Katesgrove

Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road, Reading, which is undergoing a conversion from offices into flats. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Progress made on turning offices at standout roadside location in Reading into homes

The Hills Meadow Hand Car Wash off George Street in Caversham. Credit: Woolhampton Design Centre

The Hills Meadow Hand Car Wash off George Street in Caversham. Credit: Woolhampton Design Centre

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Car wash in Reading running for nearly 10 years allowed to continue

The closed Greggs at the old Wellington Arms in 72 Whitley Street, Katesgrove, now set to become a Turkish halal food centre which will be opening soon, according to signage.

The closed Greggs at the old Wellington Arms in 72 Whitley Street, Katesgrove, now set to become a Turkish halal food centre which will be opening soon, according to signage.

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Closed Greggs at pub to become Turkish food centre

The closed Greggs at the former Wellington Arms pub in Whitley Street. Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The closed Greggs at the former Wellington Arms pub in Whitley Street. Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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Mystery surrounds plan for recently closed Greggs in Reading

The John Kleis Audio site at 248 Basingstoke Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The John Kleis Audio site at 248 Basingstoke Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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New workshop for car company in Katesgrove could still be built

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A bottle bank in Erleigh Road, East Reading, taken on August 6, 2021. There have been calls for kerbside glass recycling in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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No plans for doorstep glass recycling in Reading any time soon

The Signarama store at 189-191 Basingstoke Road, Katesgrove, which closed in September 2023. Credit: Google Maps

The Signarama store at 189-191 Basingstoke Road, Katesgrove, which closed in September 2023. Credit: Google Maps

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Vacant shop in Katesgrove to be brought to life as new convenience store

Some of the sites where hundreds of homes could be built in Reading.

Some of the sites where hundreds of homes could be built in Reading.

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Eleven sites in Reading where hundreds of homes could be built

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading.

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading.

Central Reading

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Listed: Nine huge sites that could be turned into thousands of homes in Reading

320 Kings Road Reading. Credit: Google Maps

320 Kings Road Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Changes to buildings and homes in latest Reading planning roundup

The VEL South Indian Kitchen and Bar in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

The VEL South Indian Kitchen and Bar in Whitley Street, Katesgrove.

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Indian restaurant and bar wants to sell alcohol until midnight

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) has raised the issue of missed bin collections in Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) has raised the issue of missed bin collections in Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Central Reading

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Greens slam Reading council over missing a least 616 bin collections per month

The barrier which prevents drivers from turning into Sidmouth Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The barrier which prevents drivers from turning into Sidmouth Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Blow for council as bid to improve junction for controversial cycle lane fails

A view to the site, to the rear of the City Gate Business Centre in Southampton Street, Reading.

A view to the site, to the rear of the City Gate Business Centre in Southampton Street, Reading.

Central Reading

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Reading plan for 46 homes with rocky history due to be decided

Francis Street in Katesgrove, Reading, where neighbours are calling for safety measures along the one way street. Credit: Olivia Mowl, Reading Chronicle

Francis Street in Katesgrove, Reading, where neighbours are calling for safety measures along the one way street. Credit: Olivia Mowl, Reading Chronicle

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Call to clamp down on careless driving as car is written off by council vehicle

The BP garage at Rose Kiln Lane in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The BP garage at Rose Kiln Lane in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

BP British Petroleum

Plan for electric charging and car wash aborted at Reading petrol station

The play equipment at the Waterloo Meadows play area in Katesgrove. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The play equipment at the Waterloo Meadows play area in Katesgrove. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Call for neighbours to pick design for Reading riverside play area

A CGI of what the modern replacement home at 2 Conisboro Way, Caversham could look like. Credit: JDRM Architects

A CGI of what the modern replacement home at 2 Conisboro Way, Caversham could look like. Credit: JDRM Architects

House replacement, new flat and shop schemes rejected in Reading

A CGI of what Soane Point could look like, option 3 seen here being the preferred option for the facade. Credit: TP Bennett

A CGI of what Soane Point could look like, option 3 seen here being the preferred option for the facade. Credit: TP Bennett

Central Reading

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Plan to spruce up Reading building to total 182 flats clears crucial planning hurdle

Traveller encampment interrupts football match

Traveller encampment interrupts football match

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Extra measures to be introduced to prevent illegal encampments at Reading park

