Water Fest 2023 makes a splash with bumper programme of events and activities
- Water Fest returns for its 34th year on 10 June 2023, in partnership with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust
- Enhanced programme of events made possible thanks to funding boost from Arts Council England and National Lottery Players
Your Chance To Name One Of Reading’s Electric Waste Collection Vehicles!
- Reading introduced Berkshire's first electric bin lorry, and now has five for you to name
- Switch to electric vehicles is part of the Council's commitment to tackling the Climate Emergency
- Enter your name suggestion online by Monday 26 June
Countdown to the opening of the new Rivermead Leisure Centre
- Open to the public from 17 July 2023
- Facilities include a 6-court sports hall and a 120-station gym with 3 studios, soft play activity zone with party rooms and cafe
- Swimming pools will follow in summer 2024
Impact of Voter ID on Local Borough Elections in Reading
- A total of 73 residents did not return to a polling station to vote after initially being turned away for not having an acceptable form of identification
- Impact could potentially be higher as the figure for the number of residents who chose not to vote this year as a result of new Voter ID laws is not known
- 99.7% of residents who attended a polling station on May 4 were able to cast a vote
New Deputy Leader and Mayoral Nomination for Reading
- Proposed new Deputy Leader of the Council and Mayoral nomination announced for the new Municipal Year
- All appointments to be ratified at the Council’s AGM on Wednesday May 24 at Reading Town Hall
Latest news

Exploring life and culture on the Oxford Road in new exhibition ‘Occy Road – Episode 1’
- New round of High Street Heritage Action Zone projects includes exhibiton of photographs and poetry celebrating life on Oxford Road

Council Reiterates Commitment to Fair Tax Checks
- Reading is one of almost 50 local authorities that has pledged to be a UK Fair Tax Council
- National Fair Tax Week 2023 starts this week (8 to 18 June).

Water Fest 2023 makes a splash with bumper programme of events and activities
- Water Fest returns for its 34th year on 10 June 2023, in partnership with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust
- Enhanced programme of events made possible thanks to funding boost from Arts Council England and National Lottery Players

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