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Waste collection delays following vehicle fleet issues
- Waste collection delays expected due to electrical faults with vehicles
- Missed collections should be rectified by Saturday 29 August
- Council engaged with manufacturer in search of a solution
Residents Asked to Check They Are Flood-Ready
- Households advised to prepare for wetter weather after a long dry summer
- Council will be carrying out cleansing and inspections of gullies and leaf sweeping
Reading Post-16 Transport Policy consultation goes live
- Consultation launched on Post-16 Transport Policy
- Aimed at promoting independence and making best use of public resources
- Details of face-to-face events being held on the proposed changes to follow.
Reading students collect GCSE results
- Students collecting GCSE results on Thursday morning
- Elevate careers service on hand to offer support
- Lead member wishes all good luck in the future
Reading Festival Takes Centre Stage Again
- Everything you need to know about Reading Festival 2026
- Information on keeping safe, traffic, parking, temporary traffic management changes, getting to the site, residents hotline number, and what is being done to minimise the impact on the environment
Reading students collect A-level results
- Students receive their A-level, T-level, BTEC, and Level 3 vocational grades
- Careers service available for education, training or employment support
- Lead Councillor congratulates young people across Reading.
Tap for Reading extended to boost donations supporting people experiencing homelessness
- Tap for Reading is the best way to donate to those in need in the town
- Donations ensure vital help to those rough sleeping whilst discouraging aggressive begging
- Residents asked to keep adding to the £7,400 already donated
Help create a unique cultural landmark in Reading
- Residents invited to join free workshops throughout August to help paint a one-of-a-kind mural comprising cutting-edge solar panels
- The interactive Solar Mural will include lights, sound and sensors that respond to passers-by at New Directions College
Programme of major road resurfacing announced
- Seventeen sections of main road to be resurfaced over the next five weeks
- Latest schedule of works continues significant Council investment in highways improvements
Council closes town centre restaurant following serious rodent infestation
- Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant closed following a serious rodent infestation and contaminated food
- Magistrates granted formal closure to remove pest issue
- Premises re-opened after health risk removed
Investment of nearly £500,000 into local Reading libraries
- Improved technology on offer, including laptops, upgraded PCs, tablets, wi-fi and much more at all Reading libraries
- Investment recognises the vital role of local libraries in addition to the new Central Library at the Civic Centre