https://media.reading.gov.uk/ News from Reading Borough Council en-GB PRgloo 6a0ef00eed75cc8d1232d6bb https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/council-crackdown-results-in-two-fines-and-a-ban-for-illegal-private-hire-drivers Thu, 21 May 2026 11:44:00 Z 6a0c5303ed75cc8d1232b0f2 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/digital-stop-smoking-app-made-freely-available-to-reading-residents <ul> <li><strong>New smoke free app launched in Reading to help residents quit</strong></li> <li><strong>App launch comes as smoking rates in Reading fall below 10% for the first time</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 21 May 2026 09:25:00 Z 6a0c3c73ed75cc8d1232aed2 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/lift-off-for-reading-loves-reading-challenge Featured <ul> <li>Fun space-themed reading challenge for children and adults launches at Reading libraries Saturday 23 May</li> <li>A host of other activities also on offer at libraries throughout the holiday season</li> </ul> Tue, 19 May 2026 10:33:00 Z 6a0b10e5ed75cc8d12329ee9 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/public-electric-vehicle-charging-points-to-be-installed-across-reading Featured <ul> <li>Around 2,600 public EV charging stations to be delivered in residential streets which lack off-street parking</li> <li>At least nine in 10 households without a driveway will be within 100 metres of an EV charger</li> <li>The £866k government-funded scheme aims to boost the transition to electric vehicles to help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in the borough</li> </ul> Tue, 19 May 2026 08:41:00 Z 6a04329a9c1cdffade2dd13e https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/licensing-scheme-to-improve-rented-homes-for-tenants-in-reading-now-live Featured <ul> <li><strong>New Council licensing scheme aims to improve conditions for Reading tenants</strong></li> <li><strong>Landlords need to apply for an Additional Licence if their property fits into criteria</strong></li> </ul> Wed, 13 May 2026 08:13:00 Z 6a02f36754035d2c30ac7bec https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/reading-pupils-on-a-mission-to-move <ul> <li>A record 29 Reading schools taking part in Walk to School Week between 18-22 May</li> <li>The Council has funded activity packs to support pupils in the annual challenge to walk, wheel or cycle to school</li> </ul> Tue, 12 May 2026 10:19:00 Z 6a00662554035d2c30ac6a81 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/readings-new-central-library-opens-in-june <ul> <li><strong>New Location New Chapter</strong></li> <li><strong>Large modern library to open in just over five weeks</strong></li> </ul> Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 Z 69fda32254035d2c30ac6018 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/small-steps-stronger-minds-five-ways-to-build-wellbeing-this-mental-health-awareness-week Featured <ul> <li><strong>Residents encouraged to 'Start small' this Mental Health Awareness Week</strong></li> <li><strong>Community of support available in Reading to build emotional skills</strong></li> <li><strong>Regular small steps can build foundations that protect wellbeing when life gets hard</strong></li> </ul> Fri, 08 May 2026 08:50:00 Z 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