https://media.reading.gov.uk/ News from Reading Borough Council en-GB PRgloo 6ad8a3a469305e722f05bd84 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/remembrance-and-armistice-day-events-in-reading Featured <ul> <li><strong>Reading comes together again in remembrance at two ceremonies</strong></li> <li><strong>Main service and parade takes place in the town centre on Sunday 8 November</strong></li> <li><strong>11 November marks Armistice Day, with a short ceremony at the Forbury War Memorial</strong></li> </ul> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:19:00 Z 6ae35f404f5edb46991ea845 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/work-on-new-bus-lane-to-start-next-week Featured <ul> <li>New bus lane on stretch of London Road between junctions of Sidmouth Street and London Street</li> <li>The scheme is part of a package of measures to improve bus journey times and reliability and tackle congestion and air pollution</li> </ul> Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:17:00 Z 6ae1f43f4f5edb46991e6506 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/government-announces-plans-to-progress-with-a-mayoral-strategic-authority-for-the-thames-valley Featured Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:27:00 Z 6ae066004f5edb46991e1e55 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/trading-standards-given-new-powers-to-tackle-illegal-vape-and-nicotine-products Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:15:00 Z 6adf4e9fb966341fa4396b35 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/new-central-library-welcomes-its-100-000th-visitor Featured <ul> <li><strong>Central Library sees a 79% increase in visitor numbers since moving to its new location</strong></li> <li><strong>Around 2,700 new members have joined the new library in the Civic Centre</strong></li> </ul> Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:04:00 Z 6ad9e99c69305e722f05db76 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/grants-worth-almost-gbp-150-000-allocated-to-support-health-and-wellbeing-in-reading Featured <ul> <li><strong>Ten grants will allow recipients to support physical and mental health in Reading</strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Residents will benefit from community projects on behalf of the Council’s Adult Social Care service</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:51:00 Z 6acf53d469305e722f04fc27 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/big-win-for-rivermead-leisure-centre <ul> <li>Prestigious award for Rivermead following Council's £40m investment in leisure facilities in Reading</li> </ul> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:35:00 Z 6ad5d37369305e722f0561ee https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/what-do-you-want-reading-town-centre-to-look-like-by-2040 Featured <ul> <li><strong>New consultation asks people what they want Reading Town Centre to look like by 2040</strong></li> <li><strong>Town centre is changing with the number of homes expected to double over the next 15 years</strong></li> <li><strong>More family-friendly spaces, better walking and cycling routes and more affordable homes all suggested</strong></li> </ul> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:25:00 Z 6ace2d3a69305e722f04d775 https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/stories-of-courage-and-hope-mark-launch-of-key-publication Featured <ul> <li><strong>Courageous stories of drug and alcohol recovery mark publication of Public Health annual report</strong></li> <li><strong>Stories from Reading's recovery ambassadors highlight how they turned their lives around</strong></li> </ul> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:49:00 Z 6acf4f1d69305e722f04fb8f https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/festival-to-celebrate-the-community-and-heritage-of-whitley <ul> <li><strong>Week-long programme of events including exhibitions, walks, talks and activities to bring the community together</strong></li> <li><strong>Free events and activities throughout the week for young, old, newcomers and life-long Whitley residents</strong></li> </ul> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:19:00 Z