News

• Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon returns on Sunday 3 April
• Residents and visitors are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for any journeys

• Important further ‘missing link’ in Reading’s existing cycle network.
• Major improvements stretching from Berkeley Avenue, along the Bath Road to Castle Hill, then running over the IDR to Castle Street.
• Creation of segregated lanes for cyclists to and from the town centre.

• Relocation and redesign of Prospect Park’s play area
• Four exciting designs to choose from

• Residents urged to make use of Council help if they are worried about debt
• Resources include Money Matters website providing benefits checker amongst other guidance
• Highly trained, friendly advisors also able to assist those in need of advice

• South Oxfordshire District Council licensed taxi driver was found guilty at Reading Magistrates Court in March
• He was ordered to pay over £1,000 in financial penalties and had six penalty points added to his driving licence

• Reading Mayor launches appeal for financial donations to support Ukrainians caught up in the conflict
• Council Leader pledges Reading will go 'above and beyond again' in terms of providing help for refugees 
• Christchurch Bridge lit up in colours of Ukrainian flag as a sign of solidarity 

• Reading Water Fest on Saturday 4 June 2022, 11am – 5pm
• The free festival will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

• Work to clean and repaint Reading's 130 year old Horseshoe Bridge begins on Monday
• Second phase of works later this year will improve safety

• Tilehurst Library is one of more than 60 galleries, museums, libraries and cultural venues to receive Cultural Investment Fund (CIF) money
• The award will go towards improving Tilehurst Library for the local community

• The Great British Spring Clean from 25 March to 10 April
• People can sign up for litter picking equipment by joining the Council's RAYS scheme

• Latest data shows Reading Council continues to outperform most organisations in narrowing the gender pay gap
• Pay gap stands at 2.06%, against a national average for the whole economy of 15.4%