Published: Tuesday, 24th November, 2009 5:00pm

Council boss praise for SEEDA man

READING council boss Michael Coughlin has praised the outgoing chairman of SEEDA for his support for Reading's future.

Jim Braithwaite, the longest serving chairman of any regional development agency, last week stepped down from the role.

Mr Coughlin, chief executive of Reading Borough Council, said Mr Braithwaite's business knowledge and helped policy makers and industry.

Mr Coughlin said: ""SEEDA helped us tremendously with our bid for significant support from the Transport Innovation Fund for infrastructure projects. Jim has been a strong advocate for the Crossrail and Airtrack projects which will benefit Thames Valley and Reading in the future."

Mr Braithwaite said he had felt privileged to support the town's ambitions.

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