Council News
Transport Commission To Publish Final Report
The Reading Independent Transport Commission has now published its final report.
Get Active, Get Healthy, Get Out
People with disabilities are encouraged to come along to a special activity day to see how accessible local sports and leisure facilties are.
New Council Administration for Reading
At the Reading Borough Council AGM on 20 May new arrangements were agreed for the Council Administration, and Cllr Peter Beard was elected Mayor, and Cllr Fred Pugh Deputy Mayor for the Municipal Year 2008/09.
Money Saving Roadshows Launched in Reading
Reading Credit Union is launching a series of roadshows to highlight how it can help local people save money.
Funding Confirmed For Junction 11 Improvements
Work on a major road improvement scheme to Junction 11 of the M4 - Reading's main traffic gateway - is to begin in April.
Three Star Council
Reading Borough Council remains a three star council and is now `improving well,' according to an independent assessment of the way it delivers services to residents.
Independent Transport Commission
Reading's Independent Transport Commission's call for evidence closed on 31 January 2008. Over 540 responses have been received and Sir Brian Briscoe, Chair of the Commission, thanks all those who have sent in submissions. The Commission is also continuing its public hearings. Evidence from the hearings already held has been posted in full on the website and summaries of all the sessions will appear when available.
Time To Apply for a Primary School Place
Parents have until Friday 22 February to apply for a place in a Reading primary school for the school year beginning in September 2008.
New Waste Recycling Centre Opened
A new state-of-the-art household waste recycling centre opened to the public on Friday, 11 January 2007