The M4 Junction 11 for Reading. Credit: Agency

The M4 Junction 11 for Reading. Credit: Agency

Council gets £500,000 to improve M4 diversion route that cuts through Reading

The A33 and the Starbucks at a offshoot in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading. Credit: Google Maps / LDRS

The A33 and the Starbucks at a offshoot in Rose Kiln Lane, Reading. Credit: Google Maps / LDRS

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Plan to slow down traffic on A33 in Reading near new Starbucks moves ahead

Trinity Hall, standing at the junction of South Street and Sidmouth Street in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Trinity Hall, standing at the junction of South Street and Sidmouth Street in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

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Bid to revamp student flats left empty and plagued by drug use is rejected

Trinity Hall, standing at the junction of South Street and Sidmouth Street in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Trinity Hall, standing at the junction of South Street and Sidmouth Street in Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

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Plan to replace old student halls in Reading with flats set to be refused

Starbucks at the Reading Link Retail Park. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Starbucks at the Reading Link Retail Park. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Slower speed limit could be implemented outside new Starbucks drive thru

12-18 Crown Street, Reading. The building contains 44 apart-hotel rooms, or serviced apartments. An applicant has applied to convert them into flats. Credit: Google Maps

12-18 Crown Street, Reading. The building contains 44 apart-hotel rooms, or serviced apartments. An applicant has applied to convert them into flats. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

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Conversion of Reading serviced apartments into flats approved

The old Clas Ohlson and Woolworths unit in 61-64 Broad Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The old Clas Ohlson and Woolworths unit in 61-64 Broad Street, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Replacement for old Clas Ohlson store in town centre revealed in plans submitted

The two shops and wine delivery service which have won permission to sell alcohol. Credit: Google Maps

The two shops and wine delivery service which have won permission to sell alcohol. Credit: Google Maps

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Two shops and wine delivery service win permission to sell alcohol to customers

Reading Labour councillors celebrate success in the 2022 borough council elections. Credit: Sam Juthani, Reading Labour

Reading Labour councillors celebrate success in the 2022 borough council elections. Credit: Sam Juthani, Reading Labour

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2023

Conservative Party

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Reading Borough Council election results 2023 sees status quo maintained

Zinzan Street. Google Image.

Zinzan Street. Google Image.

Central Reading

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Reading move to crack down on landlords turning family houses into flats

The Reading Abbey Quarter, and the ruins themselves, could see more events held there. Credit: Tina Panting

The Reading Abbey Quarter, and the ruins themselves, could see more events held there. Credit: Tina Panting

Central Reading

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The four Reading businesses bidding for alcohol - including exciting Abbey area plans

Cllrs Cross And Rowland Dealing With Bins Left On Pavements And Providing Info On How To Recycle Properly Credit Will Cross

Cllrs Cross And Rowland Dealing With Bins Left On Pavements And Providing Info On How To Recycle Properly Credit Will Cross

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Issue for Reading roads plagued by rubbish due to uncollected bins could solved soon

John Kleis Audio at 248 Basingstoke Road, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

John Kleis Audio at 248 Basingstoke Road, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

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Big changes planned for Reading car entertainment company in applications submitted

Some of the sites that make up this week's planning roundup. Credit: UGC / LDRS / Google Maps

Some of the sites that make up this week's planning roundup. Credit: UGC / LDRS / Google Maps

Repeat plan for six flats at old Reading Indian restaurant in applications submitted

Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Driving Test Centre in Elgar Road South, Katesgrove. Credit: Google Maps

Plan to flatten Reading driving test centre thrown out for a THIRD time

The location of the proposed drive-thru café at Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane. Credit: Google Maps

The location of the proposed drive-thru café at Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane. Credit: Google Maps

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New drive-thru café, Caversham 5G mast resurfaces in plans submitted

The overflowing bins in Hill Street, Katesgrove. Credit: UGC

The overflowing bins in Hill Street, Katesgrove. Credit: UGC

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Frustration as Reading neighbours suffer weeks of missed bin collections

Broad Street in Reading. Concerns about coronavirus and flu are increasing. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS / Agency

Broad Street in Reading. Concerns about coronavirus and flu are increasing. Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS / Agency

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Reading gears up for winter as hundreds test positive for Covid each week

