Reading Borough Council

The old Sports Direct store in Broad Street, Reading town centre, set to be taken over by Slater Menswear. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Planning Applications

Latest on what will replace old Sports Direct in town centre

The Reading Borough Council meeting where the administration committed to joining the Fossil Fuel Treaty.

The Reading Borough Council meeting where the administration committed to joining the Fossil Fuel Treaty.

Reading Borough Council

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Reading joins global push for end to coal, oil and gas usage

The offices of Reading Borough Council in Bridge Street. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The offices of Reading Borough Council in Bridge Street. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Our wellbeing is at stake: Mum's plea for council rethink as 400 people face eviction

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Conservative Party

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Meet all the candidates standing in the Reading Borough Council elections this year

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

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Reading local election battlegrounds and contests to watch this year

New tree planting in the Church ward area of Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

New tree planting in the Church ward area of Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

More than 300 trees planted in Reading so far this year

A CGI of the view of what the 130 flats will look like that will replace the demolished gas tower in East Reading. Credit: Boyer

A CGI of the view of what the 130 flats will look like that will replace the demolished gas tower in East Reading. Credit: Boyer

Changes made to 130 flats plan at former Reading landmark

The Carbon Building in Kings Road, Reading town centre. Credit: Feilden + Mawson

The Carbon Building in Kings Road, Reading town centre. Credit: Feilden + Mawson

Central Reading

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Prominent office building in town centre unused for years set for occupation

Photos from Samantha Richards showing the state of the mould at her home in Whitley Wood.

Photos from Samantha Richards showing the state of the mould at her home in Whitley Wood.

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Mum's distress as home in Whitley is plagued by mould

Councillor Tony Page, the Mayor of Reading, next to the newly named Readinger Strasse in Dusseldorf, Germany. Credit: The Mayor of Reading

Councillor Tony Page, the Mayor of Reading, next to the newly named Readinger Strasse in Dusseldorf, Germany. Credit: The Mayor of Reading

Reading Borough Council

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Touching reason why a Germany city has named a road after Reading

Reading Liberal Democrat campaigners at the Dunstall Close car park in Tilehurst, where free 30 minute parking has been abolished. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats [Ricky Duveen, Meri O'Connell, James Moore, Anne Thompson and Helen Belcher]

Reading Liberal Democrat campaigners at the Dunstall Close car park in Tilehurst, where free 30 minute parking has been abolished. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats [Ricky Duveen, Meri O'Connell, James Moore, Anne Thompson and Helen Belcher]

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Backlash as free parking is AXED from Tilehurst “without warning”

Councillor Jason Brock celebrates the history of The Hexagon. Credit:Reading Borough Council

Councillor Jason Brock celebrates the history of The Hexagon. Credit:Reading Borough Council

Central Reading

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Council leader hails coming of additional building for The Hexagon

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

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

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

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Greens work for 'a fairer, greener and cleaner Reading' as they launch manifesto

Doctor Sunila Lobo, the Labour candidate for the Redlands ward for the 2024 local elections. Credit: Redlands Labour

Doctor Sunila Lobo, the Labour candidate for the Redlands ward for the 2024 local elections. Credit: Redlands Labour

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Labour accused of misconduct over candidate presence at councillor surgery

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

Department for Transport

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Row over whether there are enough electric car charging points in Reading

The Reading Liberal Democrats with their national party leader Sir Ed Davey outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The Reading Liberal Democrats with their national party leader Sir Ed Davey outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Liberal Democrats

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'A fair deal for Reading': Lib Dems launch local election manifesto

Voting in a ballot box. Credit: PA

Voting in a ballot box. Credit: PA

Local Elections 2024

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Bring your photo ID! Reading voters urged ahead of elections

Neighbour's alarm over 'missing' walkway as council conducts work in Caversham

Neighbour's alarm over 'missing' walkway as council conducts work in Caversham

Reading Borough Council

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Neighbour's alarm over 'missing' walkway as council conducts work in Caversham

Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the opening of the Reading West station ticket building.

Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the opening of the Reading West station ticket building.

Great Western Railway

Council leader celebrates opening of Reading West station ticket office

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

Mental health issues raised as people with disorder are more likely to commit suicide

Mental health issues raised as people with disorder are more likely to commit suicide

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Mental health issues raised as people with disorder are more likely to commit suicide

Councillor Tony Page (Labour, Abbey) the Mayor of Reading, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Letters ) from the University of Reading with VC Professor Robert Van de Noort (left) and Chancellor Paul Lindley (right). Credit: University of Reading

Councillor Tony Page (Labour, Abbey) the Mayor of Reading, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Letters ) from the University of Reading with VC Professor Robert Van de Noort (left) and Chancellor Paul Lindley (right). Credit: University of Reading

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Mayor and council leader among four Reading councillors retiring ahead of elections

Carlisle House at 118 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: Weston + Co Architects

Carlisle House at 118 Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: Weston + Co Architects

Central Reading

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19th century 'villa' off Oxford Road to undergo extensive renovation

A view of The Oracle Riverside in Reading, a landmark of the town.

A view of The Oracle Riverside in Reading, a landmark of the town.

