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George Palmer statue clean

George Palmer statue gleaming after a good clean

  • The George Palmer statue has received a deep clean in anticipation of the opening of the new community pool.
  • The statue will form an integral part of the large new pedestrianised area surrounding the sports centre
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Temporary Closure of Tilehurst Road Entrance as Reading West Station Transformation Continues

  • Tilehurst Road entrance to Reading West Station will be closed to passengers for a number of weeks as GWR carry out improvement works
  • Only Oxford Road entrance will be accessible during the work which starts on Monday
  • Reading West is being refurbished and modernised by the Council and its partners 
Books

Reading Libraries to abolish fines and fees

  • Proposal to remove overdue fines and reservation fees
  • Aim to remove any potential barriers to library use and encourage more residents to use Reading’s libraries
South Reading Leisure Centre

Further boost to Reading’s leisure centres proposed

  • £295,000 for South Reading Leisure Centre pool
  • £36,000 for waymarked pedestrian route for vision impaired users at Palmer Park
Representatives from Reading Council at the APSE Awards 2022

Reading Council wins prestigious national accolade for Reading Arts & Venues

  • Reading shortlisted in four categories and for Council of the Year award
  • Awards recognises the best and most innovative local authorities
  • Winning award celebrates Reading’s Arts & Venues team
Her Majesty The Queen

Residents Invited to Public Events in Reading to Mark the Passing and Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

  • A Civic Memorial Service, a National Moment of Reflection and the screening of the funeral in Forbury Gardens all take place in Reading over the coming days
  • The three public events offer residents the opportunity to come together again to mourn and pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Council Proposes Opening Up Station Subway to Cyclists

  • Council is proposing removing the cycling restriction along Reading Station Subway which has been in place since it opened in 2013
  • Removing low ceilings panels and improved lighting also form part of the proposals
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Future of Sidmouth Street Cycle Lane to be Considered Next Week

  • Recommendation to make the fully segregated cycle lane at Sidmouth Street permanent 
  • Cycle lane is a stepping stone to improved cycle links in the area when funding becomes available
  • Councillors will discuss the recommendation next week
Group L to R: Darren Horvath, Philip Newcombe, Cllr Adele Barnett-Ward (centre), Christelle Beaupoux, Reading Council's Performance & Special Projects Manager (back); Lisa-Marie Gibbs and Jim Pooley.
Both Darren and Jim contributed to the content in the newspaper.

Local artists launch ‘The Oxford Road Times’, a one-off community newspaper

  • Community newspaper celebrates the diverse and rich culture of the Oxford Road
  • The paper documents a range of happenings, events and workshops delivered with various Oxford Road community groups this year