https://media.reading.gov.uk/ News from Reading Borough Council en-GB PRgloo 69f4639b54035d2c30ac15d1 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/readings-popular-childrens-festival-returns-for-its-37th-year Featured <ul> <li><strong>Forbury Fiesta kicks off three weeks of events and activities across the borough</strong></li> <li><strong>Book-inspired sessions woven throughout the festival for National Year of Reading</strong></li> <li><strong>Council to showcase year-round offer across libraries, Reading Museum, Family Hubs and more</strong></li> </ul> Fri, 01 May 2026 08:31:00 Z 69e8d71b20475f5404aeda43 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/developer-ordered-to-pay-gbp-3-350-following-council-prosecution <ul> <li><strong>Developer ordered to pay £3,350 by Magistrates after failing to comply with planning conditions</strong></li> <li><strong>Prosecution followed Council warning and subsequent breach of condition notice</strong></li> </ul> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:41:00 Z 69e0f42b20475f5404aea538 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/reading-restaurant-operator-fined-thousands-for-repeated-food-safety-failures Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:28:00 Z 69e0f21320475f5404aea4fc https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/free-access-to-nhs-backed-support-and-emotional-wellbeing-programme-for-parents-and-families <ul> <li><strong>Free new online resource available to support families across Reading</strong></li> <li><strong>Suite of online learning resources designed for parents, families, young people and children</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:32:00 Z 69e0999720475f5404ae9cbb https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/99-percent-of-reading-parents-offered-one-of-top-three-preferred-primary-schools-for-their-child <ul> <li><strong>Almost all children placed at one of three preferred schools</strong></li> <li><strong>First preference allocated to 91% of families</strong></li> <li><strong>Applications increase from last year</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:13:00 Z 69de44d120475f5404ae890e https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/free-monthly-bike-check-ups-return-to-reading-town-centre Featured <ul> <li><strong>Dr Bike back in Broad Street for free bicycle maintenance and minor repairs on first Thursday of the month</strong></li> <li><strong>Free adult cycle training and bike maintenance workshops also on offer</strong></li> </ul> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:05:00 Z 69de10b720475f5404ae8546 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/gbp-2-06m-grant-for-essential-upgrade-to-the-hexagon Featured <ul> <li><strong>Arts Council England funding will enable essential works to ensure The Hexagon’s future sustainability and viability</strong></li> <li><strong>Audiences will benefit from more comfortable seating and improved accessibility for elderly and disabled customers</strong></li> <li><strong>Programme of works will dovetail with development of new Studio Theatre and Hexagon heating upgrade works</strong></li> </ul> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:29:00 Z 69d6343e20475f5404ae5826 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/reading-museum-secures-funding-for-roman-britain-project <ul> <li>Funding will help create a new interactive gallery which brings to life the story of Romans in Reading</li> </ul> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:57:00 Z 69d4eecf20475f5404ae4d25 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/join-us-for-a-celebration-of-sound Featured <ul> <li><strong>Tickets now available for a joyful evening of uplifting music at the Mayor of Reading’s charity fundraiser</strong></li> <li><strong>An evening of top live performances at the Reading Town Hall will raise money for two worthy local charities</strong></li> </ul> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:08:00 Z 69ca71603e48e0dfd32d39d7 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/just-three-weeks-left-to-register-to-vote-in-mays-local-election-and-by-election <ul> <li><strong>Deadline for registering to vote in May's local election is now only three weeks away</strong></li> <li><strong>The deadline for applying for a postal vote is 21 April</strong></li> </ul> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:03:00 Z