https://media.reading.gov.uk/ News from Reading Borough Council en-GB PRgloo 6a46464bef42c677880c7c47 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/council-reveals-action-against-antisocial-behaviour-thanks-to-resident-input Featured <ul> <li>Annual Community Safety Survey launches today with residents invited to have their say</li> <li>Responses last year helped trigger a number of new key actions and initiatives</li> <li>Public Spaces Protection Order and Environmental Enforcement Partnership examples of action taken as a result of feedback</li> </ul> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:12:00 Z 6a4513f9ef42c677880c730c https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/pavement-improvement-works-under-way-across-the-borough Featured <ul> <li><strong>Up to 30 stretches of pavement will be treated using an innovative new method which extends the life of the footway</strong></li> <li><strong>The technique is quicker, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than traditional methods while maintaining footways at a high standard for longer</strong></li> </ul> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:20:00 Z 6a43852eef42c677880c585d https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/children-learning-about-the-birds-and-the-bats-at-school Featured <ul> <li>Pupils decorate bird and bat boxes as part of the Council improvement works to their Victorian school buildings</li> <li>Building improvement project at Alfred Sutton Primary School completed as a new one starts at Wilson Primary School</li> </ul> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:58:00 Z 6a3ce639ef42c677880c206f https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/dr-bike-summer-roadshow-around-reading <ul> <li><strong>Free bike maintenance checks on offer around the borough</strong></li> <li><strong>Turn up with your bike for free repairs, cycle safety tips and advice from experts</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:29:00 Z 6a3a7796ef42c677880c052c https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/new-community-garden-to-bring-people-together-in-whitley-wood Featured <ul> <li>New community garden will see local residents socialise and learn new skills</li> <li>Scheme is a partnership between the Council, Morgan Sindall and Freely Fruity</li> <li>Morgan Sindall support is commitment to social value whilst building 42 new affordable homes for the Council at Hexham Road</li> </ul> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:12:00 Z 6a33f1b7ef42c677880bd656 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/premises-licence-granted-for-reading-biscuit-factory Featured <ul> <li><strong>Members of the Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee grant licence with conditions</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:02:00 Z 6a31468b4b2abdbf44e5a402 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/food-fashion-music-and-boats-at-reading-water-fest Featured <ul> <li><strong>Celebrate Reading’s waterways with boat parades and activities on the water</strong></li> <li><strong>Four stages showcasing local talent performing music and dance from around the world</strong></li> <li><strong>Pre-loved and vintage fashion shows, nature trails, Norman combat demonstrations and much more</strong></li> </ul> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:02:00 Z 6a2fce454b2abdbf44e57828 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/readings-new-central-library-opens-thursday Featured <ul> <li><strong>New Location New Chapter</strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Invitation to come and explore the new venue</strong></li> </ul> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:10:00 Z 6a2abb3b6e0ce524367ff349 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/further-crack-down-sees-fines-for-fly-tippers-up-more-than-tenfold Featured <ul> <li>Trial environmental enforcement partnership has seen a significant increase in FPNs issued for littering and fly-tipping</li> <li>Proposals to extend the initiative are being considered</li> <li>Residents encouraged to report issues through the Love Clean Streets (Reading) app</li> </ul> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:44:00 Z 6a27ce3f6e0ce524367fcd9e https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/canine-crimefighter-sniffs-out-thousands-of-illegal-cigarettes-at-reading-shop Featured Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:55:00 Z