https://media.reading.gov.uk/ News from Reading Borough Council en-GB PRgloo 6a7b11063b185bb83e500109 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/tap-for-reading-extended-to-boost-donations-supporting-people-experiencing-homelessness Featured <ul> <li><strong>Tap for Reading is the best way to donate to those in need in the town</strong></li> <li><strong>Donations ensure vital help to those rough sleeping whilst discouraging aggressive begging</strong></li> <li><strong>Residents asked to keep adding to the £7,400 already donated</strong></li> </ul> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:09:00 Z 6a79f2ba3b185bb83e4ff92e https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/help-create-a-unique-cultural-landmark-in-reading <ul> <li>Residents invited to join free workshops throughout August to help paint a one-of-a-kind mural comprising cutting-edge solar panels</li> <li>The interactive Solar Mural will include lights, sound and sensors that respond to passers-by at New Directions College</li> </ul> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:46:00 Z 6a79a0d73b185bb83e4fef4e https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/programme-of-major-road-resurfacing-announced Featured <ul> <li><strong>Seventeen sections of main road to be resurfaced over the next five weeks</strong></li> <li><strong>Latest schedule of works continues significant Council investment in highways improvements</strong></li> </ul> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:02:00 Z 6a74765f3b185bb83e4fd6ce https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/private-hire-driver-fined-and-banned-from-the-roads-following-repeated-illegal-operating Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:38:00 Z 6a7055063b185bb83e4fac28 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/council-closes-town-centre-restaurant-following-serious-rodent-infestation <ul> <li>Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant closed following a serious rodent infestation and contaminated food&nbsp;</li> <li>Magistrates granted formal closure to remove pest issue</li> <li>Premises re-opened after health risk removed</li> </ul> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:47:00 Z 6a6b0e64c7673b6a07f1d2e1 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/investment-of-nearly-gbp-500-000-into-local-reading-libraries Featured <ul> <li><strong>Improved technology on offer, including laptops, upgraded PCs, tablets, wi-fi and much more at all Reading libraries</strong></li> <li><strong>Investment recognises the vital role of local libraries in addition to the new Central Library at the Civic Centre</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:47:00 Z 6a60eba4096e7268f71b7071 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/warning-after-more-than-300-unsafe-squishy-toys-seized-by-reading-trading-standards Featured Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 Z 6a61f64f096e7268f71b7895 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/over-5-000-crucial-health-checks-complete-as-council-signposts-where-to-get-help Featured <ul> <li><strong>5,203 free health checks completed as part of Council-led project</strong></li> <li><strong>Council signposting other residents to where to now get health and blood pressure checks</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:14:00 Z 6a60c820096e7268f71b6d0c https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/programme-of-improvement-works-approved-for-caversham-court-gardens Featured <ul> <li><strong>Works will include repairs and conservation work to several listed buildings and structures</strong></li> <li><strong>New oak double gates will be installed at the main entrance to replace those damaged in a car accident</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:51:00 Z 6a59f00c096e7268f71b38df https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/dangerous-tree-to-be-felled-in-caversham-court-gardens <ul> <li><strong>Mature beech tree to be felled due to extensive internal decay</strong></li> <li><strong>Tree's location poses a significant risk to public safety</strong></li> <li><strong>Four-metre-tall monolith to be retained to preserve its legacy</strong></li> </ul> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:50:00 Z