News

• Five drop-in sessions being held across Reading to gather residents’ views
• Talk to members of Reading’s Transport team about the Council’s vision for travel
• Drop-ins part of the Reading Transport Strategy 2040 consultation

• Reading will host two remembrance ceremonies this year
• Members of the public invited to pay their respects to those who defend our country

• Council welcomes announcement that ticket office closure plan is halted
• Reading Borough Council had formally objected to the proposals earlier this year

• Residents risk not being able to vote in next year's elections if they do not respond to the annual canvass
• Final round of reminder letters being sent out this week with residents asked to respond by November 30

New Directions College’s 65^th anniversary events and heritage exhibition has been backed to the tune of £10,000 thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

• New digital residents’ parking scheme launches on 1 November 2023
• Easier and quicker to apply for, and renew, parking permits
• Existing physical residents’ parking permits will continue to be used until their expiry date.

• Council welcomes u-turn on proposed withdrawal of one day travelcards by TfL, which would have seen a 31% price hike for Reading residents
• It follows objections by local authorities, including Reading Council, earlier this year

• Tap payment card or device to register getting on and off any bus in greater Reading from 1 November
• Cheapest on the day adult ticket will be charged
• Introductory multi-trip adult ticket price of £3 a day 

35 YEARS after one of the most famous days in Reading FC’s history, the original Simod Cup trophy is coming home to Reading this week and will be on display for fans to enjoy at Reading Museum.

• Two free performances take place at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday 28 October
• Show will teach young people about the dangers of knife crime and gangs
• Initiative is part of Council and partners' outreach programme following Armoured Heart statue unveiling

• Celebrating lifelong learning skills and Reading’s Adult Learners
• Awards for those who have overcome adversity, demonstrated outstanding professional skills, and more

• Council urges residents to make use of free food waste recycling service to reduce landfill
• Residents asked to ensure batteries, small electricals and vapes are recycled properly and not thrown away
• National theme for recycle week is the Big Recycling Hunt highlighting key items often not recycled that should be