Reading Council Leader on latest Tier 4 Announcement
Reacting to the latest news that Reading has been placed in Tier 4 restrictions by Government as part of the
Read moreReacting to the latest news that Reading has been placed in Tier 4 restrictions by Government as part of the
Read moreCouncil unveils provisional three year budget to invest in Reading’s recovery Savings need to be delivered, but frontline services will
Read moreBusinesses not qualifying for previous financial support can now apply for help under the Council’s new Additional Restrictions Grant Self-employed,
Read moreREADING residents are being reminded that they have a number of options open to them to cast their votes
Read moreREADING businesses that have had to close because of the new national Covid 19 restrictions are being urged to apply
Read moreLOCAL residents are being warned not to lose their voice on important decisions that affect them by making sure their
Read moreREADING Borough Council has been nominated as a national finalist in the prestigious MJ Awards in the category of Leadership
Read moreSMALL businesses across Reading will soon be able to apply for new discretionary funding to support them through the Covid-19
Read moreREADING Borough Council has provided a public and lasting thank you for the amazing work that NHS
Read moreA LACK of clarity over the national supply line for personal protective equipment (PPE) is putting the ability of Reading
Read moreREADING Borough Council has expressed disappointment that its bid to purchase the Reading Prison has been rejected by the Ministry
Read moreALMOST 150 vulnerable residents in the town have received vital food deliveries so far thanks to a team of volunteers
Read moreREADING Borough Council is this week writing to thousands of eligible businesses across Reading to signpost them to financial support
Read moreTHE One Reading Community Hub action line is now live – a place where people in need of help are
Read moreACTION is being taken to support and co-ordinate voluntary groups across Reading in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Government’s
Read moreTHE Reading Climate Change Partnership (RCCP) has launched a six-week public consultation on its new Climate Emergency Strategy – a
Read moreReading Borough Council is urging all residents and businesses in the town to ensure they follow updated Government advice on
Read moreOn Thursday 7 May residents in Reading Borough will go to the polls to have their say on who represents
Read moreReading Borough Council continues to perform well compared to the majority of other organisations when it comes to the gender
Read moreORGANISATIONS which have been part of a scheme to help people find and keep a job have gathered with local
Read moreEU CITIZENS living or working in Reading are being reminded by the Council to apply for UK immigration status if
Read moreA NEW Ethical Recruitment Charter will be launched at a special event in March and will ask Reading employers to
Read moreA NEW £100,000 fund to support small community groups in Reading deliver local projects is being proposed, as part of
Read moreAN EVENT to mark the anniversary of a Second World War bomb attack on Reading in which 41 people were
Read moreREADING Council is embarking on a four-year programme to transform how it interacts with its residents, putting customers at the
Read moreREADING residents are being asked to comment on draft changes to the make-up of wards across the Borough as part
Read moreAN EVENING of Remembrance and Reflection to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) will be held at the Civic Offices in
Read moreMAJOR Council investment proposals will provide better services, modern new facilities and a cleaner and healthier environment for Reading residents,
Read moreAN EVENING of carols and lessons retelling the story of the Nativity is being hosted by Reading Minster on Thursday
Read moreREADING Borough Council will again be closed for all non-essential Council services for the Christmas and New Year period. Civic
Read moreTHE Council has cut its carbon footprint by a huge 62.5% in the last decade, as it moves towards creating
Read moreRESIDENTS do not have much time left to register to vote in the General Election on December 12th. With news
Read moreREADING will come together to pay tribute the men and women who sacrificed their lives defending this country, in two
Read moreHYPER fast and high capacity broadband services could be delivered to three-quarters of the borough under a new non-exclusive scheme
Read moreTHE former Arthur Hill swimming pool site will become affordable housing for key workers across Reading, if proposals are agreed
Read moreRESIDENTS who have not yet registered to vote risk missing out on having their say if a General Election takes
Read moreLOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION NEWS RELEASE The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their
Read moreReading Borough Council is exploring the possibility of traders at Hosier Street Market continuing to operate on an interim basis,
Read moreA TOTAL of 43,804 households will be receiving a first reminder letter this week as the Council continues its push
Read more73,000 annual canvass forms will be sent to households across Reading from today (July 15) as part this year’s Annual
Read moreReading’s pledge to work towards a carbon neutral town by 2030 will be embedded across every area of the Council’s
Read moreOn the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Reading will again this year be paying tribute to its military veterans
Read moreAN Independent Remuneration Panel has recommended changes to the Councillors’ Allowances Scheme in Reading to bring it into line with
Read moreRESIDENTS who want to vote in the European Election which are currently scheduled to take place on Thursday 23rd May
Read moreOn Thursday 2 May residents in Reading will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them
Read moreFRIENDS, families and workmates are being invited to come together and take part in Reading’s biggest quiz of the year.
