https://media.reading.gov.uk/ News from Reading Borough Council en-GB PRgloo 6ace3a0369305e722f04d8d9 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/new-hate-crime-helpline-launched-in-reading Featured <ul> <li>Residents urged to report hate crimes in Reading</li> <li>New helpline is confidential and open 24-hours for advice and reporting</li> </ul> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:05:00 Z 6ac643dead67789a4d03632c https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/invitation-to-free-landlord-information-evening-2 Featured <ul> <li>Landlords are welcome to a special evening on Thursday 15 October</li> <li>Advice available on the night about the future of the private rented sector</li> <li>Event hosted by the Council's Rent Guarantee Scheme and NRLA</li> </ul> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:09:00 Z 6ac6375fad67789a4d036160 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/new-pedestrian-bridge-marks-key-milestone-in-theatre-development Featured <ul> <li>A new walkway will allow step free access to the new Studio Theatre and The Hexagon</li> <li>Significant progress made on construction of new arts space which will attract a wider range of acts and be available for community use</li> </ul> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:14:00 Z 6ac6013cad67789a4d03578c https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/successful-summer-of-reading-in-reading <ul> <li><strong>Reading Libraries space-themed summer reading challenge enjoyed by more than 1,300 primary aged children </strong></li> <li><strong>Twenty-five young volunteers regularly supported children, parents and library staff to make the summer programme a success</strong></li> </ul> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:22:00 Z 6abf62a7ad67789a4dfbb7ed https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/new-berkshire-prosperity-board-website-launched <ul> <li>New website allows residents to follow the work of the Berkshire Prosperity Board</li> <li>Board aims to drive economic prosperity across the region, securing more funding, creating more jobs and more affordable housing</li> </ul> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:12:00 Z 6abbbe73ad67789a4dfb8330 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/southampton-taxi-driver-fined-after-offering-illegal-rides-in-reading Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:02:00 Z 6aba796cad67789a4dfb7602 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/make-a-big-difference-to-your-community-bid-for-a-small-grant Featured <ul> <li><strong>This year's Small Grants Fund application process is now live</strong></li> <li><strong>Voluntary and community sector organisations have two different ways to bid this year</strong></li> <li><strong>Funds aim to help tackle inequalities in Reading</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:47:00 Z 6abbb136ad67789a4dfb81f0 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/new-live-well-service-to-make-health-and-wellbeing-support-easier-to-access-across-reading-and-west-berkshire Featured <ul> <li>New Live Well service brings together support for residents to stop smoking, manage their weight and take part in physical activity</li> <li>Residents using the service would have a dedicated wellbeing coach to provide personalised support through a single joined-up offer</li> </ul> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:22:00 Z 6aba76d7ad67789a4dfb75aa https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/reading-signs-its-armed-forces-covenant Featured <ul> <li><strong>The Council and 7 Rifles regiment sign Armed Forces Covenant this week</strong></li> <li><strong>Covenant a promise of fair treatment and access to essential public services for past and present members of the armed forces and their families</strong></li> <li><strong>25 Veterans helped into housing via the Council's housing register since 2011</strong></li> </ul> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:34:00 Z 6abce207ad67789a4dfb919b https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/council-condemns-vandalism-at-new-community-garden Featured <ul> <li>Community garden vandalised only one day after the first phase of work was completed&nbsp;</li> <li>Council volunteers have started work on the creation of the new garden next to the Civic Centre thanks to a successful £13,000 bid for Lottery funding&nbsp;</li> </ul> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:26:00 Z