]> http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2535 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:54:44 +0000 http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2535
I was concerned that the pedestrian access at the end of Wigmore Lane would not be illuminated but was re-assured by council officers that these lights would not be affected.]]>
I was concerned that the pedestrian access at the end of Wigmore Lane would not be illuminated but was re-assured by council officers that these lights would not be affected.]]> http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2534 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:48:42 +0000 http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2534
I have major concerns about this:

• The bus stops at the eastern end of the High Street, outside The Bull, would no longer be served by this bus. Routes 101, 104 and 105 would still stop there but these are infrequent and do not go into Reading - they terminate at either Savacenter or Tilehurst Triangle.
• Residents from the eastern end of Theale, including the Elizabeth Court sheltered housing, would have an extra half mile to walk to catch the Jetblack 1
• The width restriction stops lorries using The Green and Church Street to get to the industrial estates south of the Theale bypass.
  

There will be a meeting on February 27th to discuss the proposal. I will be strongly resisting the change]]>
I have major concerns about this:

• The bus stops at the eastern end of the High Street, outside The Bull, would no longer be served by this bus. Routes 101, 104 and 105 would still stop there but these are infrequent and do not go into Reading - they terminate at either Savacenter or Tilehurst Triangle.
• Residents from the eastern end of Theale, including the Elizabeth Court sheltered housing, would have an extra half mile to walk to catch the Jetblack 1
• The width restriction stops lorries using The Green and Church Street to get to the industrial estates south of the Theale bypass.
  

There will be a meeting on February 27th to discuss the proposal. I will be strongly resisting the change]]> http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2533 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:41:47 +0000 http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2533 rail "access to all" programme. £1.25M has been allocated by the government to provide 3 lifts and a new footbridge.

Theale Parish council, Theale's Future and I have been pressing for this for many years. Thanks are also due to our local MP, Alok Sharma]]> rail "access to all" programme. £1.25M has been allocated by the government to provide 3 lifts and a new footbridge.

Theale Parish council, Theale's Future and I have been pressing for this for many years. Thanks are also due to our local MP, Alok Sharma]]> http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2530 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:54:02 +0000 http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2530
I enjoy playing squash and badminton, but have been been out of action for almost year due to injury. That said, I have been keeping fit while injured, so I should soon be up to speed once I start.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone in or around the Theale - or nearby, say Reading or Newbury - plays squash or badminton, and if so, do you fancy a game? I was playing colleagues from work before I became injured, but they have either moved on or given up playing.

It would be great to get back into a routine of playing at least one of these sports again on a regular basis.

Please message me or post a reply if you are interested in playing or if you know of someone looking for a decent game.

The nearest badminton club I could find is Reading and Country Badminton Club, who are only interested in "attracting established quality players who have played in the top divisions of regional league". I don't meet the criteria, but I'm no novice: I first started playing both these sports over 20 years ago.

Cheers.]]>
I enjoy playing squash and badminton, but have been been out of action for almost year due to injury. That said, I have been keeping fit while injured, so I should soon be up to speed once I start.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone in or around the Theale - or nearby, say Reading or Newbury - plays squash or badminton, and if so, do you fancy a game? I was playing colleagues from work before I became injured, but they have either moved on or given up playing.

It would be great to get back into a routine of playing at least one of these sports again on a regular basis.

Please message me or post a reply if you are interested in playing or if you know of someone looking for a decent game.

The nearest badminton club I could find is Reading and Country Badminton Club, who are only interested in "attracting established quality players who have played in the top divisions of regional league". I don't meet the criteria, but I'm no novice: I first started playing both these sports over 20 years ago.

Cheers.]]> http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2527 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:52:29 +0000 http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2527
https://www.engagespace.co.uk/westberks/...yMode=Docs
(this also includes changes in other areas). The most useful documents are the drawings. Those for Theale start at BT58.

To respond click on the To participate please register or login link.

The consultation ends on 17th Nov]]>
https://www.engagespace.co.uk/westberks/...yMode=Docs
(this also includes changes in other areas). The most useful documents are the drawings. Those for Theale start at BT58.

To respond click on the To participate please register or login link.

The consultation ends on 17th Nov]]> http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2491 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:50:35 +0000 http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2491 http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2256 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:14:05 +0000 http://thealevillage.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2256