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A section of Norcot Road resurfaced in the previous phase of improvements in March

Another Fifteen Sections of Main Roads To Be Resurfaced In Reading

  • Reading's major roads resurfacing programme restarts again on Tuesday 27 May
  • 15 sections of major roads will be improved as part of a two-year programme resurfacing 64 sections
  • Work is part of a wider £8m Council investment that includes hundreds of residential roads
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T level students completing studies with the council

  • Students work with council Digital and IT team
  • Hands on industry experience
  • Highlighting local government as a career choice
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Council Cost-of-Living Vouchers to Support Reading Households

  • Financial support is once again available for low-income households in Reading who may be struggling to pay for everyday essentials
  • This year's HSF application process is now open at www.reading.gov.uk/HSF
  • Cost-of-living vouchers will also be sent to eligible households before the summer holidays and over the winter period
AskSARA website page

Find out about what equipment and advice is available when everyday tasks get harder at home

  • AskSARA platform helps make tasks in the home easier
  • Get suggestions for equipment to make life safe at home
  • Advice about help from community groups
  • Complete a simple questionnaire for a friend, family member or yourself
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Check Your New Bin Collection Changes Online

  • Residents' new waste and recycling collection days from 9 June have now been confirmed
  • New dates can be checked online at www.reading.gov.uk/bin-calendar
  • Residents should look out for their personalised bin calendar in the post next week
  • Changes will create a more efficient and reliable service
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Company running two food shops in Reading handed record fine after major health and food safety breaches

  • Company owner and manager at two town centre shops fined over £58,000 for food and handling and health and safety breaches
  • Follows a formal closure of one business in February 2024
  • One of the largest fines for an offence of its type in Reading
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Reading Pupils to Take Part in The Great Space Walk

  • Twenty-six Reading schools have signed up for Walk to School Week, 19-23 May.
  • The Council has funded activity packs to support pupils to walk or wheel to school during the five-day space themed challenge
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Reading loves reading 24 May – 13 September

New and fun challenges and activities are coming to all seven Reading libraries, launching from May half-term, and running until the end of the summer.

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Important Bin Day Changes Coming Soon For All Residents

  • All residents will see changes to bin collection days in Reading from Monday 9 June
  • Changes will create a more efficient and resilient service with increased capacity
  • There is no change to frequency of service which will remain as it is now
Childrens Festival 2025

Reading’s Popular Children’s Festival Returns for its 36th Year!

  • Three fun-packed weeks of events and activities
  • Saturday 10 May - Sunday 1 June 2025
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National Award for Oxford Road Heritage Sign

A street sign on Reading’s Oxford Road has triumphed in the national Sign and Wrap Awards 2025