14 August 2019
CADRA maintains a summary of the significant local planning applications and appeals which is updated each month. Each application listed provides a direct link the RBC website where plans can be seen and comments sent on line. Links to the Planning Inspectorate show progress on appeals. Applications in South Oxfordshire which are significant and close to the border with Reading are also listed.
12 August 2019
RBC are forming their transport strategy to 2036 and have begun a public consultation,which includes drop-in sessions around Reading and an on-line consultation. There is a drop-in session at Church House, Church St, Caversham, RG4 8AX this Thursday, 15 Aug 2019 from 15:00 to 19:00.
27 July 2019
An article in Thames Tap, the property website, has proposals for redeveloping the old Drews retail warehouse at 71-73 Caversham Road, into a seven storey block of apartments. More details may be available via: cavershamroad@kandaconsulting.co.uk or 020 3900 3676.
15 July 2019
13 June 2019
Latest monthly newsletter covering current issues.
10 June 2019
These are local organisations that provide a list of some forthcoming events. It is by no means comprehensive, but they are local and have a genuine interest in the local cummunity.
Reading Borough Council - Things to do 
Choose Caversham - Events 
South Oxfordshire District Council - Events 
5 June 2019
The CADRA AGM takes place on Tuesday 11 June 2019 at 7.30pm in Thameside School Hall, Harley Rd, Caversham. The agenda, including links to the formal documents, is as follows:
1. Minutes of 2018 AGM
2. Chairman’s Annual Report
3. Treasurer’s Report - 2018-19 Accounts
4. Election of Committee
5. Any Other Business (items advised in advance only)
Following the AGM, we are delighted that Tom Asbridge from Queen Mary University of London has agreed to speak. Tom is the author of the well respected book, “The Greatest Knight” and has presented a number of TV programmes about William Marshal.
30 May 2019
These are license applications CADRA has commented on:
15 April 2019
The Environment Agency‘s (EA) have issued their August 2019 Newsletter about their investigations into reducing flooding in Caversham. The backgound to their proposals follows:
The EA proposals for large-scale flood prevention works on both sides of the river, but particularly on the Caversham side, will have a big impact on the riverside environment, especially through tree loss and the excavation of a very large channel across part of Christchurch Meadows. We are in touch with the EA and supporting the excellent work of the recently-formed Campaign for a Better Flood Alleviation Scheme (CABFAS), who among other things are focused on limiting immediate damage from the EA’s site investigation works. The following drawing show how the scheme would impact Christchurch Meadows. For details go to: EA Information Page.
Prior to this, the EA undertook a public consultation in July 2018 and published their analysis in the Consultation Response Report. This was followed by a newsletter in November 2018 and then a ‘drop in’ event in December 2018, where comments invited.
5 February 2019
KEG, the Emmer Green campaign group, set up following the announcement that Reading Golf Club intend to sell their land off Kidmore End Road, have published their latest newsletter.
14 January 2019
We use photos, pictures and maps of Caversham on the web site, to help us tell a story. If you have interesting images you would like to share, please email them with a description to: info@cadra.org.uk
Here is a selection of images we have that you might enjoy:
The Thames looking upstream from Caversham Bridge (Provided by Haslams Surveyors)
Christchurch Bridge
Church St from Church Rd towards Priory Ave, early 1900's
11 January 2019
Reading Services Guide (Covering: carers support, family, youth, a community directory, disabled children and young people's register. Includes services not just provided by RBC)
