Public consultation launched into emission-based parking charges
- Views invited on plans to introduce higher parking fees for more polluting vehicles
- Proposed scheme aims to improve air quality and the health of Reading residents
Private Hire operator fined after advertising uninsured airport taxi transfers on Facebook
- Unlicensed airport transfers promoted on Facebook without a private hire operator’s licence
- Ordered to pay £1,418, including penalties, victim surcharge, and prosecution costs
Council Acquires 16 Brand New Homes for Residents
- 16 homes on new development will be made available to those on Reading's housing register
- The homes form part of the Council's wider new build programme
- Wider programme includes 30 Council properties at Dwyer Road, where work began last week
Reading Festival Takes Centre Stage Again
- Everything you need to know about Reading Festival 2025
- Information on traffic, parking, temporary traffic management changes, getting to the site, residents hotline number, advice on personal safety and what is being done to make this year's event the most sustainable yet
Overnight road closures on A33 Relief Road
- Series of overnight road closures required as phase five of the South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme nears completion
- Diversion and traffic management will be in place as closures take place between August and October
- The scheme will deliver improved bus services and a new cycle and pedestrian bridge
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Residents Urged to Check Voter Registration Details
- Residents asked to look out for an annual canvass form which will be sent to households this week
- People can also register online at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Public consultation launched into emission-based parking charges
- Views invited on plans to introduce higher parking fees for more polluting vehicles
- Proposed scheme aims to improve air quality and the health of Reading residents

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