A 1930s Caversham bus shelter that had been under threat of being replaced with a modern plastic stop has been spruced up this week.

The felt roof of the Henley Road shelter has been repaired and the three sided structure have been painted the original colours of the Reading Transport company, red and cream.

The work has been done in conjunction between Reading Borough Council and the Thames Valley Community Rehabilitation Company’s Community Payback team.

Councillor Ed Hopper of Thames Ward was part of the campaign to save the shelter when it was declared unsuitable for disabled travellers and in a poor condition.

An bus stop with an electronic information sign was placed just a few metres away from the shelter.

He said: "We are really pleased that the shelter has been returned to its former glory."

He added that if anyone witnesses any vandalism, deterioration in the shelter to immediately contact the council or their ward councillor.

A spokesman for Reading Borough Council said: "The roof of the shelter has been repaired and the lower half has been repainted red and cream, similar to the old Reading Corporation colours.

"The council is also planning to install two public noticeboards to display local information and may look to replace the missing windows.

"The work has been carried out in response to requests from the local community to refurbish the shelter and we would like to thank the Community Payback team for their assistance in the project."