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.
After becoming the newly elected leader, the Peake government named Reade as the inaugural government Town Planner in 1918. During this time, Reade worked diligently on implementing planning laws and produced a Town Planning and Housing Bill in 1916.