Read moreRESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming Local Borough Elections have until midnight on Friday 12th April
Read moreTHIRTEEN runners will be supporting the Mayor’s chosen charities when they take part in the Sage Reading Half Marathon this
Read moreReading Borough Council is outperforming the vast majority of organisations when it comes to the gender pay gap, latest figures
Read moreTHE streets of Reading will be taken over by thousands of runners on Sunday 17th March when the Sage Reading
Read moreTHE Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is set to begin work preparing for the construction of the new Heights
Read moreReading Borough Council is proposing a 2.99% council tax rise this year as part of its new three year budget
Read moreFOURTEEN local choirs will be competing in the grand final of the Mayor of Reading’s Let’s Sing 2019 competition in
Read moreCOMMUNITIES across Reading are being invited to stage street parties this summer without having to pay the usual road closure
Read moreTHE silver anniversary of the twinning arrangement between Reading and Clonmel is being marked with a Reaffirmation Meeting this week.
Read moreLOCAL Choirs have just a few days left to submit their entries for the 2019 Mayor of Reading’s Let’s Sing
Read moreAN EVENING of reflection to remember the victims of the Holocaust will be held at the Civic Offices on Wednesday
Read moreA SINGING competition for choirs of all ages in the greater Reading area is now open for entries. The Mayor
Read moreREADING Borough Council will be closed for all non-essential Council services for the Christmas and New Year period. Civic Offices
Read moreRESIDENTS are being asked for their views as part of the Council’s review of polling districts and polling stations in
Read moreSTUDENTS will gather in the Council Chamber next week to enter into some heated negotiations around Climate Change. With United
Read moreTHE Mayor of Reading’s Christmas cards supporting four local charities are now on sale. The cards feature two atmospheric pictures
Read moreReading Borough Council has saved over £7 million in energy costs in the last ten years by cutting its carbon footprint.
Read moreAROUND 13,600 households are receiving a third and final reminder letter from this week as the Council continues its push
Read moreA SPECIAL Christmas shopping evening for elderly and disabled people will be held in Reading town centre once again in
Read moreSuperfast Berkshire is a very ambitious programme initiated in 2013 and using state aid assistance to give properties in even
Read moreAROUND 30,000 households are receiving a second reminder letter as the Council continues its push to ensure as many residents
Read moreTHE Mayor of Reading will be taking part in Launchpad Reading’s Big Sleep Out this Friday (31st August) and is
Read moreA TOTAL of 43,660 households will be receiving a first reminder letter this week as the Council continues its push
Read moreLocal residents are being warned not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by completing their annual canvass
Read moreA NEW fundraising site for the Mayor of Reading’s chosen charities has been launched featuring a new specially designed logo.
Read moreON THURSDAY 3 May residents in Reading will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them
Read moreRESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming Local Borough Elections have until midnight on Tuesday 17th April
Read moreBIDS are being invited for the former Central Club building in Reading. The marketing process began last week (March 7).
Read moreTHE latest package of saving and income proposals totals nearly £12 million over a three-year period and will be considered
Read moreA NEW package of savings and income proposals will be considered on January 15th as Reading Borough Council continues to
Read moreThe Secretary of State for local government has approved a bid submitted collectively by the six unitary authorities in Berkshire
Read moreREADING’S black history mural has been listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) by Reading Borough Council. The Council
Read moreReading Borough Council will be closed for all non-essential Council services this year for the Christmas and New Year period.
