Free springtime Dr Bike sessions in the community
- Families can have their bikes checked for free at five different community hubs and the town centre
- Dr Bike team will check and tune-up cycles and undertake free minor repairs.
Reading VE Day Civic Commemoration Service
- Members of the public are invited to a special service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day at the Reading Minster, 8 May, 7pm.
Council Grants Totalling More Than £636k Awarded to Reading’s Voluntary Sector Last Year
- £636,449 worth of grants awarded to Reading's voluntary and community groups by the Council last year
- Reading's 'third sector' helps the Council reach residents and communities through a range of projects, activities and volunteering and participation opportunities
Eight extra electric buses heading for Reading
- Government funding of £1.3m announced for eight more zero-emission buses to run on Reading – Calcot route
- Funding on top of £4.7m already secured for fleet of 24 electric buses on routes 17 and 21
- Investment supports Council’s aims of encouraging public transport use, reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality
Cemetery Arch Closed to the Public for Safety Reasons
- Cemetery Arch has been closed to the public for safety reasons
- Further works were identified during planned conservation improvements to the historic archway
- Council is working to provide an alternative entrance to the cemetery
Latest news
New pathway for pedestrians and cyclists in Portman Road
- Shared 140m long footpath and cycleway links Beresford Road with new housing and shops
- New facility will go on to link with Richfield Avenue scheme and provide better access to school and leisure centre
The Mayor of Reading’s Charity Quiz & Silent Auction
- An entertaining evening of quizzing, bidding and eating at Reading Town Hall on 15 May.
- Proceeds will go to the Mayor of Reading’s chosen charities, Reading Community Learning Centre and Reading Prostate Cancer Support
Free springtime Dr Bike sessions in the community
- Families can have their bikes checked for free at five different community hubs and the town centre
- Dr Bike team will check and tune-up cycles and undertake free minor repairs.
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