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Isobel Ballsdon

Isobel Ballsdon

Conservative councillor for Caversham Heights

Council: Reading

Term started: 7 May 2026

Conservative

I've lived in Mapledurham Ward for nearly 30 years and brought up my family here. It has meant so much to me to be able to serve the community as Ward Councillor for the last 15 years. When I stood for re-election in 2016 I pledged to sort out the two big issues for our community: the dilapidated Pavilion and a permanent home within the Ward for The Heights School. I am delighted therefore that I'm delivering on both these promises. It is wonderful to receive so much positive feedback and to see so many of you out enjoying the revitalised Mapledurham Playing Fields. Between now and the Elections, do carry on raising council-related matters and I'll do my best to help. To learn a about some of the work I've been doing, do have a look at my Blog: https://www.IsobelBallsdon.com I hope you will lend me your vote on Thursday 6th May so that I can continue thereafter to work hard for our community.

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Election history

Caversham Heights (2026)

Conservative · 1,900 votes· Elected

Caversham Heights (2022)

Conservative and Unionist Party · Vote total not available· Elected

Mapledurham (2021)

Conservative and Unionist Party · Vote total not available· Elected

Mapledurham (2016)

Conservative and Unionist Party · Vote total not available· Elected

Contact Information

Caversham Heights Ward

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Where Isobel fits into things

Reading Central

Constituency

Caversham Heights

Ward

Isobel Ballsdon

Isobel Ballsdon

Councillor

Caversham Heights

Jenny McGrother

Jenny McGrother

Councillor · Caversham Heights

Sam Juthani

Sam Juthani

Councillor · Caversham Heights

SS

Saadia Saadat

Councillor · Caversham Heights

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)