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Celebrate World Tourism Day in Beautiful Berkshire

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:09:00 Z

With World Tourism Day on Sunday, people are encouraged to explore everything Berkshire has to offer
Visitors to Berkshire spend an estimated £1.4 billion a year, with nearly 18,000 people employed in the tourism industry across the county

Residents invited to attend Older Persons' Day on 1 October

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:11:00 Z

Everyone is invited to Older Persons' Day on Thursday 1 October
Event takes place in Broad Street Mall from 9.30am to 2pm
Access useful advice, helpful services, entertainment and classes to take part in

Three new Council children’s homes ready to open in Reading

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:48:00 Z

More Reading children in care will be able to stay close to school, friends, family and community
Opening of new Council homes will reduce the use of expensive private provision outside of Reading

Invitation to help create underpass mural

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:37:00 Z

Residents are being asked to share memories and positive messages about their local community
An event at Granville underpass in October will give residents the opportunity help create a colourful mural

Residents Urged to Think of Household Waste Bin as ‘Last Resort’

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:31:00 Z

Residents encouraged to think recycling first
New figures show a 16% increase in food waste collected between December 2025 and July this year, amounting to 721 extra tonnes of recycled food waste in Reading
Both CO2 and disposal cost savings for the town as a result

Council and Reading’s Community and Voluntary Sector to Sign New Three-Year Partnership Agreement

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:22:00 Z

New three-year agreement between the Council and the town's voluntary and community sector
Partnership agreement sets out shared expectations, values and ways of working

Consultation on Simpler and Faster Council Tax Support Scheme Set to Launch

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:56:00 Z

A simpler, faster and easier to understand council tax support scheme is being proposed for next year
Residents on universal credit would no longer need to fill in forms to claim support as reductions would be automatically awarded
Public consultation on the change set to begin later this month

Major project to create digital records of all traffic restrictions

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:53:00 Z

Scheme will transfer records of all waiting, loading, moving traffic and speed restrictions in the borough from paper to a digital map-based platform
The transition process will not seek to make any changes to existing traffic restrictions, as correctly installed on the highway

Scheme proposed to improve safety on King’s Road

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:14:00 Z

Council proposes changes to road layout to reduce accidents in parts of King’s Road
Plans include break-up of outbound bus lane to allow longer lead up to left-turn junctions

Upgrade for South Reading and Meadway leisure centres

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:14:00 Z

Refurbishment of gyms with brand-new equipment for strength and cardio training
Local leisure centres also offer swimming, indoor sports halls, outdoor sports facilities and classes