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exterior photo of the Reading Borough Council civic centre and offices
6th February 2026

Reading to restate case to keep all of Tilehurst in Berkshire

Reading council will respond to the Oxfordshire reorganisation consultation, restating its case that Tilehurst should remain part of Reading, reflecting residents’ daily lives, local services and the government’s test of sensible economic geography.

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4th February 2026

Reading considers City of Culture 2029 bid

Reading is preparing an initial City of Culture 2029 submission, exploring how culture shapes local life and whether a full bid could celebrate the town’s people, creativity and shared story.

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Photo of the team in the museum, holding a Heritage fund plaque.
2nd February 2026

Reading Museum awarded heritage fund grant to reimagine Roman Britain

Reading Museum has secured National Lottery Heritage Fund support to create a new Roman Britain gallery, redisplaying nationally important finds from Silchester and shaping an inclusive experience with local communities.

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Exterior photo of the Wensley Road homes
30th January 2026

46 new council homes open on Wensley Road estate

Forty-six new council homes have opened on the Wensley Road estate, giving local families modern, affordable homes and marking another step in long-term improvements across the neighbourhood.

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