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new printed bin calendar stuck to the front of a fridge door
15th May 2025

New bin collection schedule starts Monday 9 June

Bin collection days are changing across Reading from Monday 9 June 2025. You can check your new schedule online, in the post or by using the Scrapp app.
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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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a photo of the Reading town centre skyline
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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