The EVA page has been updated with dates for all EVAs in 2010, and the previously advetised dates for upcoming NAG meetings in 2010 have been confirmed.

You can also download a PDF copy of these dates for reference here: NAG & EVA dates 2010 (232 kB, PDF)

London Irish mascot 'Digger' will be teaming up with the Katesgrove neighbourhood team and pupils from Katesgrove School to take part in an Environmental Visual Audit.

The popular Irish Wolfhound will join the team and pupils on Tuesday 24 November, as they go around the neighbourhood making a note of the things that can damage the appearance of the area, such as graffiti, damaged street furniture and litter.

Once the audit is completed, the police and partner agencies, such as Reading Borough Council, will work to resolve the issues that have been raised.

Tracie Simpson, head of PR and Communications at London Irish Rugby Club said:

“We are very pleased to be supporting the Environmental Visual Audit with the pupils at Katesgrove Primary School and the Katesgrove Neighbourhood Action Group.  Caring for the places where we live is very important and London Irish is looking forward to playing its part in helping to keep the Katesgrove neighbourhood look its best.”

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Rod Holmes: “I am delighted that Digger will be joining the team and the pupils on this important job.  The Environmental Visual Audits are a tool that we use regularly to try to improve the appearance of the area as things like graffiti and fly tipping can have a really negative impact. The support of Digger, London Irish, and the children from Katesgrove School, will undoubtedly raise awareness of this valuable work.”

The EVA starts at 10:30am, meeting in Katesgrove Primary School Playground off Katesgrove Lane.

The reports of the September and October Environmental Visual Audits have been posted to the EVA page:

• Tuesday 20 Oct 2009 (PDF, 63 kB)
• Tuesday 15 Sep 2009 (PDF, 65 kB)

Each month, members of the Katesgrove NAG tour an area of Katesgrove with officers from Reading Borough Council, usually accompanied by one or more of our PCSOs and our Neighbourhood Wardens, looking for anything that brings the appearance of an area down. You can read more about this process and how it helps the area by clicking here.

The report of the July Environmental Visual Audit has been posted to the EVA page:

Tuesday 14 July 2009 (PDF, 64 kB)

Each month, members of the Katesgrove NAG tour an area of Katesgrove with officers from Reading Borough Council, usually accompanied by one or more of our PCSOs and our Neighbourhood Wardens, looking for anything that brings the appearance of an area down. You can read more about this process and how it helps the area by clicking here.

AGM, Thursday 9th July, 7pm

The NAG holds its Annual General Meeting this month, at our usual venue of New Christ Church School, Milman Road. We will be holding a committee election, as well as dealing with our usual business and reviewing our neighbourhood priorities based on feedback from the community.

Environmental Visual Audit, Tuesday 14th July, 10.30am

Our regular EVA will be on Tuesday 14th this month, meeting on Elgar Road South at the junction with Waterloo Rise. All are welcome, so please come and join us if you are able.

Please note that the June EVA has had to be rescheduled to 16 June. The date has been changed as no-one from Reading Borough Council would have been able to attend on the original date.

 The EVA will start at 10.30am, meeting at Katesgrove Lane j/w Pell Stree. For more details, check the EVA page.