The shows go on as The Hexagon improves and grows
- Innovative ground source heat pump system is now keeping customers warm with clean, green energy
- New flooring installed, new seating on the way and the Studio Theatre construction progresses
- A total of 150,000 visitors enjoyed 200 performances and 125 events as work took place in 2025/26
Council encourages food recycling with free food waste liners for households
- 55,000 households to receive free food waste caddy liners
- Council looks to build on 14% increase in food waste collected compared to last year
- Residents should consider household waste bin a 'last resort'
Library cards for Reading school pupils
- Reading Libraries membership offered to pupils through new school scheme
- The initiative will open up a world of books, digital resources and much more to children and young people
Reading’s Children We Care For Sufficiency Strategy Published
- New strategy outlines approach to strengthening local provision
- Formed by local data, future demand forecasting and the views of children and young people
- Sets out commitment to ensuring children and young people have access to homes and support they need, as close as possible to families, schools and friends.
Council Proposal on HMOs to Further Protect the Character of Local Communities
- Council moves to place further restrictions on the creation of HMOs by widening the area where owners need to apply to planning permission before conversion
- New Article 4 direction is in response to concerns from residents about the impact of HMO's on the character of local communities
Latest news
Reading students to take part in mock COP31 conference
- Reading Council will host more than 50 students in the town’s 13th Schools’ Climate Conference
- Young people will take part in COP31-style debate and then quiz local decision makers on climate issues
The shows go on as The Hexagon improves and grows
- Innovative ground source heat pump system is now keeping customers warm with clean, green energy
- New flooring installed, new seating on the way and the Studio Theatre construction progresses
- A total of 150,000 visitors enjoyed 200 performances and 125 events as work took place in 2025/26
Council prepares for winter weather
- Winter Service Plan sets out action for gritting and keeping public highway as safe as possible during adverse weather
- Residents and businesses encouraged to think ahead and be prepared for winter weather
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