Doug Cresswell (Green, Katesgrove) in Elgar Road, Reading, where neighbours have complained about the smell of sewage spilling into the River Kennet. Credit: Reading Green Party

Doug Cresswell (Green, Katesgrove) in Elgar Road, Reading, where neighbours have complained about the smell of sewage spilling into the River Kennet. Credit: Reading Green Party

'We want fish not faeces' - Thames Water slammed for raw sewage spills into Reading river

The 'unauthorised' shed like structures (left) and Patricia Tynan's 'verminator' sign. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The 'unauthorised' shed like structures (left) and Patricia Tynan's 'verminator' sign. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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'Life-long vegetarian' forced to kill 110 rats after builders 'dumped rubbish' near her home

What the 19 home apartment block will look like once built. Credit: ALB Planning

What the 19 home apartment block will look like once built. Credit: ALB Planning

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Reading funeralcare to go forever to be replaced with 19 apartments

The old Co-operative funeral care in Southampton Street seen closed in October 2020. Credit: Google Maps

The old Co-operative funeral care in Southampton Street seen closed in October 2020. Credit: Google Maps

Old Reading funeral care store could be replaced with 19 flats

Doughnut Time promotional pictures

Doughnut Time promotional pictures

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Reading donut company applies to conduct alcohol deliveries

Reading Driving Test Centre and inset, the plan to replace it. Credit: Sawkings Harper Architects / Google Maps

Reading Driving Test Centre and inset, the plan to replace it. Credit: Sawkings Harper Architects / Google Maps

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Plan to replace Reading driving test centre with 18 flats could still go ahead

Brighter Futures for Children facilities throughout Reading. Sun Street Community Centre, Katesgrove Community Centre, 16 North Street and 330 Northumberland Avenue. Credit: Google Maps

Brighter Futures for Children facilities throughout Reading. Sun Street Community Centre, Katesgrove Community Centre, 16 North Street and 330 Northumberland Avenue. Credit: Google Maps

Children & Young People

Reading childrens service buildings review could see spend reduction of over half a million

The delivery company has held back on its plan to introduce the 'Deliveroo Hop' service to Reading. Credit: David Davies/PA Wire

The delivery company has held back on its plan to introduce the 'Deliveroo Hop' service to Reading. Credit: David Davies/PA Wire

Plan to introduce Deliveroo Hop service to Reading scrapped

All Labour, Green and Conservative candidates standing in Katesgrove ward. Credit: Reading Labour, Greens and Conservatives

All Labour, Green and Conservative candidates standing in Katesgrove ward. Credit: Reading Labour, Greens and Conservatives

Conservative Party

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Reading local elections 2022: all Katesgrove ward candidates

File photo dated 2/9/2020 of Deliveroo riders.

File photo dated 2/9/2020 of Deliveroo riders.

Alcohol to your door? Deliveroo wants to bring 'Hop' service to Reading

$Reading Borough Council\'s three Black councillors, Sophia James (Katesgrove), Alice Mpufo-Coles (Whitley) and Ayo Sokale (Caversham). Credit: Cllr Sophia James$ $Reading Borough Council\'s three Black councillors, Sophia James (Katesgrove), Alice Mpufo-Coles (Whitley) and Ayo Sokale (Caversham). Credit: Cllr Sophia James$

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Black History Month: councillors take the knee against racism

Where the Section 60 Order in Reading will take place

Where the Section 60 Order in Reading will take place

Central Reading

Section 60 Order is extended as a 16-year-old boy is charged with one count of murder in Reading

A generic yoga stock photo

A generic yoga stock photo

‘Europe’s biggest yoga brand’ - Reading could get Hotpod Yoga franchise

Rubbish In Woodley Arms Back Yard

Rubbish In Woodley Arms Back Yard

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"Constant Headache" Developer u-Turn on 38-home plan at derelict pub surrounded by rubbish

The disappearance of the money at Cedar Court, on Basingstoke Road, was revealed in an audit report at the Audit and Governance committee

The disappearance of the money at Cedar Court, on Basingstoke Road, was revealed in an audit report at the Audit and Governance committee

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£7k care home cash goes missing

Empty site where the developer wants to build student studio rooms

Empty site where the developer wants to build student studio rooms

Central Reading

"Over development": Student accommodation plans likely to be rejected

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