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Exploring life and culture on the Oxford Road in new exhibition ‘Occy Road – Episode 1’
- New round of High Street Heritage Action Zone projects includes exhibiton of photographs and poetry celebrating life on Oxford Road
Council Reiterates Commitment to Fair Tax Checks
- Reading is one of almost 50 local authorities that has pledged to be a UK Fair Tax Council
- National Fair Tax Week 2023 starts this week (8 to 18 June).
Water Fest 2023 makes a splash with bumper programme of events and activities
- Water Fest returns for its 34th year on 10 June 2023, in partnership with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust
- Enhanced programme of events made possible thanks to funding boost from Arts Council England and National Lottery Players
Your Chance To Name One Of Reading’s Electric Waste Collection Vehicles!
- Reading introduced Berkshire's first electric bin lorry, and now has five for you to name
- Switch to electric vehicles is part of the Council's commitment to tackling the Climate Emergency
- Enter your name suggestion online by Monday 26 June
£2k fine for Private Hire driver found operating without a licence in Henley
- Driver fined over £2,000 and given 6 points on his licence following joint investigation between Reading Borough Council and South Oxfordshire District Council
Reading Town Hall to Host Captivating Gaia Events
Reading is set to embark on an awe-inspiring climate journey as the Gaia Earth installation makes its much-anticipated arrival on Saturday 10 June 2023 as part of Reading Climate Festival.
Christchurch Meadows paddling pool opens on 27 May
- Paddling pool open from Saturday 27 May
- Open seven days a week
Young volunteers needed to support Summer Reading Challenge 2023
- Summer Reading Challenge 2023 launches on 8 July
- Volunteers sought aged 14-18 who are enthusiastic about reading
- Opportunity to develop new skills and work experience
Countdown to the opening of the new Rivermead Leisure Centre
- Open to the public from 17 July 2023
- Facilities include a 6-court sports hall and a 120-station gym with 3 studios, soft play activity zone with party rooms and cafe
- Swimming pools will follow in summer 2024
Have your say on proposals to make travelling by bus in Reading quicker and more reliable
- Next phase of the Council’s two-year, £26 million-pound investment to improve Reading’s bus service and bus infrastructure
- Ambition to make travelling by bus in Reading faster with fewer delays
- Six new bus lanes earmarked at key locations
Impact of Voter ID on Local Borough Elections in Reading
- A total of 73 residents did not return to a polling station to vote after initially being turned away for not having an acceptable form of identification
- Impact could potentially be higher as the figure for the number of residents who chose not to vote this year as a result of new Voter ID laws is not known
- 99.7% of residents who attended a polling station on May 4 were able to cast a vote
Proposed New Administration Announced
- Council Leader announces proposed new Administration for the year ahead
- Appointments will be ratified at the Council's AGM next Wednesday, where a new Mayor will also be confirmed