News from Reading Borough Council

Reading Pupils Celebrate Another Excellent GCSE Performance

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:45:00 GMT

GCSE results in Reading's schools improved again with 76.6% of all Year 11 students achieving five or more A* to C grade passes, a rise of 5.7%. And for the third year in a row, over half of young people in Reading schools achieved five or more A* to C grade passes including English and Mathematics - 53.9%, up 1% from last year.

Reading A Level Students Top of the Class

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Reading students have again produced an impressive set of A Level Results, eclipsing national averages by some distance.

Council Continues to Provide Free Swimming Over School Holiday

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A free swimming initiative for Reading’s under 16’s is to continue throughout the school summer holiday.

Summer Road Resurfacing - Latest Information Here

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:15:00 GMT

The annual summer road re-surfacing programme to improve a number of routes across Reading for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists began on July 26.

Don’t Lose Your Vote - and Save the Council Money

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:30:00 GMT

The annual electoral registration audit begins this week with electoral registration forms sent out to all households from Friday (Aug 20) and residents can help to save the Council money by making sure they return them as quickly as possible.

Major Town Centre Roadworks

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Major works to re-organise traffic flows around the town centre to enable the planned improvement and expansion of Reading Station to go ahead began on June 21.

Public Asked for Views on How Council Makes Decisions

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Reading residents are being asked for their views on the structure of the Council’s decision-making process as part of a public consultation exercise.

Major Gas Main Replacement Works at Cemetery Junction

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Motorists, residents and bus users are being asked to be aware of major gas main replacement works at Cemetery Junction which may cause disruption.

Annual General Meeting of Reading Borough Council

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Reading’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor were elected at the Annual General Meeting of Reading Borough Council at the Town Hall on May 25. The new Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council were also elected, along with Cabinet members.

Changes To Green Bin Collection Days

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Residents who opted in to the green bin scheme to recycle garden waste are being asked to note that their collection days may be changing from week beginning June 7th.