Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Norcot Road, close to its junction with Blundells Road. This proposal establishes the Councils commitment in providing quality pedestrian facilities and to improve mobility for all.
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Creating adult social care provision and affordable housing
As part of our plans to deliver vital adult social care and affordable housing for the people of Reading, Reading Borough Council is working on plans to redevelop the old Central Swimming Pool site on Battle Street....More
As set out in our Transport Strategy 2036, we want to make Reading a great place to live, work, study and play. Our vision is to develop a sustainable transport system that creates an attractive, green and vibrant town with neighbourhoods that promote healthy choices and wellbeing.
We’ve...More
Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act (2004) , allows Local Authorities outside of London to enforce against specific moving traffic offences. T he Government are giving Councils the option to apply to enforce against ‘moving traffic...More
We are inviting local residents to help choose a design for the new play area at Prospect Park.
As part of the Council’s major investment across Reading’s parks, Prospect Park has been earmarked as a priority for improvements to play equipment, including providing...More
The Council's online citizens' panel has now been running for a number years, with members taking part in a variety of surveys and other methods of engagement.
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To introduce, remove or amend existing waiting restrictions and parking places either in the interests of safety or in response to demand. This has necessitated changing or revising existing Traffic Orders. Objections or comments should be sent in by:
Filling out the online survey below...More
Public footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic are recorded on Definitive Maps and Statements. These Maps and Statements provide conclusive evidence of the existence of public rights.
Under Section 257 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990,...More
The effect of this Experimental Traffic Regulation Order is to prohibit any motor vehicle, except eligible vehicles as agreed by Reading Borough Council, to enter into or proceed in the length of Crescent Road (between Wokingham Road and Bulmershe Road) from 8.15 – 9.00am and 2.45...More
Reading Borough Council is consulting on its budget for the financial year 2022/23. We are inviting input from people who live and work in Reading, partners, local businesses, and people who come into Reading to use our services.
The consultation is open from 21 December 2021 to 14 January...More
Reading Borough Council is inviting residents to have their say and vote on their preferred design for the refurbishment and improvement of Kenavon Drive Play Area.
Kenavon Drive Play Area is benefiting from £100k s106 investment as part of a wider scheme of improvement...More
The effect of this Experimental Traffic Regulation Order is to prohibit any motor vehicle, except eligible vehicles as agreed by Reading Borough Council, to enter into or proceed in the full length of Harley Road at 8:25 – 8:55am and 2:55 – 3:25pm, Monday to Friday in term time...More
As set out in our Transport Strategy 2036, we want to make Reading a great place to live, work, study and play. Our vision is to develop a sustainable transport system that creates an attractive, green and vibrant town with neighbourhoods that promote healthy choices and wellbeing.
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The purpose of this survey is to ask residents their views about crime and disorder and other local issues, to help identify priorities across Reading. The Safer Neighbourhood Forums are required to consult on priorities with a community safety focus every 2 years.
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The following survey is your chance to determine how Safer Streets funding awarded to Reading Borough Council will be spent in the Coley area. The funding was awarded by Thames Valley’s Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner, who were successful in bidding to the Home Office, to address...More
Reading’s Local Council Tax Reduction (LCTR) scheme began on 1 April 2013, when the Government abolished the national Council Tax Benefit Scheme.
Our scheme helps “working age” people who have a low income, or no income, pay their Council Tax.
Pensioners are...More
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Church End Lane, north east of its junction with Neath Gardens.
Should a pedestrian crossing be approved for installation at this location, then the existing ‘School Keep...More
The Station Hill area redevelopment has been gaining momentum, with works recently commencing to demolish Garrard Street car park and commence construction work on the site that spans both sides of Garrard Street. It is expected that there will be a safety and operational need to restrict...More
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Addington Road, between its junctions with Eastern Avenue and Erleigh Road. This proposal establishes the Councils commitment in providing quality pedestrian facilities and to improve...More
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Church End Lane, north east of its junction with Neath Gardens. This proposal establishes the Councils commitment in providing quality pedestrian facilities and to improve mobility for...More
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Norcot Road, close to its junction with Blundells Road. This proposal establishes the Councils commitment in providing quality pedestrian facilities and to improve mobility for all.
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The effect of this Experimental Traffic Regulation Order is to prohibit any motor vehicle, except eligible vehicles as agreed by Reading Borough Council, to enter into or proceed in the full lengths of Downing Road and Lambourne close from 8.30am to 9.00am and 2.55pm to 3.35pm, Monday to...More
Reading Borough Council is now consulting on a Draft Design Guide to Shopfronts SPD until 24th September 2021.
With the new Local Plan having been adopted in November 2019, the Council is in the process of publishing a number of Supplementary Planning Document (SPDs) which give further...More
The Council has commissioned Marketing Means to carry out our next residents survey. This asks about residents’ views of the Council, its services and the Borough.
The survey will take place with a representative sample of residents, primarily by telephone, with limited in-street...More
This consultation is now closed.
We are developing a ‘vision’ for our library service to ensure it is forward looking, innovative and provides an excellent experience for everyone. We’ve set out a draft idea of what we hope to achieve and what we think our priorities should be. We...More
Reading Borough Council is proposing a new controlled pedestrian crossing (a zebra crossing) to support walking to Caversham Primary School, and to support pedestrians at all times of the day, in crossing the junction with Oakley Road.
This proposal supports active, healthy travel in...More
In October 2020, representations were made to the Council stating that the Bereavement Service did not fully meet the needs of our communities. Specifically, this related to our cemetery maintenance operations and the types of grave available to families.
A review of our...More
Courage Park is a popular local park. Currently the site has a mixed-age play area with equipment that needs replacing.
The proposed new Courage Park Play area is for junior provision to complement the new toddler play area at the Wensley Road flats site. This is all part of the wider...More
Dover Street play area is a small urban facility near to the town centre and is appreciated by the residents it serves. The council are taking the opportunity to replace existing equipment and surfaces that have reached the 'end of their life'.
The new and improved facility will include a...More