Borough-wide digital visitor parking permits going live
- Digital visitor parking permit scheme to be rolled out across the borough from 12 November following successful trial
- Residents will be able to book permits by the hour, manage bookings online and there is no need for physical permits
- Existing paper permits will remain valid until their expiry date
Fifth phase of South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme opens
- Scheme joins up bus lanes to improve reliability for passengers travelling between south Reading and town centre
- New pedestrian and cycle bridge opens over the River Kennet
- Improved access to shops and businesses by public transport
Remembrance and Armistice Events in Reading
- Reading comes together again in remembrance at two ceremonies this year
- Main service and parade takes place in the town centre on Sunday 9 November
- Tuesday 11 November marks Armistice Day, with a short ceremony at the Forbury War Memorial
Extra Help for Reading Households This Winter
- More support is being made available to Reading residents as part of the town's Household Support Fund scheme
- Government funding is being directed to households who may have difficulty paying for things like rising bills, food shopping, the high cost of housing or essentials like clothing
Half of Reading Postal Voters Risk Losing the Chance to Vote by Post
- More than 9,000 postal voters in Reading yet to reapply
- Changes to electoral law mean residents now have to reapply for their postal votes every three years
- Deadline to reapply is 31 January 2026, after which these residents will lose their opportunity to vote by post at next year's local elections
Latest news
Grants worth £150,000 allocated to support Health and Wellbeing of people in Reading
- Ten projects funded to support physical and mental health
- People assisted through community projects on behalf of Council’s Adult Social Care service
Borough-wide digital visitor parking permits going live
- Digital visitor parking permit scheme to be rolled out across the borough from 12 November following successful trial
- Residents will be able to book permits by the hour, manage bookings online and there is no need for physical permits
- Existing paper permits will remain valid until their expiry date
Fifth phase of South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme opens
- Scheme joins up bus lanes to improve reliability for passengers travelling between south Reading and town centre
- New pedestrian and cycle bridge opens over the River Kennet
- Improved access to shops and businesses by public transport
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