Central Reading

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'The only constant is change': ways Reading has changed in the last 10 years

Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates new announcements of bus services.

Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates new announcements of bus services.

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Expansion of Reading Buses services laid out after £26 million investment

The Southcote Express fuel station in Bath Road, Reading. Credit: Bowman Riley

The Southcote Express fuel station in Bath Road, Reading. Credit: Bowman Riley

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Progress made on changes coming to busy Reading petrol station

$The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$ $The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$

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Clash over clean air zone in Reading to tackle poor air quality

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

People being assisted by volunteers at the Refugee Support Group - Berkshire's Refugee Charity. Credit: Refugee Support Group

People being assisted by volunteers at the Refugee Support Group - Berkshire's Refugee Charity. Credit: Refugee Support Group

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Concern over refugees in Reading facing homelessness after asylum claims are accepted

Members of the Men's Shed charity have a reprieve after a plan to demolish their base near Oxford Road was refused. Credit: Google Maps / Paul King

Members of the Men's Shed charity have a reprieve after a plan to demolish their base near Oxford Road was refused. Credit: Google Maps / Paul King

Planning Applications

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Workshop used by elderly gentlemen to fight loneliness saved from demolition

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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How much Reading Borough Council makes in parking charges and fines in a year

The gym at one of Reading Borough Council's lesiure centres. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The gym at one of Reading Borough Council's lesiure centres. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Reading Borough Council

Council leader hails thousands of visits to Reading leisure centres

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 Perry-Lee family who rent a Homes for Reading house. Credit: Rowan Perry-Lee

The Perry-Lee family who rent a Homes for Reading house. Credit: Rowan Perry-Lee

Reading Borough Council

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Couple's plea as family faces eviction due to upcoming council decision

A yellow box junction, where drivers are not allowed to stop. Credit: Reading Borough Council

A yellow box junction, where drivers are not allowed to stop. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Almost 400 drivers caught out in this road for breaking major driving rule

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

Conservative Party

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Prospect of Reading being 'a utopia' raised in clash over council budget

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Cent

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Cent

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Reading council leader stepping down after five years at the helm

The Peugeot CCTV Traffic Enforcement car owned by Reading Borough Council. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Peugeot CCTV Traffic Enforcement car owned by Reading Borough Council. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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More than 10,000 fines issued as top street for tickets is revealed

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

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Clash in Reading over progress on fifth anniversary of climate emergency declaration

RBC leader Jason Brock

RBC leader Jason Brock

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Reading council leader reflects on fifth anniversary of climate emergency declaration

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

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Questions raised as residents struggle to book free bulky waste collection service

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Changes made to project to bring centuries old pub in Reading back into use

Whitley Wood fire station. Credit: The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Whitley Wood fire station. Credit: The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Reading Borough Council

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New facility planned to train next generation of firefighters after building damage

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

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How much council tax you will pay in Reading this year and what it has gone up by

None of Reading residential roads are in poor condition, report finds

None of Reading residential roads are in poor condition, report finds

Reading Borough Council

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None of Reading residential roads are in poor condition, report finds

Andy Beckwith and Winston Ellis (right). Mr Ellis MBE will be attending an orchard tree planting event in Whitley as an ambassador for Freely Fruity. Credit: The Against Breast Cancer Achievement Awards

Andy Beckwith and Winston Ellis (right). Mr Ellis MBE will be attending an orchard tree planting event in Whitley as an ambassador for Freely Fruity. Credit: The Against Breast Cancer Achievement Awards

Reading Borough Council

Pirates of the Caribbean actor to join community in Reading for tree planting event

Black cab drivers queuing at a taxi rank at Reading train station. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Black cab drivers queuing at a taxi rank at Reading train station. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Busiest taxi rank in Reading revealed as limit set on cabs allowed in town

Rubbish dumped at the Erleigh Road bottle bank and SSE substation in East Reading. Credit: Councillor Kathryn McCann (Green, Redlands)

Rubbish dumped at the Erleigh Road bottle bank and SSE substation in East Reading. Credit: Councillor Kathryn McCann (Green, Redlands)

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Bottle bank site plagued by fly tipping set to close

Kathy Skinner and The George & Dragon pub, subject to a plan to replace it with a drive-thru Greggs.

Kathy Skinner and The George & Dragon pub, subject to a plan to replace it with a drive-thru Greggs.

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Neighbour fears plan to replace pub with Greggs could force her out of her home

Adult social care involves looking after the disabled and elderly people.

Adult social care involves looking after the disabled and elderly people.

Tough financial situation for council as 68 per cent of budget will go to social care

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Reading council tax set to be raised by maximum amount AGAIN this year

David McElroy and Kathryn McCann, both Green councillors for the Redlands ward of Reading outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Reading Green Party

David McElroy and Kathryn McCann, both Green councillors for the Redlands ward of Reading outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Credit: Reading Green Party

Affordable housing

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Too few homes that are affordable being built as council misses target

The junction of Bath Road and Burghfield Road in Reading, with the closed George & Dragon pub in the background.

The junction of Bath Road and Burghfield Road in Reading, with the closed George & Dragon pub in the background.

Reading Borough Council

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Neighbours fears over traffic jams as pub will be replaced with Greggs drive-thru

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