News

• Council to request change to the boundary between Reading and West Berkshire
• Request is in response to Oxfordshire reorganisation proposals to create a new 'Ridgeway' council
• Many West Berkshire residents have a strong connection to Reading and regularly commute into the town for work, leisure, education or to use other facilities 

• Water Fest returned for its 36th year on Saturday, in partnership with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust
• More than 11,000 visitors enjoyed the annual celebration

Whitley’s brand new skatepark has opened at John Rabson’s Recreation Ground for skateboard, BMX and scooter enthusiasts, both young and old to enjoy.

• 4,000 Reading households will soon receive a cost of living voucher from the Council as part of its Household Support Fund scheme
• Families who have a child eligible for Pupil Premium Free School Meals and around 240 Reading care leavers will receive the vouchers

• Bracknell-licensed taxi driver fined nearly £750 for illegally operating in Reading
• The offence occurred during a council test purchase operation in December 2024
• Ordered to pay almost £750 in fines and costs

• A £495,000 investment in repair and refurbishment of Orbit Footbridge starts on Monday
• Work should take 16 weeks to complete, reopening in late October
• A diversion is in place for pedestrians, water traffic can still operate

• Launching of partnership to lead to bespoke services
• Residents to advise from personal experiences
• Get involved and learn new skills

• Take a look at how the Reading Central library could look
• Reply to a survey with your thoughts
• Opinions on service provision also sought

• Families can have their bikes checked for free at six different locations around the borough
• Dr Bike team will tune-up cycles and undertake free minor repairs

• Residents encouraged to have their say on crime and safety in Reading
• Annual survey open now - link below
• Responses will help shape future strategies to make Reading safer

• National changes in law mean existing postal votes are now only valid for three years
• It means postal voters who made their current application before 31 October 2023, have to reapply for their postal vote
• The change affects 18,000 existing postal voters in Reading this year

• Water Fest returns for its 36th year on Saturday 28 June 2025, in partnership with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust