Later the newly elected Peake government appointed Reade as the first government Town Planner in 1918. During this time Reade was heavily involved in attempting to implement planning legislation and he drafted a Town Planning and Housing Bill in 1916.
In 1918, following their election, the Peake government appointed Reade as the first government Town Planner. Throughout this period, Reade was actively involved in advocating for planning legislation and drafted a Town Planning and Housing Bill in 1916.