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Vote for your favourite Abbey Gateway carved head
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 of Reading’s Abbey Gateway. The Abbey Gateway, located along Abbot’s Walk opposite the Forbury Gardens and next to the modern day Reading crown Court, is one of only two complete... MoreClosed 1 March 2021 -
Joint Health and Wellbeing strategy
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 strategy by filling in the online survey below. Learn more about the strategy and our journey so far . We will be hosting three virtual public meetings on 13th, 20th and 27th... MoreClosed 28 February 2021 -
Abattoirs Road / Caversham Road no right turn restrictions
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 Caversham Road via Abattoirs Road. Consequently there is need to manage turning movements at the junction to maintain road safety. The vehicle access via Abattoirs Road will be entry only and... MoreClosed 24 February 2021 -
Waiting Restriction Review 2020
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 Emailing highway.objections@reading.gov.uk Or in writing to M Graham, Head of Legal and Democratic Services, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Reading, RG1 2LU by no later than... MoreClosed 24 February 2021 -
Pepper Lane pedestrian crossing
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. MoreClosed 4 February 2021 -
Pay and Display: New tariff for Oxford Road and Wokingham Road
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 full details of this new tariff. MoreClosed 4 February 2021 -
Blagrave Recreation Ground Play Areas
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 the available space. The Council is investing £200,000 at this park as part of a wider major investment across Reading’s parks and other leisure facilities. The two new play areas will include a... MoreClosed 3 February 2021 -
Investing in Reading’s Recovery - Reading Borough Council Budget Consultation 2021/22
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 2020 to 15 January 2021. If you require this consultation in another format such as large print, braille or in translation please email budget@reading.gov.uk MoreClosed 15 January 2021 -
Cintra Park Children's Playground Refurbishment
Reading Borough Council would like you to vote on your preferred design for the refurbishment of the Children's Playground in Cintra Park. Please vote for either Option 1, Option 2 or Option 3. The designs can be viewed by downloading them from the 'Related' section below or viewed on the next page. Cintra Park is benefitting from £85k investment. £85k has been allocated to the refurbishment and improvement of the Children’s playground. The playground will benefit from two new... MoreClosed 6 January 2021 -
Gosbrook Road Crossing Facility
Following public consultations which took place in September this year, the Council now intends to install a tiger crossing on Gosbrook Road. Please see attachments below for a copy of this notice and a drawing showing the location of the crossing. MoreClosed 31 December 2020 -
Redlands 20mph zone enhancements
A number of Transport-related schemes have received funding from local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions. One such scheme focussed on improving motorist compliance to the existing 20mph zone in Redlands Ward, noting that Kendrick Road is also partially in Katesgrove Ward. While the original 2016 scheme has brought a positive impact on reducing vehicle speeds, it is unfortunate that instances of motorist non-compliance continue in areas of the zone. The... MoreClosed 17 December 2020 -
Residents survey 2020
In Autumn 2020, Opinion Research Services (ORS) were commissioned by the Council to undertake a representative sample survey of 1,000 residents via telephone. The purpose of the survey was to gauge levels of satisfaction with the local area, the Council and the services it provides. MoreClosed 30 November 2020 -
Installation of Crossing on Oxford Road
This is a Section 23 Notice of intention (information only) for the proposed tiger crossing facility on Oxford Road, close to the Overdown Road roundabout. In accordance with Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Council have consulted with the Police. We are not inviting comments/or objections from the public. Please refer to the documents at the bottom of this page for further information. MoreClosed 26 November 2020 -
Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document
We are consulting on a document which will provide further detail to Reading's adopted Local Plan policies on securing contributions towards affordable housing from development sites. The draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is a document that would provide guidance on meeting policies H3 (Affordable Housing) and H4 (Build to Rent Schemes) of the Reading Borough Local Plan. It would replace an existing Affordable Housing SPD dating from 2013. We would like... MoreClosed 13 November 2020 -
Northumberland Avenue 20mph zone and traffic calming
The introduction of a 20mph speed restriction is proposed to reduce road safety risks and to reduce barriers to the adoption of active travel options, such as cycling and walking. The proposed traffic calming measures will help support compliance with the new speed limit as well as ensure regulatory compliance of the restriction. All related documents and drawings can be found at the bottom of this page. We are now carrying out statutory consultation on these changes.... MoreClosed 5 November 2020 -
Residents Newsletter Summer 2020 - feedback survey
The Council's residents' newsletter 'Your Reading' will be delivered from 14 September and we'd love to hear your thoughts on it! Note that delivery is over a 7-10 day period and if you haven't received it yet, it's on its way. MoreClosed 31 October 2020 -
Southcote Road area 20mph Traffic Calming Proposal
As per section 90c of the Highways Act 1980, the Council is in consultation with the police regarding proposals to install a number of speed cushions in the Southcote Road area. This is part of the proposals for the 20mph zone in the same area. These traffic calming measures will help to reduce vehicle speeds and improve road safety and visibility across the area. Please refer to the notice and drawing at the bottom of this page for further details. MoreClosed 15 October 2020 -
Brunswick Street area - 20mph Traffic Calming Proposal
