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EU CITIZENS living or working in Reading are being reminded by the Council to apply for UK immigration status if

A NEW Ethical Recruitment Charter will be launched at a special event in March and will ask Reading employers to

A NEW £100,000 fund to support small community groups in Reading deliver local projects is being proposed, as part of

AN EVENT to mark the anniversary of a Second World War bomb attack on Reading in which 41 people were

READING Council is embarking on a four-year programme to transform how it interacts with its residents, putting customers at the

READING residents are being asked to comment on draft changes to the make-up of wards across the Borough as part

AN EVENING of Remembrance and Reflection to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) will be held at the Civic Offices in

MAJOR Council investment proposals will provide better services, modern new facilities and a cleaner and healthier environment for Reading residents,

AN EVENING of carols and lessons retelling the story of the Nativity is being hosted by Reading Minster on Thursday

READING Borough Council will again be closed for all non-essential Council services for the Christmas and New Year period. Civic

THE Council has cut its carbon footprint by a huge 62.5% in the last decade, as it moves towards creating

RESIDENTS do not have much time left to register to vote in the General Election on December 12th. With news

THE former Arthur Hill swimming pool site will become affordable housing for key workers across Reading, if proposals are agreed

RESIDENTS who have not yet registered to vote risk missing out on having their say if a General Election takes

LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION NEWS RELEASE  The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their

Reading Borough Council is exploring the possibility of  traders at Hosier Street Market continuing to operate on an interim basis,

A TOTAL of 43,804 households will be receiving a first reminder letter this week as the Council continues its push

73,000 annual canvass forms will be sent to households across Reading from today (July 15) as part this year’s Annual

Reading’s pledge to work towards a carbon neutral town by 2030 will be embedded across every area of the Council’s

On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Reading will again this year be paying tribute to its military veterans

AN Independent Remuneration Panel has recommended changes to the Councillors’ Allowances Scheme in Reading to bring it into line with

RESIDENTS who want to vote in the European Election which are currently scheduled to take place on Thursday 23rd May

On Thursday 2 May residents in Reading will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them

FRIENDS, families and workmates are being invited to come together and take part in Reading’s biggest quiz of the year.

RESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming Local Borough Elections have until midnight on Friday 12th April

THIRTEEN runners will be supporting the Mayor’s chosen charities when they take part in the Sage Reading Half Marathon this

Reading Borough Council is outperforming the vast majority of organisations when it comes to the gender pay gap, latest figures

Reading Borough Council is proposing a 2.99% council tax rise this year as part of its new three year budget

FOURTEEN local choirs will be competing in the grand final of the Mayor of Reading’s Let’s Sing 2019 competition in

THE silver anniversary of the twinning arrangement between Reading and Clonmel is being marked with a Reaffirmation Meeting this week.

LOCAL Choirs have just a few days left to submit their entries for the 2019 Mayor of Reading’s Let’s Sing

AN EVENING of reflection to remember the victims of the Holocaust will be held at the Civic Offices on Wednesday

A SINGING competition for choirs of all ages in the greater Reading area is now open for entries. The Mayor

READING Borough Council will be closed for all non-essential Council services for the Christmas and New Year period. Civic Offices

RESIDENTS are being asked for their views as part of the Council’s review of polling districts and polling stations in

STUDENTS will gather in the Council Chamber next week to enter into some heated negotiations around Climate Change. With United

THE Mayor of Reading’s Christmas cards supporting four local charities are now on sale. The cards feature two atmospheric pictures

Reading Borough Council has saved over £7 million in energy costs in the last ten years by cutting its carbon footprint.

AROUND 13,600 households are receiving a third and final reminder letter from this week as the Council continues its push

A SPECIAL Christmas shopping evening for elderly and disabled people will be held in Reading town centre once again in

Superfast Berkshire is a very ambitious programme initiated in 2013 and using state aid assistance to give properties in even

AROUND 30,000 households are receiving a second reminder letter as the Council continues its push to ensure as many residents

THE Mayor of Reading will be taking part in Launchpad Reading’s Big Sleep Out this Friday (31st August) and is

Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by completing their annual canvass

A NEW fundraising site for the Mayor of Reading’s chosen charities has been launched featuring a new specially designed logo.

