Reading Football Club chairman John Madejski, meanwhile, receives a knighthood for his charity work.

BBC: Sport stars lead New Year Honours

Among those who could have new streets named after them are late Reading FC goalkeeper Steve Death and club chairman Sir John Madejski.

BBC: Reading road names shortlist includes local celebrities

The John Madejski Academy (named after the biggest local benefactor, a publishing millionaire who owns Reading Football Club) has replaced one failing school.

ECONOMIST: A prosperous town with growing pains