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Exterior of a modern civic building with white columns, glass entrance doors, and a yellow flag, approached by wide stone steps with brick detailing on the right wing.
16th July 2026

Council disappointment at Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decision

Reading Borough Council has expressed its disappointment at today’s government decision to create a new ‘Ridgeway’ council as part of Local Government Reorganisation proposals.

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A bright pink single-decker bus operated by Reading Buses, branded 'pink', displaying route 22 to Caversham Heights via Caversham Centre on its front destination screen. The bus, numbered 417 with registration YR13 PNU, is parked in a depot yard with metal railings and trees in the background.
15th July 2026

Pink 22 saved!

The council has worked with Reading Buses to save the Pink 22 bus route.

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14th July 2026

Defibrillator fitted to front of Civic Centre

A new defibrillator has been fitted outside the Civic Centre. It is easy to use - no training needed.

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9th July 2026

Sign up for email reminders as we check the electoral register

Email is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to respond to our annual check of the electoral register.

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