News

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

• Proposals to be considered for an enhanced council tax reduction scheme for care leavers
• The Council will also consider treating 'care experience' as a protected characteristic

VULNERABLE adults in Reading who choose to live independently at home, and their families, could soon have added peace of mind after the Council successfully bid for £1.08million from the Adult Social Care Technology Fund from the Department of Health and Social Care.

• Council grants Reading FC's Select Car Leasing Company Stadium Asset of Community Value status
• It follows a successful application by STAR (Supporters’ Trust at Reading)

• 239 residents set to have solar panels installed in most cost effective way
• Over 1,000 people expressed interest in the scheme
• Offer gave residents chance to reduce their carbon emissions and save on energy bills