We now have a large number of signatures on a petition which has been set up by some of the shopkeepers in Tilehurst who stand to lose a lot of their trade if the free first hour of parking is withdrawn.

The petition will be presented to the Council’s Cabinet by some of the traders. In the absence of Lead Councillor Tony Page (on holiday) the Leader of the Council Jo Lovelock will reply to the petition.  The Cabinet meeting is on Wednesday evening from 5:30 in the Civic Centre. It is open to the public.