The proposed new resident permit parking scheme in the Katesgrove area is intended to create a managed parking scheme that priorities resident parking in this area. This proposal follows the receipt of local requests for such measures and informal consultations to gauge the wider desirability...More
Over the next ten years, the Berkshire West Joint health and wellbeing strategy will aim to make life happier and healthier for everyone.
Residents of Reading are being invited to review the draft Berkshire West Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2030.
The draft strategy aims to drive...More
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
Reading Borough Council is inviting residents to vote on their preferred design for the refurbishment of Portman Road Children’s Playground.
Portman Road Children’s Playground is benefiting from £94k s106 investment.
The refurbishment and improvement of this playground means it...More
Investing in community support has been part of Reading Borough Council’s plans for many years. Community based organisations have a proud history of supporting people to live better and to enjoy healthier lives, and are key partners in achieving the Council’s aims.
Since 2016, the...More
Public Rights of Way are rights across land accessible by the public, and which allow them to pass along them at any time they choose.
You can walk on all Public Rights of Way. Some Public Rights of Way are also open to horse riders, cyclists or motorists
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The proposed new resident permit parking scheme for the Granville Road area is intended to create a managed parking scheme that prioritises resident parking in the area. This proposal follows the receipt of local requests for such measures and informal consultations to gauge the wider...More
Meeting the needs of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): Proposal to establish an Avenue School Satellite Class within the Ridgeway School for children requiring a special school place
Reading Borough Council is statutorily obliged to provide enough school...More
The Council's online citizens' panel has now been running for a number years, with members taking part in at least 15 surveys. By being part of the citizens’ panel and sharing your views, you’re helping us to understand what residents think about Council services, and to ensure that decisions...More
Meeting the needs of pre-school children with social communication difficulties: Establishing an Early Years Social Communication Difficulties (EY SCD) Resourced Base at Blagdon Nursery
Reading Borough Council have a statutory duty to ensure there are sufficient childcare...More
Meeting the needs of 3-4 year old pre-school children with social communication difficulties: Establishing an Early Years Social Communication Difficulties (EY SCD) Resourced Base at Norcot Nursery School, which is a part of Norcot Early Years Centre.
Reading Borough Council...More
With the development of the Heights School at Mapledurham Playing Fields, the Council is carrying out a consultation with the Police on the installation of a zebra crossing near the school. The crossing is intended to aid the movement of pedestrians to and from the school over the A4074...More
The proposed new resident permit parking scheme for Shilling Close is intended to create a managed parking scheme that priorities resident parking in this area. This proposal follows the receipt of local requests for such measures and informal consultations to gauge the wider desirability for...More
With the development of the Heights School at Mapledurham Playing Fields, the Council is now carrying out a consultation with the public on the installation of a ‘school keep clear’ restriction which would prevent vehicles from parking on the school entrance markings between Monday to...More
All Local Authorities are legally required to have an Allocations Scheme which sets out how we prioritise applicants for social housing, and how social housing is allocated via our Choice Based Lettings system known as Homechoice at Reading. You can see Reading Borough Council’s current scheme...More
As set out in the Reading 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...More
The proposed new resident permit parking scheme for the Grovelands Road area is intended to create a managed parking scheme that prioritises resident parking in the area. This proposal follows the receipt of local requests for such measures and informal consultations to gauge the wider...More
The proposed new resident permit parking scheme for Cintra Close is intended to create a managed parking scheme that priorities resident parking in this area. This proposal follows the receipt of local requests for such measures and informal consultations to gauge the wider desirability for a...More
As part of the NCN 422 cycle route within Berkeley Avenue traffic islands were removed to facilitate the mandatory cycle lane. Unbeknown at the time a set of traffic islands close to Ashley Road provided a valued pedestrian crossing point across Berkeley Avenue. Despite the islands being for...More
Background
The Council collects money for infrastructure from new developments through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This is a charge based on the floorspace of new developments.
Under the CIL regulations, the Council needs to put 15% of the collected CIL money towards...More
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
2021 marks the 900th anniversary of the foundation of Reading Abbey, once one of Europe’s largest royal monasteries, by King Henry I.
As part of this year’s anniversary celebrations, we are running a project to carve one of the incomplete head-stops that decorate the outside...More
Over the next ten years, the Berkshire West Joint health and wellbeing strategy will aim to make life happier and healthier for everyone. We want to hear from as many people as possible about what is important to them, to improve their health and wellbeing. Please help us to develop our...More
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
With the gradual demise of off-street car parking over a number of years within the town centre area and imminent closure of the NCP Garrard Street car park; the intention is now to make Cattle Market car park more accessible.
This entails a proposed vehicle entrance from...More
Following a statutory consultation, the Council has approved the implementation of pay and display parking bays on Wokingham Road and Oxford Road. The charges for parking have recently been reviewed and a reduced tariff has now been agreed for implementation. Please see the notice below for...More
The Council intends to install a new pedestrian crossing on Pepper Lane. Please see attachments below for a copy of the notice and a drawing showing the location of the crossing.
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Blagrave Recreation Ground play area is a very popular and well used site in Tilehurst. The existing equipment and surfacing in two areas of the park have reached the end of their life and the Council is now taking this opportunity to replace everything and reconfigure the area to make best use of...More
Reading Borough Council is consulting on its budget for the financial year 2021/22. 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 15 December...More