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Latest News

5th October 2026

Live Well Reading and West Berkshire: easier access to health and wellbeing support

From 1 October 2026, residents of Reading and West Berkshire can access health and wellbeing support through Live Well.

Group photograph of military personnel and civic representatives at an Armed Forces Covenant signing ceremony, with a Ministry of Defence table and covenant banners in the background.

1st October 2026

Reading renews Armed Forces Covenant with 7 Rifles

Reading has renewed its Armed Forces Covenant with 7 Rifles. The agreement supports fair treatment and access to services for Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families across Reading.

Aerial view of Reading showing houses and the River Thames

24th September 2026

Join us at housing information day

Council tenants can drop in for advice, information and consultations about housing services at our Housing Information Day on 26 October 2026.

A close-up of household recycling sorted into colorful plastic bins, including empty cans, a plastic bottle, paper bags, cardboard, and food scraps.

15th September 2026

Residents encouraged to make general waste bin the last resort

Reading residents are being encouraged to think recycling first and use their general waste bin as a last resort.