Read moreA PUBLIC consultation on possible future changes to the Council Tax Support scheme in Reading opened today (Weds Nov 29).
Read moreSTATUTORY nuisance abatement notices have been issued against both First Greater Western (FGW) and Network Rail, and their directors, as
Read moreA TENANT who illegally sub-let his Council flat has been convicted of fraud after a successful prosecution. Victor Carrington, formerly
Read moreA PROJECT to help improve English language skills among the town’s migrant population has been awarded government funding of nearly
Read moreRESIDENTS in Reading will this week receive forms asking them to check and update information that appears on the electoral
Read moreWORK to professionally clean and survey Reading’s black history mural begins this week (w/c Oct 9). Reading’s historic mural dates
Read moreIT is with great sadness that Reading Borough Council has learnt that Kay Everett, former Mayor and Freeman of the
Read moreTHE Council has not yet signed off the accounts for 16/17 and they cannot be audited until a later date.
Read moreTHE Stronger Together Partnership, which aims to help the most vulnerable in society back into employment, launches next week. The
Read moreDEMOLITION works are clearing the way for the construction of a new community centre in Dee Park, Tilehurst. Contractor J.Mould
Read moreTEAMS of canvassers have begun knocking on doors across Reading for households who have not yet responded to the Electoral
Read moreTWO public drop-in sessions have been organised as a 10-week consultation into the future use of Mapledurham Playing Fields draws
Read moreCOMMUNITY and voluntary groups across Reading are being invited to shape priorities on how they can help the Council continue
Read moreREADING Borough Council has reiterated its stance that any voluntary sector group can still bid to buy the former Central
Read moreREADING’S Customer Services is celebrating again after picking two top industry excellence awards following a rigorous assessment last month. The
Read moreCIVIC dignitaries from Düsseldorf will visit Reading at the end of this week for a series of celebrations and events
Read moreA 10 WEEK public consultation exercise on proposals for the future use of Mapledurham Playing Fields is being carried out
Read moreThe annual electoral registration audit has begun with household enquiry forms sent out to all households from today (July 14th).
Read moreTHE latest package of savings and income proposals total £11.25 million and will be considered later this month, as Reading
Read moreBUSINESSES are being encouraged to take part in a new scheme to help young people learn new skills and help
Read moreREADING will tomorrow (June 6) open its own Book of Condolence for the victims of Saturday night’s attack in London.
Read moreReading has opened its own Book of Condolence for the victims of Monday’s attack in Manchester. Reading’s out-going Mayor, Cllr
Read moreThe Reading Climate Change Partnership (RCCP) is inviting public feedback on a mid-term review of its strategy. In 2013, the
Read moreRESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming General Election have until Monday May 22nd to
Read moreRESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming General Election have just a fortnight left to register to
Read morePeter Sloman has been selected as the preferred candidate to become the permanent new Chief Executive at Reading Borough
Read moreTHIRTEEN local choirs have been selected for the grand final of the Mayor of Reading’s choir competition on 1st March.
Read moreVICTIMS of the Holocaust will be remembered in a memorial event held at the Civic Offices next week. Lord Alfred
Read moreCivic Offices Reading Borough Council’s Call Centre and Civic Offices will close at 3pm on Friday December 23rd, re-opening from
Read moreTHE Council’s latest package of savings and income proposals total £10.5 million and will be considered at a Policy Committee
Read moreTHE Council’s latest package of savings and income proposals total £10.5 million and will be considered at a Policy Committee
Read moreA 37% cut in Reading Borough Council’s carbon footprint is estimated to have saved £5.5 million in energ y costs
Read moreTHE Mayor and Mayoress of Reading’s Irish twin town Clonmel will be visiting the borough this weekend. Councillor Andy Moloney
Read moreTWO ceremonies to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives defending our country will take place on Armistice
Read moreTHE Council last night agreed that Reading would become a City of Sanctuary after a motion was carried at a
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