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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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28th October 2026

Government announces plans to progress with a mayoral strategic authority for the Thames Valley

John Healey, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced in his Autumn Budget Statement that the Thames Valley region, alongside nine others across the country including Surrey, Hertfordshire and Wessex, will progress with plans for a mayoral strategic authority.

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exterior photo of the Reading Borough Council civic centre and offices
22nd October 2026

Grants of nearly £150,000 awarded to support health and wellbeing in Reading

10 community organisations have received grants to support people’s health and wellbeing across Reading.

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A pedestrian-friendly city street lined with red-brick buildings, shops and cafés, featuring wide pavements, planted seating areas and colourful bunting strung overhead. People walk, cycle and cross the street while two green buses travel along a single carriageway. Trees, flower planters and a brightly patterned building facade contribute to a vibrant, welcoming urban environment.
19th October 2026

Your vision of Reading town centre in 2040

Consultation opens to find out what people want Reading town centre to look like by 2040.

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