News

• Council Leader sets out case for an expanded Greater Reading in letter to Government
• It follows West Berkshire Council's intention to form part of Oxfordshire's reorganisation proposals
• "It is important to recognise that the Reading geography does not end with the local authority boundary" says Reading Council Leader

• Test purchase operation catches driver illegally plying for hire in town centre
• Driver ordered to pay £788 and given six points on their driving licence
• Licensing authority revoked the drivers licence as a result of prosecution

• Food Waste Action Week encourages people to buy loose fruit and veg to cut back on waste
• Residents of Reading are currently recycling 555 tonnes of food waste each month
• Council asking residents if they can recycle even more of their food waste

• Ash dieback disease has been found at Clayfield Copse
• Council will need to fell affected trees for public safety
• All removed trees will be replaced to allow Clayfield Copse to thrive

• Residents are being offered four weekends to hold community summer street parties with no road closure fees
• Opportunity to come together to mark 80^th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day

• Reading’s renowned half marathon returns on Sunday 23 March
• Residents encouraged to check for road closures and to plan ahead if travelling on race day

Reading Museum has secured £37,000 of development phase funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the 'Roman Britain - Reimagined in Reading' project.

Reading’s transformation from a town known for beer, bulbs and biscuits, to one famous for digital industries is being marked at a new Reading Museum exhibition which opens to the public on Tuesday 18 March 2025.

• Momo House scored 5/5 rating months after being closed due to hygiene breaches
• Close work with Environmental Health officers secures top rating

• More polluting vehicles will pay more for on-street parking and resident permits under new scheme.
• A consultation has been launched inviting residents and visitors to the town to give their views.

• A task and finish group could be created to examine the Council’s cycling and walking plans.
• External stakeholders will be invited to give their opinions on the Council’s active travel strategy.

• Dr Bike returns for 2025, offering free bike maintenance and basic repairs in Broad Street on the first Thursday of the month
• New secure Streetpod cycle parking installed around the town centre as part of a pilot scheme