News

• Mayor of Reading's annual choir competition will now also feature soloists, duets, and groups
• Live final at the Hexagon will raise money for the Mayoral charities 

• Annual Civic event to commemorate victims of the Holocaust will be held on 24 January 2024
• The free event will feature speakers, choral performances, and a candle lighting ceremony

• 15 key workers in Reading are set to move into new affordable homes
• Development makes use of the former Arthur Hill pool site, and maintains the front facade of the building
• The homes are part of the Council's £110m investment in over 400 new homes between 2021 and 2025

• Planning Applications Committee approve transformation of Civic Offices
• Civic Offices to become home of new modern Central Library
• A redesigned reception for improved customer services
• Work possible due to the government’s £19.1million investment into the town’s culture

• Three exciting designs for residents to choose from.
• Investment of £200,000 in the new Westfield Road Recreation Ground play area part of £1m Council investment in play facilities for children.

• New bus lane proposals to be considered at Council committee meeting
• Schemes aim to make bus journeys even faster and more reliable
• Council committed to improving environment and air quality for Reading residents

• South Reading residents to have new hourly link to Green Park Station six days per week
• New buzz 9 service part of the Council’s £26m Bus Service Improvement Plan

• Avoid counterfeit goods this Christmas
• Steer clear of dangerous toys online
• Don’t be tempted to borrow money from unscrupulous loan sharks

Council joining forces with Creative Lives, a national charity that promotes taking part in creative activity to boost well-being and help people feel connected to the place where they live.

• Annual Civic Carol Concert being held at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin, 14 December from 6:30pm
• Service includes carols, readings, and a performance from Ukrainian choir Kryla