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Rachel Claire Eden

Rachel Claire Eden

Labour councillor for Whitley

Council: Reading

Term started: 7 May 2026

Labour

I an very proud to be bringing up my family in west Reading and with my family roots in West Berkshire, I am proud to be the Labour and Cooperative candidate for Reading West. I am the founder of an award-winning small business that works with charities, social enterprises and growing businesses. I have been a Whitley ward councillor since 2010 and am committed to working with residents across Reading West on the issues that matter to local people, whether it is tackling crime, more affordable housing or support for our NHS and social care. I work closely alongside local small businesses to promote our area and as well as working in a professional capacity as a director of Reading Community Energy Society, a cooperative dedicated to producing renewable energy that benefits our local community. I am passionate about our amazing home of Reading West. We deserve an active, accessible MP who will put us first. I promise to always stand up for our community.

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Election history

Whitley (2026)

Labour · 919 votes· Elected

Whitley (2022)

Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected

Reading West (2019)

Labour and Co-operative Party · Vote total not available· Not elected

Whitley (2018)

Labour Party · Vote total not available· Elected

Wantage (2017)

Labour and Co-operative Party · Vote total not available· Not elected

Contact Information

Address

C/o Councillor Services, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU

Whitley Ward

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Where Rachel fits into things

Earley and Woodley

Constituency

Whitley

Ward

Rachel Claire Eden

Rachel Claire Eden

Councillor

Whitley

Micky Leng

Micky Leng

Councillor · Whitley

Alice Mpofu-Coles

Alice Mpofu-Coles

Councillor · Whitley

About the role

The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.

What councillors do

  • Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
  • Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
  • Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
  • Set council budgets and local tax levels

How to influence

  • Attend local council surgeries
  • Write or email about local issues
  • Attend public council meetings
  • Join local community groups

Council

Reading (CO)

Rachel Claire Eden - Whitley Councillor | State