ON THURSDAY 3 May residents in Reading will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them

RESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming Local Borough Elections have until midnight on Tuesday 17th April

BIDS are being invited for the former Central Club building in Reading. The marketing process began last week (March 7).

THE latest package of saving and income proposals totals nearly £12 million over a three-year period and will be considered

A NEW package of savings and income proposals will be considered on January 15th as Reading Borough Council continues to

The Secretary of State for local government has approved a bid submitted collectively by the six unitary authorities in Berkshire

READING’S black history mural has been listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) by Reading Borough Council. The Council

Reading Borough Council will be closed for all non-essential Council services this year for the Christmas and New Year period.

A PUBLIC consultation on possible future changes to the Council Tax Support scheme in Reading opened today (Weds Nov 29).

STATUTORY nuisance abatement notices have been issued against both First Greater Western (FGW) and Network Rail, and their directors, as

A TENANT who illegally sub-let his Council flat has been convicted of fraud after a successful prosecution. Victor Carrington, formerly

A PROJECT to help improve English language skills among the town’s migrant population has been awarded government funding of nearly

RESIDENTS in Reading will this week receive forms asking them to check and update information that appears on the electoral

WORK to professionally clean and survey Reading’s black history mural begins this week (w/c Oct 9). Reading’s historic mural dates

IT is with great sadness that Reading Borough Council has learnt that Kay Everett, former Mayor  and Freeman of the

THE Council has not yet signed off the accounts for 16/17 and they cannot be audited until a later date.

THE Stronger Together Partnership, which aims to help the most vulnerable in society back into employment, launches next week. The

DEMOLITION works are clearing the way for the construction of a new community centre in Dee Park, Tilehurst. Contractor J.Mould

TEAMS of canvassers have begun knocking on doors across Reading for households who have not yet responded to the Electoral

TWO public drop-in sessions have been organised as a 10-week consultation into the future use of Mapledurham Playing Fields draws

COMMUNITY and voluntary groups across Reading are being invited to shape priorities on how they can help the Council continue

READING Borough Council has reiterated its stance that any voluntary sector group can still bid to buy the former Central

READING’S Customer Services is celebrating again after picking two top industry excellence awards following a rigorous assessment last month. The

CIVIC dignitaries from Düsseldorf will visit Reading at the end of this week for a series of celebrations and events

A 10 WEEK public consultation exercise on proposals for the future use of Mapledurham Playing Fields is being carried out

The annual electoral registration audit has begun with household enquiry forms sent out to all households from today (July 14th).

THE latest package of savings and income proposals total £11.25 million and will be considered later this month, as Reading

BUSINESSES are being encouraged to take part in a new scheme to help young people learn new skills and help

READING will tomorrow (June 6) open its own Book of Condolence for the victims of Saturday night’s attack in London.

The Reading Climate Change Partnership (RCCP) is inviting public feedback on a mid-term review of its strategy. In 2013, the

    RESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming General Election have until Monday May 22nd to

RESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming General Election have just a fortnight left to register to

  Peter Sloman has been selected as the preferred candidate to become the permanent new Chief Executive at Reading Borough

THIRTEEN local choirs have been selected for the grand final of the Mayor of Reading’s choir competition on 1st March.

VICTIMS of the Holocaust will be remembered in a memorial event held at the Civic Offices next week. Lord Alfred

Civic Offices Reading Borough Council’s Call Centre and Civic Offices will close at 3pm on Friday December 23rd, re-opening from

THE Council’s latest package of savings and income proposals total £10.5 million and will be considered at a Policy Committee

THE Council’s latest package of savings and income proposals total £10.5 million and will be considered at a Policy Committee

  A 37% cut in Reading Borough Council’s carbon footprint is estimated to have saved £5.5 million in energ y costs

THE Mayor and Mayoress of Reading’s Irish twin town Clonmel will be visiting the borough this weekend. Councillor Andy Moloney

TWO ceremonies to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives defending our country will take place on Armistice

THE Council last night agreed that Reading would become a City of Sanctuary after a motion was carried at a