As per section 90c of the Highways Act 1980, the Council is in consultation with the police regarding proposals to install a number of speed ramps in the Brunswick Street area. This is part of the proposals for the 20mph zone in the same area. These traffic calming measures will help to reduce vehicle speeds and improve road safety and visibility across the area. Please refer to the notice and drawing at the bottom of this page for further details. MoreClosed 15 October 2020 -
Brunswick Street area 20mph Zone
The introduction of a 20mph speed restriction is proposed to reduce road safety risks and to reduce barriers to the adoption of active travel options, such as cycling and walking. The proposed traffic calming measures will help support compliance with the new speed limit as well as ensure regulatory compliance of the restriction. All related documents and drawings can be found at the bottom of this page. We are now carrying out statutory consultation on these changes. Objections or... MoreClosed 8 October 2020 -
Gosbrook Road Crossing Facility - Lining Amendments
As part of the Community Infrastructure Levy Funded Schemes (CIL) discussed by the Traffic Management Sub-Committee at their meeting in November 2019, Officers have proposed some amendments to the Gosbrook Road pedestrian crossing. A ‘tiger crossing’ facility has been designed for cyclists, which will be beneficial for linking the cycle infrastructure to future transport schemes. Accesses to the park necessitate that the crossing is offset from the Christchurch Meadows footpath.... MoreClosed 8 October 2020 -
Southcote Road area 20mph Zone
The introduction of a 20mph speed restriction is proposed to reduce road safety risks and to reduce barriers to the adoption of active travel options, such as cycling and walking. The proposed traffic calming measures will help support compliance with the new speed limit as well as ensure regulatory compliance of the restriction. All related documents and drawings can be found at the bottom of this page. We are now carrying out stautory consultation on these changes. Objections or... MoreClosed 8 October 2020 -
Whitley Wood Road Crossing - Waiting Restrictions
As part of the Community Infrastructure Levy Funded Schemes (CIL) discussed by the Traffic Management Sub-Committee at their meeting in November 2019, Officers have proposed some amendments to the Whitley Wood Road pedestrian crossing. Double yellow lines have been proposed to prevent parking around the crossing facility, which will improve driver visibility when approaching. Further information can be found in the documents at the bottom of this page. Objections or... MoreClosed 8 October 2020 -
Draft Design Guide to House Extensions
We are consulting on a document which will give guidance to those planning to extend their homes on making a planning application and how it will be assessed. The draft Design Guide to House Extensions is a Supplementary Planning Document, which gives further details on policies in the Reading Borough Local Plan on house extensions and other householder development. It would replace an existing Design Guide to House Extensions dating from 2003. We would like to... MoreClosed 25 September 2020 -
Longbarn Lane Recreation Ground - outdoor gym & BMX track
Reading Borough Council is inviting residents to vote on their preferred design for a new outdoor gym and a BMX track revamp at Longbarn Lane Recreation Ground in south Reading. Longbarn Lane Recreation Ground has been earmarked for a £155k investment. Around £75k of this investment will be used to install a new outdoor gym. The council has invited two specialist outdoor gym manufacturers to submit their design ideas for the new outdoor gym. These designs will be... MoreClosed 21 September 2020 -
Adult weight management survey
Having an adult weight management service available is an important part of helping people reach and maintain a healthy weight, and this can help to reduce a number of health inequalities. Recent evidence indicates that carrying excess weight is an additional risk factor for COVID19, so it is particularly important right now that we support people to reach a healthy weight. Many people from black and minority ethnic groups are more likely to carry additional weight. They are... MoreClosed 9 September 2020 -
Reading Transport Strategy 2036 - Statutory Consultation
Transport matters to all of us. It connects us with our workplaces, schools, friends and families. It affects our health, the air we breathe, and the streets where we live. It helps our economy to grow and our town to thrive, and it can make the environment around us clean and friendly or dirty and dangerous. Over the summer of 2019 we ran a consultation to get your input to help develop our new transport strategy for Reading and more than 3,500 of you got involved through events,... MoreClosed 30 August 2020 -
Abbey School Proposed Traffic Regulation Order
The proposed changes to existing waiting restrictions is necessary to ensure that parents do not drop off and/or pick up their children from Christchurch Road and/orVicarage Road within close proximity to the proposed accesses, which would have detrimental implications for visibility and movement at either of the proposed accesses and for traffic movements close to the Christchurch Road / Vicarage Road junction. Objections or comments should be sent in by: Filling out the... MoreClosed 28 August 2020 -
Waiting restriction review 2019B
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 Emailing highway.objections@reading.gov.uk Or in writing to M Graham, Head of Legal and Democratic Services, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Reading, RG1 2LU by no later than... MoreClosed 27 August 2020 -
Covid-19 survey
We're planning for Reading's recovery from the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and to help us do that, we'd like your views on how Council services have been provided during lockdown, where support is needed now and what matters most to you. The Covid-19 pandemic, and the 'lockdown' period, have brought unprecedented changes to all our daily lives. We have all felt the impact, whether it's working at home, being unwell, caring for others, being 'furloughed' or out of... MoreClosed 5 August 2020 -
Draft Tree Strategy and Biodiversity Action Plan
We are consulting on two draft documents which wi ll help to deliver important elements of Reading’s climate emergency strategy and which will help to preserve the natural environment of the town – a Tree Strategy and a Biodiversity Action Plan. Reading’s last Tree Strategy was published in 2010. Whilst that led to the planting of around 2,000 trees on Council land over that ten-year period, it is now time to review the document and consider how more can be done... MoreClosed 10 July 2020
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